Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Peter 1:8

During this difficult season of social distancing, economic upheaval, and panic about the COVID-19 pandemic, Joni shares her biblical perspective on suffering. Instead of being fearful as we huddle at home, Scripture shows us that the only place to find true comfort is in the arms of our good and wise God, who remains our sovereign Savior. This reading plan will encourage you to focus on Jesus in troubled times.

We want to start each day this week by asking one question: What does it look like to be faithful today? That’s it. Just one day at a time. Find out how your journey with God might look different as you take it one step, one 24-hour period, at a time.

From loving one another with greater intentionality to loving one another in our differences, the Bible is filled with examples on how we can fulfill one of the greatest commandments: loving others. Because when the body of Christ lives and loves the way Jesus called us to, we’re a force to be reckoned with.

Jesus didn’t come to replace the role of dad, He came to redeem it! In Finding Dad we discover how to forgive, heal, and reconcile the father wound while finding trust, protection, and identity in our heavenly Father.

Have you ever wondered how Jesus processed the feelings of day to day life? Paul Marc Goulet guides a week’s worth of reflection on topics like anxiety, anger, and fear - and how Jesus dealt with them all.

There are times when God dramatically breaks through the obstacles in our lives, bringing instant change and deliverance. But what if the mountain doesn’t move, or God’s promises don’t seem to be fulfilled, or breakthrough doesn’t come instantly? God is still mightily at work to bring about change because He is unstoppable! When the mountain doesn’t move, He will raise you up so you can go over it.

Let me ask you this—if you’ve read three books on singleness, attended two seminars on Christian courtship, and committed to one month of prayer for your spouse, does that make you ready for a relationship? It’s so easy to reach that “golden age,” apply the 3-2-1 principle above and think you’re ready. . . but what if I could show you how to KNOW you’re ready?

The problem with trying to change is that we often approach it in the wrong way. You see weak spots in your life and want to get better, stronger, healthier. No matter how many times you’ve failed before, God’s power and a renewed perspective can help you make this time different. With this plan, author Debra Fileta will help you reset, trading unhealthy cyclical behaviors for life-giving new patterns.

When we live a life of excellence, we become a powerful influence for Christ in the world. We bring in the hidden and visible components of excellence that make us the salt and light of the world. As we desire to excel, may we add divine flavor, bring healing, create a thirst for Christ, serve as preservatives, and permeate the system.

Everybody experiences negative emotions at least once in their life. Do we know what they are for? Are we right to feel negative emotions? In this devotional, the Yellow Balloons Team helps us understand why God designed these emotions and how we can navigate through them.