Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 14:9

Learn to define clearly your dreams for yourself. Identify the obstacles holding you back. Come up with a specific plan for reaching goals. Develop the tools that will help you act on the plan.

Does your faith sometimes feel more like a programmed routine than an exciting adventure? No matter what season of life we are in, our hearts hunger for a fresh, revolutionary journey with Jesus. This week’s devotional invites us closer to the Jesus of the Gospels who calls us to follow him into a bigger life than we can imagine—because he loves who God created us to be.

The Bible has a lot to say about giving. Most of us know to give to the church, and the poor, maybe even a child in need in a third-world country. But God's perspective on giving is much greater. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on giving, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

In these devotionals, Texas pastor “JP” Pokluda leads us in looking at some of the modern-day vices that we find ourselves giving into (even when we know deep down that we shouldn’t). The goal is not to make us feel guilty. It is to help us see where we may have given the enemy (Satan) a foothold in our lives and, by looking to God’s Word, to pursue the life-giving virtues that Jesus has called us to.

Have you ever noticed so much of Jesus' ministry happened over meals? Around the table, Jesus taught about the new community He was creating, called the Kingdom of God, and demonstrated who can be invited. In this series from Compassion Canada, we explore what the meals of Jesus can teach us about following Jesus and breaking our bread. 

Most men have experienced times of great frustration and disappointment because they feel like they are lacking something in their lives, or that others have more. So, how do we find our way to true contentment and satisfaction, regardless of our circumstances? Join us in this 7-day devotional for men, written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Jesus desires to minister through us to spread the message of His kingdom to other people. In this devotional, you will discover Jesus’s priorities and be encouraged to make His priorities your own, reflect His nature, and use the gifts He’s given you, following His example in love and service. Loving God and loving others are the greatest commandments; if we love God, we can love others in His name.

The key to finding success in life or a meaningful career isn't about who you know, but how you serve. That is how you can truly make a difference in the world—one person at a time. In this devotional, you will learn how you can change the world by: making yourself available instead of visible, giving instead of taking and losing yourself instead of finding yourself.

If you are in bondage to something and it seems that you can’t overcome it, then this plan was designed with you in mind. Michael Williams Jr. was in bondage to drugs for 22 years, then one day he totally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit then led him to make some “Minor Adjustments,” which he recorded with the hope that it’ll help you in your deliverance.

This plan will equip readers with the 4 biblically-based cornerstones of both their marriage and parenting. Readers will be empowered to pour more into a healthy marriage and raise their children in truth, love, and effectiveness.