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Everyone loves a comeback. The masses cheer for the underdog in sports just so they can get the emotional high of watching a comeback. They inspire us because they help us believe that whatever we might be facing, hope is just around the corner. Now, take the next five days and find out how you can pick yourself up off the mat and make your spiritual comeback!

The Tribulation. The last seven years of life as we know it. In Part 3 of Revelation Explained, Kris Langham guides us through Revelation 6-9, as the Tribulation begins with seven seals, and the wrath of God is unleashed on a rebellious world. Yet mixed with wrath, there is mercy and salvation. Join us as we continue through Revelation with clear, relatable teaching in just 5 minutes each day.

Do you know that you have been handpicked by God to enjoy all the riches and blessings in Jesus? Yet instead of living like royalty we can eat from the rubbish heap and stay stuck. God has a beautiful purpose for your life. This six-day plan is based on Ephesians 1:3-5 and is written by Navaz D'Cruz of Word Of Grace Church.

Does Jesus exist only in the New Testament? Can we confidently say Jesus was the messiah spoken of in the Old Testament? This 5 day, in depth study will plunge into Messianic Prophecy in the Old Testament with Gen. 3:15. Learn how to find Jesus in the Old Testament!

We must prioritize our marriage if we plan to make it “until death do us part!” After 34 years of marriage, having 4 kids in 5 years, and enduring hardships and teenage rebellion, Roxanne shares her top marriage nuggets to help you establish the priority of a lifelong love.

How can we clearly distinguish God’s voice? By creating a culture of wisdom and faith as a safe place for developing spiritual discernment and receiving God’s revelation. Foundational elements include: (1) authentic faith, (2) Godly core values, (3) walking in Christ’s authority, (4) walking in community, and (5) powerful proclamations. Ultimately, God’s revelation transforms us so we can embody Christ to the world. The holy progression is relationship, revelation, incarnation.

Christians often have this misconception that the Old Testament Law is irrelevant, but that was not Jesus’ approach to the Law. After establishing the significance of the Law in Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus proceeded to expound on how specific laws were meant to be lived out. In fact, Jesus actually intensified them to reveal their heart requirements. The truth is, beyond the surface observance of external rules, the Law was meant to point God’s people towards underlying attitudes required of them.

Did you know that YOU were made to shine? The Bible says that God made you in His image (Genesis 1:27). You are a unique image-bearer of God and He has planned good things for you to do with your life (Ephesians 2:10). That’s right! You were made to shine (Matthew 5:16)! In this study, we will look at different character qualities that can be used to shine God’s light and share God’s love with the world.

The common struggles of singleness and celibacy are not often talked about: sex drive, masturbation, longings and desires. Discover what it means to honor God in the area of our sexuality, in the midst of the realities of singleness. This is PART 3 of the PureHeart Challenge—a 5-Part Bible Plan for men and women on the topic of sexuality and purity.

This a 5 Day devotional to remind you of three things. 1. God isn’t a distant God. 2. You’re closer to your purpose than you realize. 3. Jesus is coming back! To the believer, THAT’S EXCITING NEWS. Why? Because what we’re going through now is only temporary. I pray this devotional is helpful for your faith journey. I pray that we’re all able to see God’s presence a little clearer.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways obey him. Then he will make your paths smooth and straight. Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the LORD and avoid evil.” (Proverbs 3:5-7). Spend seven days exploring the richness of this verse!

In part three of this verse-by-verse breakdown of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll work our way through Matthew 8-12.

Your daughter is facing challenges you never dealt with at her age! From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy’s lies are everywhere. How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom? This 5-day devotional Bible reading plan will uncover the top 3 lies moms are believing and it will also encourage and show you how to plant seeds of Truth in your daughter’s life.

In the “What Do You Want From Me?” Bible study, we’re going to take a closer look at Peter's redemption in John 21 and discover five things Jesus wants from His followers: 1. Humility; 2. Time; 3. Love; 4. Boldness; 5. Contentment. Prayerfully, this study will serve as a reminder for faithful disciples of Jesus as well as a roadmap for those seeking a deeper relationship with Him!

Could you explain concisely why Christians believe in (1) a God, (2) who’s made himself known through history, (3) who has a good plan for us, (4) put into place through Jesus, (5) that’s working to make a difference in our lives? This devotional explores some of the amazing reasons and a fresh look at believing this faith – so we can share it with clarity and hope!

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads listeners in this timely message. Who’s leading your ship? Leadership requires trust. Proverbs‬ ‭3:5 KJV declares, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.” Trust in the Lord with every aspect of your life. Trust in the One who created you. Trust in the One who created your heart. Trust in the One who holds the future in His Hands.

Without knowing how to process emotions, our children can become overwhelmed. However, God is the answer and provides immense peace to all of his children. This 5-day devotional, designed specially for parents to read with their children ages 3-7, will help children to learn that by talking to God, he'll always meet them with comfort and hope.

Join Pastor Matt Chandler in this 12-day reading plan through John 1-3.

Join Donald S. Whitney, author of Family Worship  for a 5-day devotional designed to teach you how to lead your family in worship every day. You’ll learn the 3 key components of family worship and practical tips designed to help you actually make it happen on a daily basis—taking the mystery out of leading your loved ones in worshiping God together. 

Jacqueline Bussie brings to light unspoken “laws” that govern the Christian life: #1: Never get angry at God; #2: Never doubt; #3: Never question; #4: Never tell your real story; #5: Always speak in clichés about suffering; and #6: Always believe hope comes easy for those who truly love God. Each day of this devotional begins to unpack a "faith-law" and counters it with healthy, life-giving, authentic, biblically-based truth.

Learn to pray like Jesus in this three-day study through The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6.

31 days of 1-3 minute practical insight based on the week’s Parasha—the Jewish annual reading guide covering the first 5 books of the Bible, Torah. Daily Words on the Book of Genesis / B’reisheet include B’reisheet (In the beginning), Noach (Noah), Lech Lecha (Get yourself out) and Vayera (He appeared). Revisit with Hebraic perspective, old and new words inspired by the Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit) pointing us to Yeshua (Jesus).

The Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are four accounts of one extraordinary life. Each book tells the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These books aren't fairytales, fiction, or legend; they are gospel truth. Our eternal future hinges on whether or not they are trustworthy testimonies of the events of Jesus’s life and accurate records of His teaching. Join Rebecca McLaughlin in Navigating Gospel Truth, a 5-day study on faithfully reading the accounts of Jesus’s life. Through this journey, your confidence in the truth of Scripture will be renewed and you'll gain a more captivating view of the Savior. And along the way, you'll acquire skills that will help you become a better student of all of Scripture.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to being Disciple Makers.  This is the 6th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes the three disciplines of His Kingdom rules.  The three disciplines of Giving, Praying and Fasting are laid out for us.  We also begin the “Do’s and Don’ts” of Kingdom living. 

Educators taught you so much more than the 3 R’s of reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic.  The values at the core of your character may reflect the lessons you learned from educators—teachers, coaches, mentors, and parents—who were rooted in God’s Word. In this five-day devotional, join Kathy Branzell, author of An Apple a Day , and revisit the 5 R’s we learned from some of our favorite educators that added value to our lives well beyond our school years.