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In a world full of busyness - it has become harder and harder to slow down. Yet, wasn't slowness the pace of Jesus himself? He never hurried to get from place to place and always took time for rest in the secret place with His Father. Over 3 days, we are learning how we can walk at the pace of Jesus - inspired by the SEU Worship song, "Slower I Go".

“On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” The words of that hymn were written long ago but they still ring true. I wonder what other ground you’ve tried standing on only to be disappointed it was sinking sand. Finances? Relationships? Opinions of others? Join me on this 5-day reading plan to rediscover Jesus Christ - the TRUTH we stand on. - Leanna Crawford

Moses spends a chapter and a half in the book of Exodus trying to convince God that he was not the man for the job. With excuse after excuse, Moses made every effort to get out of God’s request to help set His people free. Throughout this devotional, we, like Moses, will learn to move toward the missions God has given us even when we are not motivated.

During Advent, we remember that Jesus is God’s Star, heralding God’s love and forgiving power to us. Each devotional in this series is for one of the Sundays leading up to Christmas. The fifth, and final devotional, is for Christmas Day. Use these short reflections around a meal table, or on your own. More than anything, lift your eyes to God’s Star –Jesus – as your Hope this season.

Whether you’re on day one of your recovery or day one thousand, this plan from Hope is Alive will help give you the tools and encouragement to maintain your sobriety.

Jesus is the bridge to eternal life. Without Him, it's as if we’re standing on one side of the Grand Canyon. Death is coming for us and we need to get to the other side to safety. We see that It's too far to jump and there's no way we can cross on our own. However, imagine a bridge suddenly appearing that spans the Grand Canyon. A bridge to life!

In a time where we are confronted with fear, loss, anxiety, stress, lies, uncertainty, sickness, and more, many people are seeking ways to find true joy, peace, safety, and comfort. We, the harvesters, get to participate in God being glorified in the darkest of days. Let’s learn how to present a dying and lost world to a living Savior. This time is a setup for salvation if we seize it.

Have you ever had a strong nudge to make a major transition but felt consumed by nervousness, concern, and uncertainty? If so, this devotional is for you. In this devotional, we will discuss 5 ways you can confidently take the leap of faith God is calling you into while still exercising total obedience to his will.

Share this College Devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this life-changing message. Your journey is a marathon and not a sprint. Run your race at your pace. Choose to surrender to God, and let Him lead your course, for He is the One who Called you. Don’t look to the left or to the right. Choose to focus forward. Choose to run your race with Christ.

"What things have you learned about prayer that feel like barriers to your prayer life?" In this devotional we will learn a key tool to having deeper and more frequent conversations with our heavenly father.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming devotional. The way of man may seem right in his own eyes, but God searches the inner depths of the heart. Choose to submit to the One who searches hearts. Choose to build with the One who knows the infrastructure of your heart. Choose to serve Christ — the All Knowing One.

Discovering your assignment on Earth seems highly unlikely. I get it. I felt the same. Which is why I wrote this for you. The devil knows the power and purposes your assignment brings to the world. I challenge you to join me, and thousands of others to discover the 7 signs of discovering your assignment. Unleash the power God has given to you.

Problems have totally derailed me in the past. I used to hate them until I discovered five powerful gems hidden within. Once I shifted my perspective, discovered their rewards, and realized God created me to be a problem solver, my world was transformed and I believe yours will too. Join thousands of others and turn your problems into power. Explore these gems I discovered in this 5 day devotional.

Revelation 20 presents the final victory over Satan. The end will not be a total annihilation, but a world of true peace and security for one thousand years. Imagine a world where there are no wars, no civil unrest, no social injustice, and no one killing, stealing, or destroying. This sounds like a total utopia, but it is how the world ends.

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. 

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this dynamic devotional. For Jesus Christ is our Mediator. For there is only one Mediator, whose Blood is sufficient to cover the sins of the world. For there is only one Mediator, whose Blood is satisfactory, as payment to God, for the sins of men. For the Blood of Jesus Christ washes you, cleanses you, and reconciles you back to God.

There comes a time in our journey of walking in our assignment when we have to make a decision. We have to decide if the opposition is going to be an opportunity or an excuse. In this devotional, we will walk through what it takes to fulfill your assignment so that you can accomplish the greater purpose to which you have been created.

The word PURPOSE has become so common that it is no longer understood. In this study of Nehemiah Chapter 2 we will discuss the idea of purpose in a unique and uncommon way that will bring clarity and understanding to living a life of purpose.

This chronological reading plan from Oak Hills Church is designed to help you see the Bible as one grand narrative.

Do you have a vision but you're not quite sure what to do with it? The fulfillment of a calling starts with clarity of the Vision. In this devotional, we will dive into Nehemiah Chapter 1 and look at the difference between a dream and a vision and how Nehemiah modeled what it looks like for us to steward the vision God gives us on this earth.

The story of Joseph is one of the greatest epics in all antiquity. It is the saga of one extraordinary life - sold into slavery at 17, falsely accused and forgotten in jail, but never once forgotten by God. Follow the grand drama with audio guides by Through the Word, as Kris Langham provides clear explanation and compelling insight in just a few minutes each day. Covers Genesis 37-50.

Do you ever feel like you don’t enjoy anything because you’re trying to do everything? Multitasking your way through life with your loved ones. . .You’re efficient. But you’re exhausted. You just need a little bit of breathing room. With one surprisingly simple invitation, God offers a way to trade your overwhelming pace for one that will finally bring you peace. This plan will show you how.

In this 24-day scripture reading plan, dive into the New Testament Epistles, letters written to the early church to ground them in the truth and build them in their faith. Journey through 1 & 2 Corinthians with us!

Every new year is a God-given opportunity for us to evaluate our lives and do what we are called to do as His children—love Him and love people. A new year brings a new opportunity to evaluate our pace and our perspective based on the cross and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for us all.

During this plan together, we will discover the fact that Jesus had deep love for the people around him. Of course, he preached to thousands, but he made an impact on individuals. We can (and should) impact the world around us in a similar fashion - one story at a time.