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Jesus was different than you think. A real person, with a heart for people, his message was radical in his day and ours. Though he had endless patience with people, he had none with injustice. Furious when the poor were taken advantage of, he defended women and welcomed children. Get the real story here—and a glimpse at what life was like with the real Jesus.

We’ve looked at Jesus’ radical impact on culture—now we get personal. Can I relate to Jesus’ “normal” life—in all his quiet and personal decisions? Like how he chose right from wrong, like when he lost someone he loved, like when he was misunderstood, marginalized, and underestimated? Together, we go deeper and look behind the stories of the Bible to discover how Jesus may have faced those personal crises.

It seemed that everyone had a question for Jesus. But Jesus also asked a lot of questions when he walked and talked with people just like us. In this seven-day plan, we'll look at a few of them up close — including the ones that he has for us.

In this plan, we’ll explore the often misunderstood word joy, and we’ll look at how Jesus viewed and prioritized it in his own life. In a culture driven by frenzied productivity, Jesus embraced frequent moments of rest and connection. In particularly hard times, it was moments of joyful respite that got him through rough patches.

Love is the underlying theme of every great story. But to be honest, the story gets messy. That’s what you’ll see with a closer look at the life of Jesus. Far from the stained-glass portraits of him we gaze at high above in quiet cathedrals, let’s look at how Jesus loved broken people in down to earth places.

What was so important to Jesus that He willingly gave up a comfortable life? A sense of pride or importance? Or well-deserved payback? He didn’t want these things like we would expect. But the more He rejected the normal path to success, the more His impact grew. Jesus didn’t want any of these things—instead He was after a different way of living. Better than anything we could imagine.

Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. But who did he claim to be? Did he agree with all the things people said about him? Did he say he was the only way to God? Let’s go directly to the source and look at seven ways Jesus actually told us who he was when he walked among us. It might change what we think about him and that might change everything.

Through the Blood of Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Through His Blood we are set free. Through the Blood of Jesus Christ we are redeemed. For the Blood of Jesus Christ delivers us and sets us completely free. For it is through Christ, we are healed. For it is through His Blood that we are made whole. Let Christ lead your heart as you read this powerful message.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful devotional. Who do you Love more than God? What do you Love more than God? What do you welcome in your heart? Do you spend more time focusing on your career than you do worshipping God? Do you worship your business more than you honor God? Surrender to God in every area of your life.

Humans are a lot like sheep. Just like sheep, we need a shepherd to guide us on the paths of life. Jesus is our Good Shepherd. He calls us by name, leads us out of bondage, finds us when we’re lost, knows us intimately, and keeps us from harm. He not only leads us, He loves us. Jesus laid down His life for us. Join me in this five-day study as we explore different ways Jesus shepherds us.

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers through this powerful devotional. When you are in Christ, there is nothing that can keep you tied and bound to the kingdom of darkness. When you are in Christ, there is nothing that can keep you entangled to the grip and stronghold of the enemy. Christ died for you and Christ came to set you free.

Journey around the globe with Rich Stearns, president of World Vision U.S., and his wife, Reneé, as they share powerful stories of faith from people in some of the world’s most impoverished regions. Encounter God’s transforming power in the lives of Christ-followers who may have very little material wealth but are blessed with spiritual riches. See our spiritual impact: www.worldvision.org/faith

Let's take a 14-day look through Ephesians to discover who we really are in Christ and the bounty of all He has given to us. As we take steps toward freedom from guilt and insecurity, we will find grace and power in the Holy Spirit to experience His fullness to walk in our passion and purpose.

Jesus never promised us an easy life. In fact, he reminds us that sometimes, life gets hard. Join us for the next seven days as we talk about how to face and navigate these difficult times.

Love. God is love. It’s that simple. All He wants is for us to love each other. How do we do this as humans? So much gets in the way—we get in the way. In this 5-day plan, you are taught through God’s own words how much He truly wishes for us to love each other.

How do we know when God is speaking to us at work? There are a number of ways He gets our attention if we are patient and willing enough to listen. This lesson plan uses the acronym HEAR to describe the different ways God speaks to us.

Do you have the feeling that no one really gets you—even your friends? Do you long for close relationships, but haven’t been able to find them? Not only does God promise to be close to us, he also provides companionship—and through his church, he even gives us a family.

This 4-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, focuses on the hardships of 2020. Looking forward, we know the future will be better. No matter how hard life gets, we can cling to the Lord. He promises to forgive us, love us, hold us, and stay by our side. Placing our hope in God is our best option.

God decides who gets promoted, when and how they get promoted, and where they get promoted to. Promotion can come in ministry, in marriage, in relationships, or in business. Many do not want to go through the process required for promotion, but God is never stagnant; He always wants us to grow and increase. Discover today how you can experience God’s promotions!

When life gets hard it is easy to wonder where God is and if he hears our prayers. Let me reassure you, he does! Keep standing in the light! May this Bible reading plan give you the hope you need for another day.

So often, the Third Person of the Trinity gets the least attention. He is considered confusing or mysterious. This five-day devotional will help you know God better as your awareness and understanding of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit expand. Spend several days exploring what the Scripture tells us about the Holy Spirit—the best gift we are given after our salvation.

When life gets to be too much, we start scrambling for peace. We look for something, anything, that will stop the feeling of being overwhelmed. We often look for peace in the wrong places. It never lasts. Most of it does harm. God isn’t stingy with peace. Like a cool sip of water on a hot day, he will refresh us amid the overwhelming and the hard.

This plan follows some of Paul’s story and encourages us to never give up on God. When the going gets tough, we need to keep our hearts tuned to Him, respond when He calls, and then be courageous in using our testimony to spread the good news. Be challenged by Paul’s life and remember that if God calls you into a tough situation, it’s for a purpose!

God is always speaking; we must learn to heed His Voice. This devotional means to empower you to hear what He is saying to you. As you tune your ear to the Father’s Voice and obey His Word, you will begin to hear “A Word in Season” for your life at every turn!

It can be difficult to feel close to God when life gets busy. We make mistakes and we feel alone. God wants to remind us that He is with us and it’s okay to be vulnerable. This plan inspires you to trust in God’s closeness and dive deeper into your relationship with Him. Start this five-day plan by Loop for Women devotional to be transformed by God’s love unchanging.