Нақшаҳои хониши ройгон ва садоқатҳои марбут ба Philippians 4:12

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 5-day plan uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

In a 5-day devotional, we explore the timeless lessons from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol about choosing joy, finding contentment, and extending mercy during the holiday season. It's a reminder that Christmas offers a second chance for all, just as it did for Ebenezer Scrooge in the past and for us today.

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 peace in God's story this Christmas as you take time to pause in the presence of the Lord.

Trusting God is easy when times are good when we’re healthy and happy, prosperous, and protected. But how do we rest in his sovereignty when we don’t understand his plan? This five-day devotional by Ernest Easley looks to Paul and David—men who had their share of trials—to learn more about how to rest in God’s sovereignty.

The Bible has a lot to say about coveting. Our lives have been crowded with competition that encourages us to constantly compare ourselves to others and want what they have, but God’s Word warns us about coveting. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on coveting, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

As Valentine's Day dawns, a symphony of love and anticipation fills the air. In the midst, it becomes paramount to reflect on the biblical wisdom surrounding the choices we make in matters of the heart. We will unravel timeless principles anchored in God's word.

Competition can be harmful when it becomes a source of worship for you—either you worship the glory itself or what the title of "athlete" gives you, things like money, influence, or identity. If you don’t know from the outset what you’re competing for, you’ll miss the real prize and be easily enticed away from your original passion for the game and the full use intended for your athletic gifts.

Ryan Wekenman has been a single pastor for over a decade. He found out how hard it can be to thrive where you are. Regrets from the past and fear of the future can make it tough to find peace in the present. This study will guide you through several passages that will help you conquer yesterday's regrets, ditch tomorrow's worries, and thrive right where you are.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the fifth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Loneliness can deeply affect your emotional and spiritual well-being, making it easy to feel isolated or forgotten. "Never Alone: Discovering Joy and Contentment in Singleness" is a 5-day devotional that addresses these struggles head-on. Through Scripture and reflection, you'll learn how God's presence, His promises, and the companionship He offers can transform your loneliness into a season of growth, joy, and deeper connection with Him.

Scripture frequently calls us to hold couplets of seemingly opposing truths in tension. For example, plan for tomorrow AND don't worry about it, enjoy restful “self-care” AND embrace self-sacrifice, desire good things AND be content. Join me as we explore five pieces of “double-sided wisdom,” mining seemingly minor nuances for major truths to apply to our work today!

Explore what it means to be an Inventive Family, using your creativity and problem-solving skills to positively impact the world. Through biblical examples like King David, discover how God has uniquely gifted your family to think outside the box, innovate, and serve others in powerful ways. This plan will guide you through balancing creativity with wisdom, avoiding common pitfalls, and seizing opportunities to turn big ideas into lasting impact for God's kingdom. Embrace your family's inventive spirit and step into your God-given purpose!

Missional living is not self-powered or self-directed. It’s not about seeing a challenge, gearing up, and running toward it all on your own strength. That way lies sure disillusionment and even bitterness. Missional living is 100% empowered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit — his power, presence, provision, and perspective. In this 5-day plan, we’ll look at how the first disciples and apostles learned to live missional lives shaped by the gifts that Jesus gave them through his Spirit.

Ever felt thankful at Thanksgiving but wondered why that feeling didn't last long? Perhaps, you need a new way to think about gratitude and a new approach to practicing it. In this plan and 5 day challenge, you'll learn how to exercise your gratitude muscle, especially in moments when you're struggling to thank God or feel joyful.

Most of us long for a joyful Christmas but struggle to reconcile our idealized visions with our messy reality. As we prepare for Jesus’ arrival, how can we embrace the season in a way that offers hope rather than stress? Jesus is not turned away by our messiness; instead, he encourages us to experience his peace. Let’s discover what the expectancy of Jesus’ birth means for all of us.

The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of busyness, family complexities, and even loneliness that can pull us away from the love of Jesus. From Humbug to Hallelujah uses the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to explore these challenges and point us to the hope and truth of the Bible. In just five days, this devotional will resettle your heart on Christ during one of the year’s busiest times.

Why is contentment so challenging to achieve? And why is comparison so hard to overcome? Over these next few days, join author Bridgette Tomlin as she breaks down what Scripture actually defines as the sin of discontentment. Be challenged through God's Word to kick comparison & discontentment to the curb with intentional gratitude.

This 5-day plan explores the surprising balance between contending for God’s promises and being content in His provision. Dive into biblical examples and practical insights to learn how to pursue God’s calling without losing joy, and how to rest in His presence without complacency. If you’ve ever struggled to find purpose in the waiting or peace in the pursuit, this plan offers encouragement and actionable steps for living fully in both. Embrace the tension between striving and stillness, and discover a deeper faith along the way.

Explore biblical principles of stewardship through stories of individuals who made the most of their little and leftovers. From Ruth’s perseverance and a widow’s sacrifice to Paul’s contentment and Gideon’s obedience, these examples encourage us to cultivate both faith and stewardship in our own seasons. As you journey through this plan, may you be encouraged by the wisdom in the psalmist’s words, “Better is the little the righteous has.”

Transform how your family views money in just 15 minutes daily! This 5-day devotional equips couples to discover biblical financial principles together, then engage their children through practical activities. In a world fixated on material wealth and cryptocurrency, "Lasting Treasures" offers timeless wisdom on contentment, stewardship, and generosity. Each day includes Scripture reading, couple discussion prompts, and age-appropriate family exercises—from gratitude jars to three-jar savings systems. Build your family's financial foundation on Kingdom values rather than cultural pressures. Begin creating a godly financial legacy that will influence generations!

This Bible plan presented by Design2Be Employment Relations offers guidance and encouragement for those facing pain, frustration, or injustice in their workplace. Through biblical insights, readers will discover how to find hope, purpose, and strength in the midst of difficult work situations. With reflections from Author Jennifer Brown's own experiences of navigating difficult work places, this plan helps readers navigate the complexities of work-related suffering while trusting in God's plan for their lives.

The Bible has a lot to say about contentment. While contentment often gets confused with complacency in our society, they are very different. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on contentment, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

This devotion contains encouraging Bible verses for when you feel dissatisfied. Let these Bible verses will strengthen your spiritual life.

A look at actual examples of fundraising in Scripture including Moses, David, Hezekiah, Nehemiah, Jesus, and Paul. Spend a week learning the variety and creativity used in raising support for the Kingdom.

How can we find fulfillment in work that we think doesn't matter to God? It all starts with a biblical perspective. Discover the key to finding fulfillment in your work by understanding how it fits into God's incredible plan in the Bible.