Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:3

Does thriving through the holidays feel impossible? If the Christmas season has you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, and fighting for joy, there’s hope for you, Military Wife. Grab a cup of something warm and join us as we celebrate the season's most powerful source of joy: Jesus Christ. Discover the unexpected, simple, and extraordinary ways to thrive through the holidays!

Wondering if your Christmas could get any better or struggling through this season? Join us in digging into the timeless wisdom of the Bible to discover what makes Christmas not just merry, but also, truly meaningful.

Journey to a Manger is a six-day plan that helps you discover the deeper story of Christmas. Each day contains a short (1–2 minute) audio message that ties into the journey theme. It was not an easy path. You will see how God used surprise encounters and even quiet shepherds to bring His Son into the world. These lessons connect to real-life stories to show how we can follow God today. No matter what you’re facing, Christmas reminds us that God is near, working in big and small ways. Let this journey draw you closer to Jesus.

Does your family have a nativity set? Nativities can be more than toys or decorations—they can teach our children about the people God invited to join heaven in celebrating Jesus' birth. Join us for this six-day Advent plan for families featuring devotions from the CSB One Big Story Bible. Each day will focus on a key person at the nativity and a key truth we learn about God from them.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year – it’s the celebration of our Savior’s birth! But it can also get a little crazy for parents. Sometimes in the midst of all the activities, shopping, toy-induced tantrums, financial pressure, obligations and family dynamics, we can lose track of the joy of it all. Let these 6 lessons help you make the holidays a warm, wonderful experience for your family this year.

God bless you! Welcome to Life in Christ. We want to give you great news, which is that God is waiting for you, to have a life with you, and for you to make Him King of your heart. God loves you and wants you to meet his Son Jesus, who made a sacrifice of love for you and now invites you to have a new life with Him.

Consider this Bible Plan for pre-teens your six days of Christmas. (Because, who has time for all 12?) Get your heart and mind centered around the real meaning of this joyful season. Hint: It’s even better than candy, tinsel, and some guy in a red suit!

Do you have a divine assignment? Discover yours through the birth of Moses in only six days, together with singer-songwriter Daryl Jay Kyle. Are you ready?

Do you ever feel small and insignificant? “…but thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall come forth…” Join me in a journey to discover the amazing history of the little town with a big impact the prophet Micah spoke about. See how this little town has changed the world and how it can change your life too.

Do you need a quick Bible shot for encouragement, wisdom, direction or inspiration? God in 60 Seconds is just what you need today. What can you learn in 60 seconds? You might be surprised. Check out these short studies from our Third Space team. They are meant to whet the appetite for considerations and conversations about God and the Bible. After reading or listening to each thought-provoking minute, engage with the content accompanying this segment.

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In a crowded Christmas season, most of us feel the stress and anxiety of family relationships, financial pressure, hasty decisions, and disappointed expectations. So go ahead. Take a breath. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan and realize the weight we feel may be something God never asked us to carry. How about we let go of the baggage? Let’s travel light.

Jesus’s invitation is clear throughout the Bible: Trust Me. Trust is vital in our families, communities, businesses, churches, and daily life, yet many of us struggle with trusting other people and even God Himself. These 7 devotionals come from Trueface’s 365 day devotional Trust for Today, and invite you to grow in trust with God and others one day at a time.

Mary was a mom, like many women. What can we learn from the heart of the woman chosen to bear the Messiah? Read along as Robin Meadows, author and relationship coach, shares from her experiences of launching seven children and living to tell about it.

Mary & Joseph’s walk of obedience brought God’s deliverance for all men. Mary kept the promise of God her focus by surrounded herself with miracle believing people. Joseph's obedience was necessary for Mary’s promise to be fulfilled. Could your obedience be the door to someone else’s promise fulfilled? Is God birthing a promise within you and are you stewarding it well? Will you obey no matter what the cost?

The Christmas story is one surprise after another. But sometimes the details become so familiar that they lose their impact. These short prayer devotionals help you to dwell deeply on the most unexpected and significant event in history: that God himself became one of us. Each prayer is written by David Mathis, executive editor for desiringGod.org and pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

It seems we’re all in need of a good hug, real connection, and something delightful to celebrate right now. Our prayer is that this Advent devotional will offer you and your family a way to connect, learn about the real Christmas story, and celebrate Jesus’s birth with new traditions, dinnertime stories, bedtime conversations, and family activities. We hope this Christmas “hug” brings beautiful memories to your home this Advent season!

Advent is a season of waiting, hope and expectancy. As we prepare for Christmas day, we both celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to the day He returns again. For the next 7 days, prepare for the celebration of our Savior by reading the Christmas story from a different perspective each day!

The gospel of Luke has been beautifully adapted to film and takes you on the road with Jesus. Experience all the highs and lows of his life, starting with the journey towards Christmas. Experience the story through the eyes of Luke and writer Jan-Willem Bosman.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

Jesus came to change the world that first Christmas. And he did. This perennial Advent guide, written by Janet Denison, will help you understand the world Jesus chose to enter and chose to change. As you read, ponder, and pray through each of the days of devotionals, may Jesus change you as well.

April Snook gives a special glance at the holiday season with Inside Christmas: Life With Emmanuel, God With Us. The 7-day devotional reading plan shares 7 inside (spirit, soul and body) applications from inside the Christmas story. From no room at the inn to making room within and becoming the INKeeper of your own heart, learn to do life with God, Emmanuel, God with us.

In this 7-day plan, Nana Dolce traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women, from the garden of Eden to the birth of Christ. Through the stories of Eve, Sarah, Mary, and others, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman.

In this 7-day plan, you are invited to reflect upon the everyday joys and challenges of the Christmas season in order to quiet your heart in celebration of the message of the manger.

These seven devotions are based on Kyle Idleman's John: Life in His Name Bible Study with clips of Kyle's teaching from the video series. Find out how to put your belief into practice.