Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 61:4

Take a step inside Lecrae’s personal reflection on Restoration for insights on developing deeper intimacy with God in the midst of pain and brokenness. Now including new content!

Wanting to be happy is a normal human desire. But we all have experiences in life that show us that happiness can be fleeting. One moment you feel happy, the next you don’t. It is possible to be so unhappy that joy seems to be out of reach. The Bible teaches us a lot about happiness. This reading plan will help you find the way to lasting joy.

“God is good.” Everyone who’s been a Christian for a while has heard this statement a thousand times. We hear it. We say it. We sing it. But do we really believe it? For the next 21 days we are going to be exploring what the Bible has to tell us about the goodness of God.

Embark on this 21-day journey with Mark and Darlene Zschech. Immerse yourself in key scriptures guided by the insights of these seasoned pastors. Unveil the power of prayer through daily reflections, fostering a deeper connection with God. We pray you will experience renewal, growth, and spiritual breakthroughs as you align your heart with God's Word.

We will reflect on Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that all point towards the coming of Christ. As we look at the story of Christ’s anticipated arrival over this Christmas season, our prayer at New Life Church is that you would remember that Jesus came to be the embodiment of God’s promises for salvation and redemption.

This Advent Guide comes from students, faculty and staff at Belmont University. Advent is that season of waiting that carefully and purposefully helps us to realign our priorities and to glimpse, anew, our place before God. Our humble hope is this guide helps people focus more fully on Jesus Christ through the Advent season.

In a world which works to re-invent itself at an ever-accelerated pace, some things remain the same. This 30-day journey through The Cape Town Commitment invites you to discover enduring biblical truths and awaken your calling in God’s global mission. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by voices from across the world, each day offers reflection, conviction, and hope. Come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and renewed—for the sake of the church, the world, and Christ’s glory.

Using Joseph’s dramatic story as the framework, Stripped addresses the struggle to reconcile God’s love with inflicted pain. If He loves us, why does He allow others to hurt us? It addresses how to find hope and intimacy with God, despite the pain of being stripped, trust in His plans and power to redeem our stories, be successful in the land of our suffering, and forget, fructify, and forgive. This devotional is adapted from the book "Stripped: Trusting God When He Allows Others to Hurt You" by Karenlie Riddering, available on Amazon and Kindle.

Long ago, a writer named Hannah More used her poems to help end slavery. Another writer, Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, wrote stories that showed how terrible forced labor was in his country. Just like them, today's artists can use the gifts God has given them combined with the truth of God's word to make a difference in the world. This plan will encourage you to use your God-given talents to stand up for truth and help others in need.

The following reading plan is provided to encourage you to dig deep into the Biblical message of generosity. It is here that we discover the good news that God has not only made us to be recipients of his grace but has also invited us to become participants in the movement of his divine generosity. We invite you to join us on the journey toward generous living.