John 15:9 සම්බන්ධව නිදහස් කියවීමේ සැලසුම් සහ පූජනීයත්වය

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

This 5-day plan brings hope and help to those struggling with loneliness, sharing effective strategies for overcoming and embracing solitude as a pathway to a closer relationship with God as well as a way to make meaningful connections with others.

God’s plan for the church is a body that represents “every nation, tribe, people and language.” Sadly, this is not how the church looks. In this plan, pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis encourage you to start to dialogue about this important issue. God and Race probes the meaning of racial reconciliation and helps you be a positive force to move beyond hate and injustice, to equality and love.

Self-care has become all the rage. Clean eating, rest, exercise, essential oils, ‘me time’. Yes, all these types of self-care are great, but do you continue to find yourself struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, insecurity, or self-doubt? Maybe there’s some deeper spiritual care needed. This series, Soul Care, will explore how to take care of your soul… the most important part of you.

This study will focus on John 15:1-17 and Jesus' use of the Gardner, Vine, and how branches in a vineyard relate to our lives as Christ-followers and disciples in the context of our lives in the world with some emphasis on abiding and fruit-bearing.

“Where were you, God? I can't see your hand in my story. Your heart might be good, just not to me.” In this devotional, you will learn that God offers a clear way out of our doubt—by getting our eyes off our surroundings and raising them to places that serve as symbols of God’s faithfulness. Because God’s brought you this far, He won’t stop now.

Are you ready to finally see God's hand at work in countless moments that lay behind you—and more than that, trust His heart and see His vision for the moments ahead? Then look up with Alexandra to the Ebenezer stones that God has not only built in your story, but wants to use in mighty, missional ways.

At the start and middle of the year, we gather together to pray and fast so we can continue hearing from God and align to His will. God calls us into a greater desire for His Word so it may nurture, nourish, sustain, ignite, and bear fruit in our lives. Let’s reflect on how God’s Word transforms us and allows us to grow in our relationship with Him.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

The end of a year brings time to reflect upon all that was and all that God has done, and to start to prepare and hope for all that is to come in the new year. It’s also a time for us to think about where our heart is when it comes to God and His will and purpose for our life; to perform a heart check – to put things in place and align our heart to Him as we step into a new year.

We reap what we sow. That may be the most sobering statement in the Bible as we tend to take the path of least resistance. Trying to parent, husband, and lead from the couch rarely bears fruit. Join us as we dig deep into what good growth looks like in our walk.

The past few years have shown us an ugly side of humanity thanks to a perfect storm of politics, pandemics, and protests. Still, this plan reminds us that when we are truly human, as God designed us, we are compassionate, kind, and loving people who want to help those around us. In this devotional, we will look at five ways we can be the humans Jesus calls us to be.

Sharing your love, faith, and friendship is a key part of staying alive and vibrant in Christ. This plan encourages you to better support those dear to you while drawing nearer to God. You’ll discover eternal truths about God’s goodness and design while learning to use your own unique gifts to share with others the beauty of a life redeemed by Christ.

Remaining in Christ has frequently been misunderstood by Bible readers, as though it were a special, mystical, and indefinable experience. In John 15:1-17, first, Christ helps us to understand what it means to remain in Him. Second, Christ helps us to understand the methods that strengthen our remaining in Him. Third, Christ describes three ways in which our lives are marked by our remaining in Him.

Some days are rough. The circumstances of life can be overwhelming, frustrating, or discouraging. Perhaps you’re wondering how this could possibly be a day to rejoice in. Shift your focus a little. Every single day bears an opportunity to be glad. As you reflect on these devotional entries and Scriptures, find an abundance of joy, hope, peace, and strength as you walk through the day with God at your side. This is the day to rejoice and be glad.

We all face dry seasons in our faith where God seems to be silent or absent in our lives. We pray and call out to him, but he doesn't answer. But what if God's silence in these seasons isn't a sign of disapproval, but of God's confidence? In this reading plan you'll look at how to respond with faith when God seems silent or distant.

Chosen. Forgiven. Redeemed. An Heir. And His Forever. Are you ready to experience life with the full confidence of heaven behind you? Do you know who you are and to whom you belong? Join Brittany on a 5-day journey into the first chapter of Ephesians to illuminate your place in Christ. Join her and discover how you can anchor your identity in the finished work of the cross.

Feeling discouraged and frustrated? It may mean something's out of sync. Join Kyle Idleman in studying John 15 where Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches." This devotional, based on a five-session Bible study called When Your Way Isn't Working, teaches how to remain connected to the vine. As Jesus said, "Apart from me you can’t do anything." Learn to bear much fruit by staying connected.

Whether you've just decided to follow Jesus, or you’ve been following Him for awhile, this plan will offer guidance, encouragement, and a reminder of the importance of God's love and nearness. Join us as we dive in deeper to four phrases repeated throughout the story of Scripture and see how each of them can deepen our relationship with Jesus now that we’ve decided to entrust our lives to Him.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

At some point, we all end up asking the same questions: “Who am I?” “What was I made for?” Discover God’s purpose for every stage of your life.

What does it mean to give cheerfully? What do we have to give (not what should I give, but what do I possess that I can give)? This study will explore giving in different contexts and how the Lord fills us up to be generous.

The holidays bring excitement and busyness, sweet moments and chaos, blessing and frustration. In the hustle, bustle, merry, and bright, we’re looking expectantly for perfect presents and serene gatherings. The reality often falls short of our expectations. And that’s why celebrating Advent is an important rhythm for our calendars. Find time for silence and solitude with the Lord so that you can walk with joy this Christmas season.

Does your work have meaning? Why do we work? Will the one hundred thousand hours we’ll work in our lifetime matter? Business executive and author Barry L. Rowan says that doing business as a Christian can be much more than a cold exercise in power-building or moneymaking. Our work can be a spiritual art whereby God uses our work to transform us and then transforms the world through us.

Whether you’re facing ordinary, daily pressures, or an unexpected season of suffering that seems to have no end, sometimes it feels like Jesus’ promise of “overflowing joy” is simply not within reach for your real life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this five-day devotion, you’ll spend time looking at Jesus’ words from John 15 and discover three surprising paths to a truly joy-filled life.