Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:31

It seems we’re all in need of a good hug, real connection, and something delightful to celebrate right now. Our prayer is that this Advent devotional will offer you and your family a way to connect, learn about the real Christmas story, and celebrate Jesus’s birth with new traditions, dinnertime stories, bedtime conversations, and family activities. We hope this Christmas “hug” brings beautiful memories to your home this Advent season!

Advent is a season of waiting, hope and expectancy. As we prepare for Christmas day, we both celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to the day He returns again. For the next 7 days, prepare for the celebration of our Savior by reading the Christmas story from a different perspective each day!

The gospel of Luke has been beautifully adapted to film and takes you on the road with Jesus. Experience all the highs and lows of his life, starting with the journey towards Christmas. Experience the story through the eyes of Luke and writer Jan-Willem Bosman.

This year offers a unique opportunity to rethink and experience afresh the importance of Advent as an invitation to prepare our hearts for the coming of what we need most. This is a different kind of anticipation, for Advent invites us to look back and forward at the coming of Christ in the world and in our hearts.

It's a new year, a fresh start with an empty calendar. In this seven day reading plan, we'll discover how to accomplish the goals we have for this year while giving God all of the glory!

When part one of MADE for MORE was launched, we looked at what God MADE us for. In the next seven days we will explore the MORE we have all been made for. Over the next week, Dr. Kent Ingle, President of Southeastern University, will show us some of the ways that God’s Spirit works in his people and leads us into MORE.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

This series – “Gracious Jesus” is a deep dive into the life and teachings of Jesus from the gospels. Historical context is brought in to enrich and bring a more accurate dimension of the context of Jesus’ life. Most importantly, if we are receptive to the Spirit, He opens our spiritual eyes to see God, the world around and ourselves with completely new perspectives.

Learn seven time-tested ways to pray that will strengthen your relationship with God. Each day Amy will guide you on how to incorporate one practice into your life. As you turn to God, you’ll discover him happy to hear from you. And you’ll find that prayer becomes a habit to enjoy, helping you to know God better and building your faith in him.

Are you avoiding conversations with Muslim friends about your Christian faith because you have no idea how to begin? Paul’s ministry in Athens will give you a starting place. Then four unique things about Jesus that are in both the Bible and the Qur’an will give you practical examples of how to use common ground to reach Muslims for Christ.