Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 12:17

Money can be awkward to talk about and difficult to understand. But how we spend our money often determines how we spend our lives. So how can we make sure we’re honoring God and serving others with our finances? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll look at real stories from ordinary people who are learning how to take control of their budgets and live more generous lives.

We all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige--Jesus is very clear about that--but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society's lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter.

Does is seem strange that loving God and others more fully would be the result of a book focused on money? Dig into these excerpts showing what Jesus taught and we forgot. Swap duty for freedom, worry for gratitude, envy for joy as you begin to understand your calling to be God’s steward.

When it comes to managing our time and money, it’s easy to jump into the practical tips without considering our underlying mindsets. But ignoring our thoughts and feelings about time and money makes it harder to create lasting change. This 7-day Bible Plan helps us navigate the tension, identify why we feel the way we do, and then take action to manage our resources well.

It is tempting to want to accumulate earthly wealth. It allows you to buy and do anything you want and secure your financial future. But the Bible warns against riches and points us to a wealth that is truly fulfilling and more enduring than earthly life.

The Bible has a lot to say about budgeting. Tracking where our money goes every month is not just for the sake of a stress- and debt-free life, but to align how we give, save and spend with His priorities. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on budgeting, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

The Bible has a lot to say about our part in handling money and possessions. Instead of doing what we will, God wants us to do His will. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding of being faithful with finances, how to apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

The Bible has a lot to say about investing. God’s Word instructs us to spread our investments, consult with wise counselors, and most importantly, store our treasures in Heaven. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on investing, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme for the week of prayer in 2018, "Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power" is inspired by Exodus 15:6.

This eight-day reading plan walks you through the same journey Jesus led His disciples on before his death and resurrection.. OneHope develops Scripture engagement content, like this reading plan, to help young people around the world interact with God’s Word, accomplishing their vision of “ God’s Word. Every Child.”  

Jesus’ longest recorded prayer was for the unity of His followers. Yet we find ourselves in a time of deep division. Uncover the forces that undermine our unity in Christ; discover practical recommendations to combat division; and explore how collaboration and generosity increase our Kingdom impact. This plan is based on the book Rooting for Rivals , by Peter Greer, Chris Horst, and Jill Heisey.

Traveling through the Himalayan mountains, David Platt was confronted with staggering physical and spiritual needs unlike any he had ever seen. Leaving, Platt asked fundamental questions about his life and ministry. In the Something Needs to Change Bible study, Platt takes you on a life-altering trek through the gospel of Luke asking: What does it mean to follow Jesus in a world filled with urgent physical and spiritual needs?

The Israelites' journey can often mimic our journey with the Lord. Sadly, they were often found grumbling and complaining instead of being filled with faith and, therefore, missed out on some of God’s blessings for them. In this 8-session reading plan, we will go on a journey to learn from them, so that we can receive all the blessings God has made available to us.

We all have two choices: Follow the wisdom of this world or follow the Wisdom of God. This is a particularly pressing decision in our daily lives as we determine where to allocate our wealth. Leverage provides a roadmap for Christians to use their earthly gifts–not for personal benefit–but for the advancement of His Kingdom.

The riches of this world appear to be everything we’ve ever wanted or hoped for. Sometimes, they seem to certify status or worth or even godliness. But what if they’re just dust that deceives us? Read and listen to these Bible stories about men who were rich and poor, and discover how God offers us true prosperity.

You might think, rich is the other guy. Rich is having more than you currently have. If that’s the case, you can be rich and not know it. You can be rich and not feel or act like it. In fact, most of us are richer than we think. We just aren't very good at it. It’s one thing to Be Rich. Andy wants to help us all be GOOD at it!

God wants you to live in the genuine security of His care, trusting Him to provide for you. Yet there’s only one way you can remain confidently protected when money troubles hit. Based on the book 'Secure: Discovering True Security in Turbulent Financial Times', this devotional by Rick Dunham shows you how you can experience the freedom and peace God gives only when you find your real security in Him.

Teenagers today face unprecedented and complex challenges in their lives and relationships. Parents and youth leaders can offer valuable Christian guidance, but it’s in Scripture that we encounter the wisdom of Jesus, new and sufficient for that day’s difficulty and temptation. Join Paul David Tripp for a 10-day devotional journey adapted from New Morning Mercies for Teens. Designed to help teenagers deepen their trust in God, this study encourages them to rely on His grace daily, equipping them with biblical truth for whatever they face.

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Have you ever had a moment when you made a choice that changed the course of your life? In Jesus' ministry, this moment came when "he set his face to go to Jerusalem" (Luke 9:51), and toward his death and resurrection. In this 11-day series, you are invited to travel with Jesus to Jerusalem and to the cross, and consider the crossroads in your own life.

God decides who gets promoted, when and how they get promoted, and where they get promoted to. Promotion can come in ministry, in marriage, in relationships, or in business. Many do not want to go through the process required for promotion, but God is never stagnant; He always wants us to grow and increase. Discover today how you can experience God’s promotions!

This Study delves into the Vices and Virtues that lay at the foundation of all evil and all goodness. We invite you, as a creative supplement to this Biblical study, to read paranormal thriller Valley of the Broken    by Garden City author, Kelly Baugh. It’s the first book in a series of seven that will delve into each sin, as well as its corresponding virtue. See Kelly and 150+ great authors and church innovators at the Make Jesus Conference online. Register Now. 

Punch greed in the face with reckless love! God is eager to display his love, goodness, and wisdom for all of heaven and earth to see. Dive into God’s desire to use business to supernaturally touch physical and spiritual poverty and bring the abundance of His kingdom to earth.

God created us to find meaning in our lives. But we live in a broken world where we’re continually frustrated in our search. So, what’s the point of living life? This is the question the Teacher in Ecclesiastes is asking. At first, the message of this wisdom book seems to lead to despair, but in fact points to the hope of life found in God alone.

This reading plan explores the third Gospel. Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third Gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.