Нақшаҳои хониши ройгон ва садоқатҳои марбут ба Matthew 11:28

There are some benefits to being a single woman, but questions about the future and inevitable comparisons may linger. I pray God will encourage you through this Guide on being a single woman.

Have you ever felt pressured to get everything right? Being a parent is a big responsibility. In this 7-day plan, you'll learn about a tool designed to help relieve some of the pressure, help you bring out the best in your child, and point you both to Jesus.

Each of us is sure to suffer at some point in our lives. As a counselor, I’ve seen sufferers transformed. I’ve seen those once debilitated by trauma learn to suffer well. In this brief devotional, I pray that you will realize that your story is not over. You may experience suffering, but you can suffer well. You can ask, What’s next? instead of getting stuck asking, Why? You can become resilient.

Bekah is journeying and inviting us into life’s unplanned circumstances—frantic schedules, pain, transition, feelings of unworthiness, distractions, relational tension—and reminding us that it’s in these very moments when God invites us to notice, respond, and even celebrate an authentic relationship with Him despite our own efforts or work. The result? A connection between real life and faith so that they are one and the same. 

Too many of us walk through life feeling as if we don't measure up. We always seem to thirst for more. We think if we could only work harder or be better, we could be enough. But the truth is, we will never be enough. And thankfully, we don't have to be. In Proven, Jennie Allen walks through the Book of John to demonstrate how only Jesus is enough.

Have you ever tried to forgive someone and realized you couldn’t do it? It’s as if something in you is “blocked” because of what was done to you... How do you break through and truly forgive? In this reading plan, Eric Célérier takes a deeper look with you into what the Bible says about forgiving others and yourself.

Are you worn out and overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Multitasking. Taking care of family and friends. Driving car pool. Running errands. Filling out paperwork. Meeting deadlines at work. In today’s do-it-all world, women are busier and more tired than ever juggling the roles of mom, executive, volunteer, student, wife or girlfriend, friend, and everything in between. We’ve all been there – feeling frenzied and desperate as we try to keep it all together. Some days it feels like we’re managing everything well, but more often than not, it feels like everything is managing us. It is easy to become emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In the midst of life’s demands, it is possible to experience a life of peace and find rest for your soul.

The Messy Table is an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories, and the God who’s at work in our mess. This 7-day Bible Plan complements episodes from The Messy Table Podcast and includes inspiring stories, powerful Scriptures, and table questions for personal reflection + group discussion. Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join us!

“Always we begin again.” –St. Benedict   Do you ever feel stuck, restless, or cornered in your own life? It’s easy to shut down in those moments. Or, you can learn to begin again. To begin again is to open the window, even an inch, to let the breeze of grace come in. It is a call to open our hands when all we want to do is clench our fists. May this week-long devotional help you trade your trying for trust and your striving for surrender.

This mom of 4 boys ponders a lot of life while meeting with Jesus on her porch swing. One constant remains, the swing's shadow. While shadows can often seem scary, a shadow actually proves a light is shining. These stories will challenge you to notice God shining on the everyday swing of life. He is always present whether you are moving forward or backward.

In a world where we are made to feel less than perfect because of our age, size, income, or possessions, Pastor Bobby Schuller reminds us of what is truly important: we are loved by God. With his powerful creed, Bobby wants readers to believe that their worth is not measured by anything here on earth, but in how our powerful God feels about them.

You know God offers you a more abundant life than the one you're living, but the sad truth is comparison holds you back from going to the next level. In this reading plan Anna Light uncovers insights that will shatter the lid comparison puts on your capabilities, and help you live the free and abundant life God designed for you. 

There's no shortage of complicated guides to "transform your life in 97 easy steps!" But how about starting small and challenging yourself to just show up and spend time with God? There are no rules, no "right way" to do it - and you start by making room to hear what he has to say to a man like you. This 7 day plan will get you started.

When ministry is your vocation, you need to be refreshed. Whether you lead a small group Bible study as a volunteer or serve on a pastoral staff, find encouragement in this 7-day devotional by worship pastor Stephen Christian. Stephen imbues scriptural insight with affectionate stories from his childhood in Tennessee, his family life with three young daughters, and his adventures in the spotlight as the lead singer for Anberlin, all with the aim to cultivate others-oriented hearts in fellow servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We all live busy, hectic, stressful lives and sometimes we would do anything to just feel peace, rest, and comfort. God has sent us the Comforter to give us peace, He promises to take away our weariness, if we trust in Him. Let’s look at how we can find comfort in our lives through the scriptures this week.

This 7-day devotional is designed to remind you of the powerful God we serve. Each day is structured around the four steps of prayer: praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession, with a fifth section, petition, to pray scripture for yourself. Each day offers new opportunity to talk to God. We pray this devotional encourages God’s peace and power to flow through you so that you can share the love of Christ with others.

This reading plan about 'finding rest' is based on Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28-29. Jesus promised that if you come to Him, you would find rest. The goal of these messages is to help you find true rest, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. Let's start this series!

The word rest is used throughout scripture to show God’s love, peace and comfort. God is very strong and very clear on wanting us to have a day of rest. He commands us to observe the Sabbath and He even tells us that His Holy Spirit rests on us. How good are you at resting?

New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller and co-author Katherine Alsdorf show that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. In fact, the Christian view of work can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. Explore how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.

When we’ve come to the end of ourselves and are desperate for freedom, what do we do next? Oh Love, Come Close is a practical guide to help connect the dots between the gospel and our day to day lives. In this devotional, you will learn how to connect with God on His level of love and begin to find freedom in your brokenness.

God is a good Father. He wants what’s best for you. He wants you to live in wholeness and with balance. He wants you to live with margin and rest and relationships that matter. He made you to need these things—because they are good. Start this 7-day plan and find your way back to the rhythms you were designed for.

In our busy and performance-based culture today, worry and anxiety are felt by the majority of people to some varying degree. This often leads to extreme weariness and pressure. In Scripture, God provides freedom and peace. This study will help in guiding you to the many scriptures that walk through His truth when dealing with anxiety.

You are invited to keep a Jesus-pace of life. Do you feel constantly busy but, deep down, constantly soul-weary? Together, we will discover Scripture that leads to greater peace, understand why retreating with God restores perspective, and learn to handle the stress of life with calm. These gifts are heard in God’s whispers for your life—gentle words that He will use to draw you close and build you up.

“How are you doing? I am busy as ever.” In a world that weighs success by business, God wants us to understand that He brings His rest. God’s rest is about living life in the supernatural fullness of God, living out your purpose, and being right with God, right with your self, and right with the world.

Embark on a journey to learn to lead yourself. Often, we aren’t leading ourselves well. Feeling hurt? Protect yourself. Drowning in discouragement? Encourage yourself. Overworked? Manage yourself. Starving spiritually? Feed yourself. Weak and weary? Strengthen yourself. Lonely? Include yourself. We all come to a time in life when we must grow up and lead ourselves.