Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 61:4

Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life can be dark. And it leaves its mark—like ashes of grief—in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. In this plan, Darcie Stephens, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries, shares some of her own story of loving those in the midst of substance abuse and how God brought her HOPE.

Join us on this journey to deepen your relationship with Jesus. This is part one of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. See also Jesus, I Need You (companion prayer).

We invite you to join us in preparing room in our hearts for Christ. It’s the cry of our hearts to which God responds with His Son, “Emmanuel” - God is with us. Giving time and attention to the coming Light of the world can spark a tiny hope, ignite a thrill of joy and give us a glimpse of love in a time that otherwise may be exhausting, overwhelming and stressful.

Mary Marantz draws on her story of growing up in poverty in West Virginia to remind us that sometimes we find redemption not in spite of the dirt and pain in our lives, but because of it.

Join Pastor Darlene Zschech for a 6-day study on the Sisters of Zelophehad, who stepped out of their comfort zones and dared to ask for something very radical in their time. We believe their story can inspire women today, who are called to be strong pillars of faith and destined to be witnesses in our culture.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

According to Grace Life International counselor Mark Maulding, God’s best-kept secret is this: The Christian life is easier than you think, because you already have everything you need in Christ to live it! Maulding has dedicated his life to teaching this message. Now he introduces some of the key concepts of God’s best-kept secret in a week’s worth of devotions here on YouVersion.

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is simple, but it is a foundational element of the Christian life that many Christ-followers miss. Spend 7 prayerful days in God’s Word as Pastor James MacDonald guides you through his teaching on the role of the Holy Spirit and how we can be filled to overflowing with His life-giving presence in our lives. 

Your car was made to run on fuel and God made men to run on friendship. Life gets busy and it's easy to assume you can "save that for later" or "I'm fine without friends" but brother, it's just not how you were made. This 7 day plan will help you understand God's purpose for friendship and equip you to lean into the life he designed you to live.

"Restore me, and I will return, for You are the Lord my God." Jeremiah 31:18 Our God is in the restoration business; our God is a restorer. Restoration is the nature of God. Join me, Angus Buchan, on this 7-day journey and look at the areas in our daily lives God restores if we have faith and by obedience let Him work in and through our lives.