Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 9:21

There’s a reason that the two greatest commandments according to Jesus begin “You shall love….” There’s a reason that the apostle Paul says we can have all the spiritual gifts in the world yet still “gain nothing” if we lack love. In this seven-day survey on God’s love and ours, Alistair explains why love truly is at the heart of Christianity.

This fourth devotional in the “Fear of the Lord” series expands on the connection between the fear of God and the resulting obedience to His word. Through obedience to God and His ways, our faith is strengthened. Through Abraham’s obedience, Joseph’s unwavering faith, Elijah’s restoration, Daniel’s rescue from the lions’ den, and Saul’s transformation into Paul, we see the common essential quality displayed is courageous fear, which always yields glorious treasure.

Paul’s past was filled with misdirected passion. But when God showed up, Paul was radically changed. God forgave Paul for his past sins and then used him to be one of the greatest Christians in the history of the faith. If God forgave Paul, He can forgive anyone and give them purpose. Paul changed the world because he allowed God to change him.

Rick Warren shows how God uses a predicable pattern and process to develop your faith, so you can realize His dream for your life. Awaken and pursue the custom-made dream that God created you to fulfill. Taken from Rick Warren's, Created to Dream Bible study.

When you're hanging by a thread, losing faith, and short on strength, what you need is real encouragement—a call to action to push back the darkness. Face your fears and remember that you are not alone. Drawing inspiration from biblical heroes of faith, journey through Hebrews 11 & 12 with Pastor Kyle Idleman and let your Father carry the weight that has been holding you back and keeping you down.

In this eight-day Easter devotional, we'll explore how a relationship with Jesus changes everything. We'll discover that, whatever season you’re in, good or bad, joyful or full of sorrow . . . your story is not over yet—there’s more to be written! Greater things are yet to come because God has a plan for your life, an amazing plan filled with hope, peace, joy, and love.

This 8 day devotional is designed to help you to encounter God by exploring the ways different people have encountered God in the Bible. Each devotion contains several passages, short questions for journalling, and encourages a meaningful prayer time. Use these to prepare your heart & mind for God to encounter you personally.

Jesus left his disciples with this one command: Love others as I have loved you. Do you know exactly how Jesus Christ has loved you and is loving you right now? There is nothing more God wants you to know and experience than the love of Jesus Christ. Soak deep in this marvelous truth and live with confidence that God loves you!

Over the centuries, millions have been stirred by Christ’s lessons on the Law of Love, the Golden Rule, forgiving one’s enemies, and bearing good fruit. But are these famous words in Luke 6 really just a collection of inspiring moral teaching? Or do they offer us something even greater? In this 9-day plan, we learn how they can lead to a transformation that can only be accomplished by Jesus Himself.

Travel a different road that leads to Easter this year. Start your journey with global missionaries in the Middle East and navigate the sights and sounds that will help you experience Easter from a whole new perspective. Experience anew why Jesus came to this earth--to save the souls of mankind.