Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ruth 1:17

In this 5-day reading plan, you will see God’s faithful redemption and will be reminded that you don’t have to be anything other than available and willing for God to you in a mighty, significant and eternal way! Each day features a Bible reading, a topical devotion and a question to mull over. The content for this reading plan is based on Cailin Leacock’s “Ruth: A Story of Redemption”.

God created people to live as families, providing care, support and connection for one another. Sometimes family means more than just relatives. And some of the most beautiful relationships in the Bible are ones where God drew unlikely people together in unexpected ways. Where do you find people who will be like family to you? Explore how God can help you find family—or be family for someone in need!

This devotional provides five practical lessons to apply to your life after heartbreak. If you have walked through a season similar to Ruth and Naomi, be encouraged. God is always working. In His sovereignty, He allows relationships to end, allows death, separation, and abandonment. But when we trust Him, even when we feel bitter and forsaken, God promises to work things together for our good.

Women bring the present at Christmas. They cook, buy gifts, create crafts, plan parties, coordinate outfits….make MAGIC, and this year will be no different. This devotional is a walk through a few of the women involved in the family line of Christ and his birth. These women faced a myriad of obstacles, but in the end, they brought the most beautiful gift to the world--the presence of Jesus Christ.

Beloved Child of God, what do you do when loss ambushes your life? Are you tempted to believe its defiant taunts? Ruth, former widow, and refugee turned great grandmother of King David, understands what it is like to walk through and overcome gut-wrenching seasons of change and loss. Let God’s grace, seen in Ruth’s life story, encourage you. You are not forsaken. Your Redeemer loves you. Redeemed Is Your Name!

Do you long to “make disciples who make disciples,” to follow Jesus’ mandate in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)? If so, you may have found that it can be difficult to find role models for this process. Whose example can you follow? What does disciplemaking look like in everyday life? Let’s look into the Old Testament to see how five men and women invested in others, Life-to-Life®.

What if…? That’s just one of the questions we ask ourselves as we face unknown tomorrows. Uncertainty about the future can cause us to live with anxiety. But what if we could pray our way through the questions? Instead of giving traction to fear, what if we learned to trust our faithful God?

Every day we have a choice to chase God or choose to live with fear and regret. What does it mean to live determined? Explore 5 women of the BIble who lived determined as they encountered setbacks, defied obstacles, and walked by faith. Choose today to be determined, to stay when it's hard, to follow Jesus, and lead when you're called to lead, to give back, and to be courageous!

What does kindness look like? Could it be more than just being polite or friendly? In this Plan about the story of Ruth, we will learn new ways of bringing kindness to the world around us.

No matter your age or stage, every daughter-in-law and mother-in-law needs help navigating their relationship sometimes. Whether the struggle is one of feeling unseen, unheard, or unvalued, authors and in-laws Barbara and Stacy Reaoch have been there, and as they’ve put the Bible’s wisdom to practice over the years, they’ve found that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law really can thrive in the midst of difficulty.

In this Devotional, we see single women in the Bible who have taught us how the Lord meets us within our relationship status and desires to give us the ultimate desires of our heart through a relationship with Him.

The road to redemption is hardly a straight line. Whether you are recovering from financial devastation, heartache from a relationship, or a delay that has left you feeling behind in life, restoration can be hard to imagine. Join Minority Christian Women Entrepreneurs Network (MCWEN) Founder Andrena Sawyer for the restoration series that reminds you that God is fully invested in making you whole again.

Men and women are both made in God’s image. But why do we behave so differently then? Could it be that our differences are just a kaleidoscope of different reflections of God’s image? In this Plan, we will explore how to recognize God’s image through our differences in marriage.

Do you have dreams and desires to do amazing things for God? Perhaps you can see a need and want to fulfil it but don’t know how to start. This plan will encourage you, with inspirational advice and practical habits, to go out in God’s strength and make a difference.

All kinds of deaths are woven through this life, from the physical death of loved ones to the figurative deaths of dreams, relationships, careers, trust, security, beliefs, and plans. Though grief is a universal experience, those who hope in God have a way through it. With great compassion, Pastor Tim Timberlake, author of The Art of Overcoming, shines the light on our ultimate hope: no death is ever the end.

Whether you were in a board room, classroom, or sitting around your kitchen table, you have probably experienced a moment where someone has said the right thing at the right time and it reminded you of who you are, and why you’re here. These powerful moments can change your life in an instant and set you on a trajectory toward’s God’s purpose for your life… These are Game-Changing moments.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

When we know WHO we are and WHY we are valuable, we have a strong sense of purpose. Our true sense of self can only come from God. In this devotional based on his book Think This Not That, Dr. Josh Axe helps readers build their identities on the one true rock rather than the shifting sand of culture and experience.

Our God is a God of friendship, and He created people for friendship too. Discover what the Bible says about friendship. Each devotion is written by young women for young women and offers relatable stories of friendship, Scripture passages, reflection questions, and practical ways to find friends. Learn how to navigate friendships in changing seasons and when to walk away from certain friendships and invest in others.

Success in our professional and spiritual life isn’t just about our commitment; it’s also about the relationships we intentionally build. The connections we nurture can either propel us forward or hold us back. As women seeking growth in all areas of life, it’s essential to surround ourselves with people who align with our values, support our purpose, and inspire us to become who God has called us to be. This devotional will help you reflect on your relationships, and show you how to cultivate intentional, life-giving connections.

A praying wife is essential for fostering spiritual intimacy and strengthening the marital bond. Prayer enables communication with God, allowing wives to seek guidance, support their husbands spiritually, and intercede for their families. This practice enhances personal faith and creates an atmosphere of love, peace, and understanding at home. A wife’s prayers can positively influence her husband’s decisions, encouraging his growth in faith and commitment to the relationship. Ultimately, this leads to a deeper connection with God and each other, reinforcing their marriage’s foundation.

Join us and read the book of Ruth. You will see how God weaves His wonderful purposes into the individual lives of the people in the story. Hope and new life break into discouraging times, poor decisions, major transitions, and the loss of beloved ones.

Many cultures historically devalue widows, but the Bible offers them dignity and purpose. Throughout Scripture, God honours women and uses them in His divine plan. Widows are seen not as burdens but as integral to God's work, with their strength and faith contributing to His greater purposes. The Bible provides a radical reimagining of how widows should be viewed, offering them honour and respect.

Every day, we’re faced with choices—some small, some life-changing. This 5-day Bible reading plan explores how God works through our decisions, even in the middle of pain, uncertainty, and loss. Through stories of grief turned to joy and ordinary moments transformed by faith, you’ll be reminded that God sees you, chooses you, and invites you into something greater than you imagined.

When asked to lead women’s ministry at her church, Natalie Runion objected, “But I don’t even like women!” That wasn’t exactly true. But Natalie realized her knee-jerk reaction reflected the discomfort many women have about friendship with other women. This reading plan helps us find joy in the design God gives us for a “sacred sisterhood.”