Нақшаҳои хониши ройгон ва садоқатҳои марбут ба Philippians 2:8

We live in an age of influence. Daily, we follow the private lives of our favorite influencers, anxiously awaiting their next post. All the while, we aspire to become just like them. Together, we will consider how practicing the discipline of secrecy can help us walk in humility, reflecting the glory of God to those around us, all while resisting the temptation to build our own kingdom here on Earth.

How many times have we wanted to go back in time to remedy the mistakes made or to avoid unpleasant situations? Unfortunately, this desire remains only a dream because we cannot travel in time. But in Christ, we have the possibility to use the present time in the best way, recovering through faith every moment of our life and spending it in the abundance of God's blessing. How is this possible?

You have heard the Greatest Commandment time and time again. But what does it look like to love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength? In this ten-day plan, you will discover obedience to this commandment is simply an appropriate response to a God who loves you before you can love Him back. Each day includes scripture, an excerpt from Cheri's eight-week study, and a video devotional.

We all face crises in life – and they can shake us to our very core. The new Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros. film THE 33 tells the true-life story of the Chilean miners whose crisis was being trapped underground for 69 days after a catastrophic cave-in. While the story ended joyously – all 33 were rescued – the film depicts the emotional and physical turmoil of their time in crisis. Are you in turmoil today? This devotional is designed to help you navigate some of the thoughts and feelings you may encounter as you walk out your trial. The messages over these 10 days are not intended to be a “cure” for the circumstances you find yourself in, only daily encouragement as you lean into God to navigate your way back to daylight.

Shane & Shane’s Christmas album is stacked with Christ-centered carols that will prepare your heart for the season. This 10-day reading plan will deepen your faith and help bring in the holidays! Download the Christmas album as a companion to the plan!

One of today’s most influential worship leaders and songwriters, Paul Baloche (Open The Eyes Of My Heart/A New Hallelujah) aims to make Christmas more than a season of nostalgia. He wants to make it a season of worship. With his albums, Christmas Worship (Volumes 1 & 2), Paul combines beloved carols with modern worship songs. With this plan, he examines the scriptural truths behind those songs, pointing our hearts to Jesus.

What if we don’t have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God? What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller? A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel and Life.Church in a practical, story-filled guide to meeting your neighbors and loving them as yourself. But don’t just read it—live it!

“Able,” the latest album from NewSpring Worship, was written from the heart of our people, for our people at NewSpring Church. In this 10-day reading plan, you will hear the heart behind all 10 songs and how you can apply the lyrics to your everyday walk with Jesus. Our hope is that our music would captivate you, draw you in, and prepare your heart to encounter Jesus.

Lance Lang and his parents understand what it feels like to endure a decade long battle with addiction. The worry, fear, pain, guilt; in this plan you will receive wisdom, insight and instruction from both the addict's and the parent’s perspectives. These hopeful yet practical steps will help you and your family battle the addiction issues plaguing your home.

You’re not here by accident. God has assigned you a purpose on earth and has equipped you specifically to fulfill it ... and if you’ll seek Him, He’ll awaken your passion for that purpose in ways you never imagined. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he shares the biblical path to fulfilling your God-given potential by laying out seven essentials to an abundant life—the life of purpose God’s planned for you.

Paul, a man in prison facing certain death, abandoned by friends and in the darkest moment of his life is FULL OF JOY. Philippians holds the key to standing out in the world, not with a mask of cheerfulness, but with a sincere heart of joy.

Ever been on a short-term mission trip? Fly in, do something, fly out. Spiritual tourism, sort of. But God placed you at your work to be on mission for Him right there – not just to earn money! This study plan prepares and takes you, step-by-step, on a 5-day “starter” MISSION TRIP to your work. Join to find God’s greater purpose for you at work. Suitable for every work environment.

When was the last time you did a really deep dive into the Christmas story? From King Herod to the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, to the wise men and Zechariah, there is much to learn from the events surrounding the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Over the next 10 days, we’ll look at truths from the Christmas story we should live all year long.

The following devotionals were written to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these pages you will find encouragement, comfort, and true joy this Christmas season.

This is a 10 day reading plan through the Book of Philippians along with a devotional guide for meditative reading. This plan focusses on experiencing true and lasting joy in the midst of life's trials and struggles. We will see how one can live in such a way that honours God and results in unimaginable joy.

The fruit of the Spirit empowers us to rise above hardship, witness with more boldness, and personalize His hope to a desperate world.

What is true happiness, and how can we find it? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a path to true happiness. It is a life lived with Jesus by embracing the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12. As you walk through these words, Jesus invites you into a new life-giving rhythm that cultivates a flourishing, happy, transformative life. Discover the good life you were meant for.

In this ten-day devotional, Skip Heitzig digs into God's plan for marriage, showing you how to strengthen your home and keep your relationship with your spouse on track. From fulfilling marital roles to communicating effectively and from delightful sexual relations to recognizing and avoiding common pitfalls, these powerful, biblical devotionals will provide the tips and tools you need to keep calm and marry on.

There is a lot of grief and sorrow in the world. This is all a result of human sin, and we are facing the consequences every day. The Bible does not play that down. But it also shows us how it is possible to rejoice in the midst of sorrow, and how God will ultimately create a new earth where grief and sorrow will be no more.

Jesus is the peace and promise of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Fear, insecurity, and worry are all very real. They can paralyze us or they can be used as building blocks. Life is never going to exempt us from things that we fear. God is with us every step of the way. Follow Joshua and Caleb, along with the children of Israel, on their journey through both physical and faith obstacles to get to the Promised Land.

As followers of Christ, we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ. This 10-day reading plan looks at the life and character of Jesus, and explores how we can follow His example and make daily decisions to become more like Him.

These devotions examine the role that God wants us to play in this world. They are based on John 17:18, where Jesus says, "Even as the Father has sent Me, I send you." They attempt to unpack what it means for us to be sent like Jesus into the world.

Have you tried diets, exercise programs, and self-help rituals but still feel stuck when it comes to accepting your body? Author and podcast host Heather Creekmore helps you discover what's hiding beneath our body image issues. With lots of grace and authenticity, Heather will walk you through scripture and biblical concepts to help you discover how to break free from body image bondage.

There are six basic aspects that are inseparable from every human life. Together and in interplay, they make up “human nature.” Jesus highlighted this when He said to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself. Together we’ll review each aspect to help us learn how we can bring each one, thereby our whole selves, under God’s rule.