Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:37

We hate to admit it, but after years of reading the same story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe that we had the first time. That's why The Characters of Christmas was written, to give you a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the characters that played a part in Jesus' birth and restore awe to the Christmas story.

Watch this devotional plan to find out what you can do when the Christmas season isn't so happy and merry.

Our values will determine our leadership style. What are the right values? Leaders in the Bible demonstrate essential traits for today’s leaders. In this 5-day devotional discover how to become a life-giving leader!

In a world of social media and cable news outlets, we’re often more concerned with our outer image than our inner make up. You can look good on the outside without being good on the inside. If you long to commit yourself to the content of your character, join James Merritt for a look at five traits that form the bedrock of a godly life and a good society.

God cannot be known as we know a machine, an idea, or a tree, which we are able to “objectify.” He is truly known only in relationship. In the contemplative tradition, Richard Rohr describes how we can come to know God through relationship—by joining in a “dance” of holiness and love with the Father, Son, and Spirit—through which we are transformed, pray meaningfully, and serve others in love.

Right now the world is not only talking about a deadly virus non-stop but is directly feeling its effects in seemingly every person. If that is you, we have a 5 Day devotional designed to help build your faith up and arm you with the Word of God; not only to help you face these challenges but to thrive and come through in these difficult times.

When Harold and Rachel Earls met, they didn’t expect to soon be navigating a long-distance engagement, the struggles and joys of early marriage, and a life-threatening climb up Mt. Everest. Yet their journey of faith, love, and perseverance through their unusual courtship and newlywed days strengthened their relationship—and reminds us what it means to live with courage as we follow our own higher calling.

God is inviting you to join him, to participate in his redemptive work in the world. But where do you start? How do you discern calling? How do you know whether you are hearing God’s voice, or just last night’s pizza? What do you do when you experience challenges, criticism, and doubts? This 5-day plan will help you discover and live out your calling with confidence and joy.

During the Christmas season, many Christians sing the hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," which depicts the longing of the people of God for their Savior. This hope for the Savior is grounded in the Old Testament and its revelation of the Messiah. In this plan, we will look closely at the Old Testament promises about the Messiah and see how Christ perfectly fills that role.

Christmas is a time of joy, hope and love. As we get ready to celebrate, we are going to take a journey to Bethlehem and experience the story of Christmas to prepare our hearts to receive the greatest gift of all - Jesus.