Forgiveness

The Bible is a book of redemption, freedom, and hope. Within its pages are characters dynamic and full of grit—broken men and women looking for answers. In a way, they’re a lot like the current and former prisoners who authored the devotionals you’re about to read. We hope you are encouraged and inspired by voices from the church behind bars. May their testimony set us all free.

I Surrender: Inspirational Devotions Written by Prisoners

Marriage is a blessing from God, but because we are flawed individuals, it can be hard at times. This reading plan offers words from God’s Word about common marital issues.

Marriage Is Hard

Are you ready to have the barriers that pain has caused in your life knocked down for good? Penny Maxwell will guide you in this 3-day devotional to walk through biblical healing and experience forgiveness, grace, and freedom on a daily basis. Learn how to trust God with every ounce of your heart so you can see a change in your life and the world around you. 

Forgiveness, Grace, and Freedom

In this short epistle, Paul reminds Philemon of his faith in Christ and his love for the saints. He then asks Philemon to welcome Onesimus, his runaway slave, despite the risks. Paul concludes with the rewards of a response of faith and love: Christlikeness, koinonia, and community. This three-day plan will challenge you to practice faith and love in more profound ways. 

[The Epistle of Philemon] Taking Chances

The riveting true story of one refugee's miraculous escape first from Iran, then from imprisonment in Turkey, and her gradual discovery of freedom, hope, and the inexplicable love of Jesus, which she now shares with others who are leaving Islam behind.

Stranger No More

This nine-day devotional addresses common childhood traumas and abuses men face, often in silence. It aims to uncover these hidden struggles, offering hope, healing, and restoration. Men are encouraged to step into the light and seek help for their wounds, embracing a journey from darkness to healing.

Overcoming the Father Wound: The Path to Victory

Take a deep dive into the words of the world's most-loved choral work, Handel's Messiah - all taken from the Bible. Messiah tells the story of God’s plan for the world, the promise of Messiah - Jesus - in the Old Testament, His coming in the Gospels, and His sacrifice so you may have eternal life. Grow in your faith journey as you reflect on the references to Messiah throughout the Bible. Hallelujah! 

MESSIAH Part One

Suffering is a fundamental part of the Christian faith (2 Timothy 3:12), and your godly response to it grows through encountering God and meditating on His Word. The following verses, when memorized, can encourage you toward a godly response to suffering.

Suffering

So many people struggle with pain and behavioural problems because of the treatment they received from their parents. This Reading Plan wants to help you understand what happens to many people and how to look at the character of God for healing and guidance.