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Have you ever wondered what the key will be to open your door of blessing? This devotional will help you find the answer. We will give you the key that Joseph used to be able to overcome pride and rancor and instead get closer to God, thus generating a prosperous and abundant life, especially one of blessing. Give your key a chance to find the right door.

Generosity is genius. In this five-day reading plan adapted from his book, The Genius of Generosity, Chip Ingram explores how we can become the brilliant people we were meant to be—those who understand and benefit from the genius of generosity. Examine God’s design for giving and how He intends to bless those who become living expressions of His generous heart.

These historical books ground God’s people in what has always been true of God, calling them to centre their lives on the worship of the God who reigns above all and whose kingdom will outlast every worldly power. Join us as we journey through the history of God’s people, rejoicing in the faithfulness of a God who keeps His promises to a wayward people from generation to generation.

God is mighty, terrifyingly beautiful, and created heaven and earth and the beginning and the end. But this powerful God also knows you intimately and cares more fiercely than any person on earth. In this 4-day devotional, designed especially for teens, you'll learn to find rest in knowing that the God of the Universe is in control.

Covid-19 has been a global challenge, but on a very personal level, is it possible to find peace in the middle of restrictions and lockdowns? Yes! We believe God’s Word has hope, peace and comfort for every situation. This 7-day reading plan taken from the UCB Word For Today is designed to be a daily reminder of God’s goodness and provision, even in the middle of turbulent times.

Gen Z is a generation who longs to make an impact on the world. In your pursuit of impact and as you navigate this post-Christian environment, choose to live your life with discernment, in line with God’s will and truth. God’s will is what’s best and in it you will find great joy and significance.

Obedience is when a person yields to explicit instructions from an authority figure. It is one of the most important behaviors with universal impact. The Bible talks about 5 authority structures namely God, Family, Church, Government and Work. Believers are called to a life of obedience. Obedience is about hearing God’s word and doing accordingly.

Our God provides comfort and encouragement for people who are broken and disappointed with the circumstances and events of life. Through biblical, practical, helpful, and hopeful insights, this devotional will help you find joy when your world is falling apart. Regardless of what you are facing today, know that you are never alone, the Bible holds significant answers for you in your pain, and the God of the universe loves you!

In the Bible, the adversary is depicted as a serpent. Delve into this devotional to explore the various forms of venom he releases upon the global church, while discovering how God arms us with the antidote found within His Word.

Can you not find peace? Are you troubled? Is prayer hard for you? Like you, I, too, sometimes struggle in prayer. But our prayer and communication with the connection we need with the King of the universe. I invite you to spend five short days exploring the need to connect with God through prayer.

Dave Willis, author, speaker, and father of four boys, talks biblically and practically about how to raise a generation of boys who are champions, encouragers, and respecters of women. He is the author of the book "Raising Boys Who Respect Girls".

Should a Christian use Tinder… get a tattoo… or drink shots of tequila? Anyone who wants to live a life of grace needs to navigate the world’s lifestyle choices that may not necessarily be wrong, but could lead to sin—either our own or a fellow believer’s. In this devotional, Professor Bradley Truman Noel suggests five questions to ask the Holy Spirit to help guide our decisions.

The Heart of a Worshiper overflows with expressions of praise and steadfast trust in everyday circumstances. Learning to worship in Spirit and in truth is dependent upon the Holy Spirit and the truth of His word, shaping your heart and mind in responding to Jesus. This 3-day devotion invites you to explore the faithfulness of God, to be strengthened, and to yield worship that's pleasing to the Father.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers through one of the Bible’s most powerful, Destiny shifting prayers declared by a man named — Jabez. “Enlarge” was designed to unleash your prayer life and to stretch you beyond the boundaries of normalcy. Through you, God wants to break generational cycles and transform your family — forever.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

The Path of a Worshiper begins with a commitment to follow Christ and to seek His direction. God’s Word instructs you in the way to go, the wisdom to keep, and the message to share with others. This 7-day devotion guides you along a path of worship to help develop your faith, trust, identity and victory - a pathway of praise committed to God.

Full surrender to God means we do not consciously withhold anything from his governance. Our God is mighty enough to manage every aspect of our lives, including the smallest sacrifices, to bless us and others generously. In this devotional, we will explore how every little bit surrendered can be used for an even greater purpose.

Do not be paralyzed, in those areas where you need specific information, when God does not and will not give you specific information. He has already given you the general principles on which you should base your decisions. In an increasingly secular world, we definitely need to hold on to the truth that is found in God’s Word.

Christian leadership is radically different from any other form of leadership. The church and community are desperately needing good leaders. This plan is the fourth of seven foundations for Christian leaders God calls to have a powerful godly influence. Christian leaders are empowered to join with God in producing a "crop." They need to generate results. This plan explains how.

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.

Life keeps us running so fast and frenzied that we often lose sight of each day’s holy potential. Today’s choices shape the legacy you leave for future generations. Building a legacy through your “only one life” is not a calling for the elite few. It is a calling for you—as a woman with unique capacity to shape the future through your faith, family, gifts, and leadership. This devotional is adapted from the book, Only One Life: How a Woman’s Every Day Shapes an Eternal Legacy, by Jackie Green and Lauren Green McAfee. 

Filipinos' Christmas practices have almost become westernized. However some distinct traditions have been kept. Yet, we cannot deny the season's universal and eternal lessons and its life-changing impact on all of us—no matter our nationalities.

This study from Isaiah 40-55 explores our identity as people affected by trauma but living in hope. In the exile, God’s nation had to find new life when their old life had been completely overturned and destroyed. Similarly, we now find ourselves trying to “return to normal” in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Yet, God can take any crisis and convert it for his glory and our growth.

A motivational encounter with Jesus and Scripture, normalizing the often, unspoken areas of abuse and trauma. Childhood wounds are often kept secret for decades. There is a movement in the world and Church to speak the unspeakable and get free. This is a pathway to release shame and step into the power and freedom of Jesus and His covering. Confessing the stories that we keep and releasing the shame are powerful tools that change legacies and generational patterns.

Having a tough time navigating the dating world as a Christian? You’re not alone. Finding someone who wants the same things in life as you can be challenging. However, there is hope for your generation to connect with people and find love in a way that honors God! In this 5-day devotional, we explore some of the most important topics to Gen Zers in relation to dating.