New to Faith

Science and faith don’t always seem like they can coexist.  But what are you supposed to do about all the things you wonder about when you look at the world around you? Do you have to choose between using your brain or building your faith? In this devotional we’ll consider how embracing intellect by exploring science might just be one of the best ways to expand your faith.

I Wonder

Complicated. Long. Conflicting. Outdated. Contradictory. When it comes to the Bible, you’ve probably thought all that and more. People act like it’s so life-changing, but for us it seems like anything but helpful. Is it possible we’re missing something? In this 28-day devotional, we’re talking about how the Bible works, what’s in there, and why we trust it ... really. In other words, we’re talking about the Bible EXPLAINED.

Explained

Join us on this journey to deepen your relationship with Jesus. This is part one of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. See also Jesus, I Need You (companion prayer).

Jesus, I Need You Part 1 

These devotions come from the lifetime works of bestselling author Brennan Manning, as found in the NIV Ragamuffin Bible. These raw, painfully honest, yet grace-filled readings will help you bask in the knowledge that God not only loves you, he delights in you.

Ragamuffin Reflections From Brennan Manning

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. Your own bad habits may or may not be as dramatic as those on television, but rest assured—everyone struggles with one or more. In this five-day reading plan, Pastor Skip shares that God has given us power over bad habits.

Now Streaming Week 1: Breaking Bad

This 7-day foundational plan helps you explore God’s Word to discover who God is and who He has made you to be.

What's Next: Student Edition

Have your faith strengthened knowing that the whole Bible—even the Old Testament—is all about Jesus! This 7-day reading plan will take you through 7 Old Testament passages that predict events in the life of Jesus—the promised future “Immanuel” who would be the “Cornerstone” and “Light to the Gentiles.” Adapted from Louie Giglio’s The Jesus Bible, encouraging you to encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture.  

See Jesus in the Old Testament

Bible teacher Ken Boa explores four “words of God”—the Inspired, Infinite, Incarnate, and Indwelling Words—all of whom communicate God’s desire to know us and be known by us. 

How Does God Speak to Us?

There might be a reason you sometimes wonder why Christians go to church. Maybe church was never meant to be just another place to go. Whether you’re worn out by church or wondering where you fit, it’s a great time to see what the Bible says about being the Church. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to go along with Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series,  Stop Going to Church . 