Mazmur 119:9

Let’s be honest: we know it’s a good idea to read the Bible, but it’s pretty difficult to even know where to start. Over the next four days, we’ll learn about why the Bible’s important, how to start a daily reading habit, and how it applies to our lives today.

Raising kids is tough, even in the best of circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, real-world parents — who also happen to be staff members at YouVersion — share how they apply principles from God’s Word to this important aspect of their lives. Each day’s devotional includes a Verse Image you can use to help you share your own journey.

We live for a God who isn't ashamed of who we are, nor the things we’ve been through. There are some situations that can make you feel that way. So, whether you were abused sexually, physically, emotionally, or mentally this devotional is for you. I was molested for 10 years. But I received healing! I want to help you do the same.

Jesus Himself said anyone who loves Him will obey His teaching. No matter what it costs us personally, our obedience matters to God. The "Obedience" reading plan walks through what the Scriptures say about obedience: How to maintain a mindset of integrity, the role of mercy, how obeying frees us and blesses our lives, and more.