Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 55:8

What characteristics would a leader who will guide two million people out from slavery into a new life of freedom need? How could he or she solve the conflicts that would arise between so many people? This five-part devotional explores the characteristics this leader should have according to a specific incident in Moses’s life during the Exodus. If we take them into account, that leader could be any of us.

No one enjoys the pain of brokenness. But God doesn't break us to cause undue pain. He breaks us because he loves us. He breaks us to bless us. God chips away at anything in our lives that prevents us from finding our true purpose and love for him. If you are going through a season of brokenness, know that God is working things together for your good.

God wants to set you free from pornography addiction. When I was addicted to pornography, and at the lowest point in my life, Jesus showed me the true power of what He did on the cross. His grace and love set me free. Be encouraged by my story, and find freedom from pornography today.

The Holy Spirit isn't complicated, spooky or confusing - simply put, the Holy Spirit is a helper that God has given to believers. By studying God's Word, we can get the right perspective and understand this gift God has made available to us. This Plan shows why the Holy Spirit is an essential part of every believer's life in a way thats's easy to understand and apply daily.

All of us need forgiveness. But too often we treat forgiveness like it’s optional, when in reality, it’s a prerequisite to grow in our faith. In this 5-day Plan, we’ll discover hope and truth from different biblical accounts about forgiveness as we receive it for ourselves and extend it to others.

God, in the mystery of His sovereignty, knows what is best for His children. Even when outward appearances indicate that all is lost, it is not. God takes what Satan intended for evil and turns it for His glory and His good. As you read the stories of persecuted Christians, be inspired that God is at work in your life as well.

Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

The dip is when you can see where you want to be, but no matter how hard you try, it seems you can’t get there. You begin to lose hope and doubt you’ll ever reach it. It’s where your dream is just out of reach and you feel stuck. We all have a dream, but there is always a dip before you get there. Don’t Quit in the Dip.

God is inviting you to join him, to participate in his redemptive work in the world. But where do you start? How do you discern calling? How do you know whether you are hearing God’s voice, or just last night’s pizza? What do you do when you experience challenges, criticism, and doubts? This 5-day plan will help you discover and live out your calling with confidence and joy.

God, in the mystery of His sovereignty knows what is best for His children. Even when outward appearances indicate that all is lost—it is not. God takes what Satan intended for evil and turns it for His glory and His good. As you read the stories of persecuted Christians, be inspired that God is at work in your life as well.

Doubt wants us to believe that obedience to God is outdated and that application of scripture in our daily living is in vain. But God’s Word promises eternal treasures of joy and freedom when we not only hear God’s Word, but also obey. Joy and freedom result in our obedience and causes us to soar above the pulls and temptation of this world.

Following Jesus isn't about following a bunch of rules. It is all about a relationship with Jesus.

New York Times best-selling author, Francis Chan, shows readers that the real problem is shallow or even non-existent love for each other. Do we truly understand the gospel? Do we believe in the miracle of the Holy Spirit in us? As believers, Christians are supposed to yield the fruit of supernatural love for one another. Instead, we allow jealousy and selfish ambition to prevail.

I don’t think anyone could say life is easy. It’s filled with twists and turns and unexpected tangents. Many times these twists and turns are challenging. Through our readings on challenging situations, our contributors will encourage us to shift our perspective when in the midst of trials and to remember that God is not overwhelmed, that He is with us, and that He is in control.

Life can often be so overwhelming. How do some people walk tall and empowered while others seem to drown in overwhelm and exhaustion? Is there a choice? Are some of us victims while others are victors? Is life happening FOR some and life happening TO others? Do we have a say so in the quality of our lives? I sure hope so. Let’s discuss EMPOWERED living.

This 5-day reading plan unpacks the situations in life that make us wonder what God is doing...and how through Biblical truth and a lens of faith, we can be encouraged as sports fans to see His power, goodness, and faithfulness.

The choices you make are so powerful and they determine the life you live. We will examine the life choices Moses had to make based on the things he valued which led to the greatness that God had for him.

We all experience great loss- a relationship, a job, a loved one, or simply life as it once was. We’re sure that life is not supposed to be this way and so we grieve and mourn for what could have been. And we’re not alone. Join us for the final week of a 5-part plan that will help us learn the language and heart of lament in Scripture.

Do you want to be somewhere different in your life than you are now? Are you tired of the status quo? Maybe you feel like you were meant for more but don't know how to get there. If so, it's time to seek God's VISION for your life. He has a unique plan and calling that he created just for you. This 5-day plan encourages you to look through a different lens to accomplish God's purpose for your life.

You’ve been praying to meet your future husband and get married. As friends get married around you, how do you trust God when your biggest dream goes unfulfilled? And what does waiting for a spouse in this hookup culture look like? In this devotional, learn how to trust God as you navigate singleness and dating and how to wait on God’s timing for marriage when you feel like giving up.

Is “remember the Sabbath” a biblical suggestion that has fallen out of fashion or an inconvenient rule that gets in the way of a full life? Neither says musician and spiritual adviser Justin McRoberts. Instead, this five-day study of the Sabbath, excerpted from his book Sacred Strides, is an invitation to fully experience the Love of God in our work through our rest.

This 5-day devotional helps readers understand the importance of surrendering control to God and trusting in His plan. By the end of this devotion, we hope readers will have a deeper understanding of how surrendering to God can bring peace, freedom, and joy to their lives.

At the start and middle of every year, we come together to pray and fast for God to be made known in our lives and the people around us. As we preach God’s word, we are empowered by God to be channels of His miracles in our relationships and communities. Let’s reflect on how God can use all kinds of people to reveal Himself through miracles in advancing His kingdom.

So many of us have learned about sex and sexuality through media, friends, or our own experiences. Let’s discover what God says and how to walk in His ways. This is PART 1 of the PureHeart Challenge—a 5-Part Bible Plan for men and women on the topic of sexuality and purity.

Teachable moments come from the Lord in ordinary things.