Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 13:34

Stepfamilies face unique issues, and while integrating a stepfamily is rewarding, it can also be challenging at times. This 6-day video series plan from stepfamily expert Ron Deal provides practical realistic solutions for developing a healthy blended family.

Are you married?  If so, congratulations!  You have been blessed.  Your wife is a gift from God (Proverbs 18:22), and no matter the state of your marriage at present, the covenant relationship you share with her is a God-ordained privilege.  This privilege of marriage comes with responsibility, not only to your spouse, but also to God, as marriage itself is a metaphor for Jesus’ relationship to the Church.  Want to glorify God and help advance the Gospel?  Learn how to love your wife well!

Do you find yourself buried in the quicksand of busyness? Is your capacity squeezed by the pressures and demands of life and leadership? In The Leader's Journey you will be introduced to the four domains of leader development: Lead SELF - Lead OTHERS - Lead TEAMS - Lead ORGANIZATIONS. Gaining a Biblical perspective on these areas will propel YOU to a life of greater impact. Welcome to The Leader's Journey!

Christmas is a wonderful time of year – it’s the celebration of our Savior’s birth! But it can also get a little crazy for parents. Sometimes in the midst of all the activities, shopping, toy-induced tantrums, financial pressure, obligations and family dynamics, we can lose track of the joy of it all. Let these 6 lessons help you make the holidays a warm, wonderful experience for your family this year.

We all have a common denominator. We will die. I will die. You will die. Death will defeat you. You won’t be able to dodge it, sidestep it, trick it or make it disappear. But then there is Jesus, the man who defeated the grave. Jesus stood toe to toe with the grave and defeated death. When Jesus talks, the grave speaks.

What is the meaning of life? What do we do in the face of a pandemic? Where can we take all of our anger and anxiety? People have questions and need hope. We have that Answer and that Hope; His name is Jesus! But how can we best share Him with those who so desperately need His presence? By making evangelism personal.

It is essential that we refer to the example of Jesus as we seek to help others grow spiritually. When we view the disciplemaking work of Jesus, we see numerous principles that undergird the model He set out for us. Looking back on disciplemaking over the years, here are six vital elements that help us gauge how closely we are walking in Jesus’ footsteps as disciplemakers.

The time has come to tear down the walls that have separated us and the religious spirit that has bound us. Racial Reconciliation and unity are possible in our day. The world is waiting for the Church to rise up and to be what God created her to be. This devotional will help you see the Church, and its divine purpose, through the eyes of Christ.

Jesus and the disciples' last evening together wasn't an idyllic holiday meal with good friends. Jesus knows that two of the men around the table will soon fail him and break apart the fellowship they have shared the last three years. His leadership in preparing the community for the coming relational violations is a powerful example for us.

Tired of dealing with conflict? Maybe it’s another argument on social media…or maybe it’s just that one person you never seem to get along with. Whatever—or whoever—your stress is about, don’t lose hope! In this 6-day study, Joyce shares practical tips and truths to help you manage the difficult people in your life, one act of love at a time.