Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 55:8

Encouragement from a mom who launched her 7 children and lived to tell about it. Part 6 of 12 devotionals in this series.

Ten years ago I moved across the ocean, from Tennessee to Uganda, full of something I thought was hope but was more like naive optimism. When I faced tragedy, loss, and my own weakness, I wondered, Is God really good? And that’s when I began to understand what true hope is. I pray you will find hope in these brief devotionals—a whisper from God that even in your deepest sorrow, He is near.    

The bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three! lays out a simple, Bible-based plan that shows parents how to help their kids tame their tongues and walk in the transforming power of Christ. Parents are often embarrassed or shocked by what comes out of their children’s mouths. Frustrated, they raise their voices, threaten, and coerce to try to change the behavior. But what if there were a plan--pulled directly from God’s Word--that equipped parents to see the root behind their kids’ words? A plan that helped them address the heart of the matter in a calm and effective way?

Everyone loves a comeback. The masses cheer for the underdog in sports just so they can get the emotional high of watching a comeback. They inspire us because they help us believe that whatever we might be facing, hope is just around the corner. Now, take the next five days and find out how you can pick yourself up off the mat and make your spiritual comeback! Excerpts from Your Comeback , by Tony Evans. Copyright 2018, published by Harvest House Publishers.

The prevailing culture discourages openness and trust in God, so every once in awhile you may experience doubt in your faith. Perhaps you question how close God is and whether you’re measuring up. These are the words needed to guide you back to feeling close to God and accepting of the love He has for you. Start this five-day plan to let Him remind you what to believe in.

When you're brokenhearted or can't find your way, it's easy to feel discouraged and hopeless. But it's in these times that we can find encouragement knowing that God is faithful to guide, comfort, and provide for us. During this 5-day plan, you'll come to recognize how God's ways are directly tied to His precious promises.

Transformed by God by Kate Nicholas

What characteristics would a leader who will guide two million people out from slavery into a new life of freedom need? How could he or she solve the conflicts that would arise between so many people? This five-part devotional explores the characteristics this leader should have according to a specific incident in Moses’s life during the Exodus. If we take them into account, that leader could be any of us.

No one enjoys the pain of brokenness. But God doesn't break us to cause undue pain. He breaks us because he loves us. He breaks us to bless us. God chips away at anything in our lives that prevents us from finding our true purpose and love for him. If you are going through a season of brokenness, know that God is working things together for your good.

God wants to set you free from pornography addiction. When I was addicted to pornography, and at the lowest point in my life, Jesus showed me the true power of what He did on the cross. His grace and love set me free. Be encouraged by my story, and find freedom from pornography today.