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A four-week series about sharing God’s goodness through loving and serving others. 

Our culture loves to have a plan. We want to know what’s going to happen so we can be prepared and in control. The problem is that our plans often end miserably. We can’t see the future, so it’s impossible to be 100% sure about anything. But the good news is that God has a greater plan than anything we can imagine.

Most of us need some kind of breakthrough, whether in our own life or the life of a friend or loved one. Join us at Abide as we meditate on God's promises of healing and pray for a spiritual breakthrough.

This plan is designed for you to engage with passages in God's Word that either express true thankfulness, or highlight stories of thankful people. May this plan encourage you to be thankful, and inspire you to give praise to God for all He has done!

We serve a generous God who promises to provide for our every need. Even though He doesn’t grant wishes, He does still work miracles. God delights in giving us gifts because He cares deeply about us, even down to the smallest detail. This 5-day plan will explore stories of God’s provision, build your faith, and encourage you to put God first in your finances.

Most Christians have discovered that only God can fill the void in our souls that the world has never been able to fill. However, we frequently try to live by the world system. We still esteem those who have wealth, power, and fame. We still long for pleasures, adventures, and conquests. For the next 5 days, we will discover God's Life Plan as we explore 5 S's.

Let me ask you this—if you’ve read three books on singleness, attended two seminars on Christian courtship, and committed to one month of prayer for your spouse, does that make you ready for a relationship? It’s so easy to reach that “golden age,” apply the 3-2-1 principle above and think you’re ready. . . but what if I could show you how to KNOW you’re ready?

Joshua is one of the great leaders of all time and a great example for anyone who aspires to leadership. If you want to exhibit the Spirit of Leadership so that it is recognized by others who can put you in places of authority, you must learn how Joshua faced four crucial tests.

What makes someone ready for marriage? Is it about what someone has or who they are? If you are currently single, I believe that God is preparing you for the person He is preparing for you. This 3-Day reading plan is designed to guide you through the essential aspects of a healthy, God-centered relationship.

The last of the pastoral epistles, the book of Titus, was written to help establish elders and churches on the island of Crete. Paul encourages Titus to cultivate both right beliefs through sound doctrine and right behavior through godliness. Titus encourages believers to “be ready for every good work” (Titus 3:1) so that we might show “the goodness and lovingkindness of God our Savior” (Titus 3:4).

Explore a love story…of a father who sought a bride for his son—a bride who would enter into a world of wealth and privilege as one chosen and beloved. It’s the Old Testament story of Abraham sending his servant to seek a bride for his son Isaac. This is a beautiful allegory of our heavenly Father who seeks a bride for His Son.

What if you encountered God this Advent season? Prepare Him Room invites you to give God sacred space in your holiday season as you ponder the miracle of Christ within you. God invites you to be still and let Jesus radically transform you this sacred season. Let earth receive her King!

There is nothing more important than the success of our family, particularly our children. We are in a war, but not with our teens and young adults. There is a darkness in the world that is enticing our children to step into paths of destruction. The good news is that there are strategies to win back our children. Join us to develop a battle plan!

Scripture tells us to "always be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within us." This study encourages believers to do just that: to be prepared. But as we grow in our faith, this preparation should go beyond just sharing our personal story of the saving grace of Jesus, which is a wonderful story to share. We should also be prepared to logically defend our convictions.

It's the week of Christmas! This week we celebrate the arrival of our King Jesus. In this reading plan, we prepare you for his arrival.

What are the things you first think of when it comes to the Bible? Is it a book of rules? Does it contain helpful stories? Does it give you wisdom and advice? Over the course of this plan, we hope you will see how the Bible is more than just a collection of stories, but that all the pieces in the Bible point to Jesus.

Every Christian is called to ministry in some way. But some Christians are called to full-time vocational ministry. This calling doesn’t make you better than anyone else, but it is a different calling. Let these stories guide you as you wrestle with your own call from God.

Taken from their book "Getting Ready for Marriage," join relationship experts Jim Burns and Doug Fields as they help you start planning now for your lasting union. Finances, in-laws, communication, forgiveness, sexual expectations, no topic is off-limits as you and your fiancé get ready to step from engagement into a life-long covenant to each other.

The call to follow Jesus and make disciples is not an easy one, but it is always an adventure. Spend the next five days being challenged by the nature of Jesus to live a life on mission. We have received the commission and the need is great, so people, get ready…

Dating and marriage are probably the most talked about topics among young people and even adults. It makes sense, since choosing a spouse is the second most important decision you will ever make in your life, after your decision to follow Christ. In this reading plan, you will discover how to go about dating God’s way and learn some key principles on successful relationships.

God has a plan for your life. When you consider all that lies ahead, it can be difficult to trust that things will work out the way you want. God knows the future, He knows you, and He knows exactly what you need. “For I Know the Plans” is a powerful statement, He created you just the way you are for a specific purpose. Let’s dive in and discover.

What does it mean to prepare the way for the Lord? In this devotional we look at how we can prepare our hearts, our thinking and our environments to be fully consecrated to Jesus, and to prepare the way for him - for his glory to be revealed!

In this four-day plan for elementary-aged kids, we dive into what justice is. What is God's heart for justice? How can we seek it out and make His cause our cause?

What is baptism? Should I get baptized? Why is it important? Do I have to get baptized to be a Christian? Whether you have questions about baptism or you’re simply looking for a short devotional to read before or after being baptized, this Life.Church Bible Plan is perfect for starting today. 

With a zealous passion and clear vision, leaders long for meaningful change. Every leader desires to see God powerfully send His Spirit. Learn the seven things the Apostles did to prepare for the Spirit to come at Pentecost.