Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 16:11

Despite all the world’s connectivity and social media, studies reveal that isolation and loneliness have become an epidemic. Moreover, we can believe that we are invisible even to God. This devotional centers around four “invisibles” that were visible to God and the lessons we learn from them when we feel invisible and forgotten.

In this devotional, we will dig into what Scripture says about love, and I will share my story of discovering God’s love, to the point of forgiving the person who hurt me the most in my life. God desperately wants to show you the depths of His love and the person(s) in your life who you have struggled to love and forgive. Will you let love in?

Times are tough. Anxiety can grow inside us like a contagion as we battle external stress and internal doubt. Jesus knew that the better we know our Father, the less reason we’ll have to be anxious. In Matthew 6, Jesus draws us back to our Father, the One who sees us, knows our needs, and provides hope.

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This is week four of the four weeks of the 30 day challenge.

Genesis begins the story of God and God’s people. Throughout history, God’s people have read it to remind themselves of their place in that story. Let Prof. N.T. Wright guide you on this tour of Genesis, opening up new ways to think about this book. Over seven days, discover God’s singular purpose carried from Creation to New Creation, and how Genesis sets the stage for the grand biblical narrative.

What does it mean to be free? In this Plan, we will explore the meaning of true freedom in Christ. “For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; similarly, the one who was free when called is Christ’s slave” (1 Corinthians 7:22, NIV).

Hospitality is God’s welcome. As Creator, He enjoys time with us, remembers our preferences and likes who we really are—no need to dress-up or wear a mask. In this plan we will explore the massive, welcoming heart of God and practical ways to extend hospitality to others. Welcome home!

Some persons from the Bible are very well known. Others are mentioned only a few times. Hagar is one such little known person. Yet we can learn valuable lessons from her life story!

It’s easy to feel unseen as a mom—when no one appreciates the countless dinners, playdates, and appointments we’ve made happen while trying to keep every living being in the house fed, clothed, and somewhat in their right minds. If that’s you, too, the story of Hagar can change your life, helping you experience God’s transformative love in five straightforward steps.

Knowing the names of God brings us closer and to a deeper relationship with Him. Throughout the scriptures, we see either God reveal himself, or the people call out to a particular characteristic attributed to His Name. Over the next few days, as we contemplate the resurrection, let us dive deeper into the personhood of God. In this plan, we will go over a few of the Names of God.