Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:15

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Stories are everywhere . They are the common theme shared by all people. They exist in every language, culture, time period and nation. Stories engage and entertain. They create emotion and empathy. Stories unite and connect. But why? What makes stories so powerful? Why are they so universal? How is a good story able to penetrate the distractions of a busy world? What causes a story to activate the minds of people anywhere?  The Original Storyteller seeks to answer those questions through the lens of God's stories. He is the first and best storyteller. His stories reveal the essence of all great stories. Take the journey towards becoming a better storyteller.

One of today’s most influential worship leaders and songwriters, Paul Baloche (Open The Eyes Of My Heart/A New Hallelujah) aims to make Christmas more than a season of nostalgia. He wants to make it a season of worship. With his albums, Christmas Worship (Volumes 1 & 2) and For Unto Us: Christmas Worship Live From London , Paul combines beloved carols with modern worship songs. With this plan, he examines the scriptural truths behind some of those songs, pointing our hearts to Jesus.

Ron Dicianni is one of today’s most renowned American Artists. His work has been featured in the Smithsonian and he’s painted the President of the United States. He is currently working on A Painted Visual Bible for Families. Join Ron and his friends in this walk through some pivotal stories for Advent and as he shows us that sometimes we need to "See" the story to truly experience its depth and beauty.

Christmas is our favorite time of year here at the Hollywood Prayer Network. It allows us to focus on the gift of Jesus, to send greetings and love to people, and to pray for those who struggle through this beautiful holy season. We hope to encourage you this Christmas by sharing this devotional that reminds you of the miracle of Jesus! And a very Merry Christmas to you!

Countdown to Christmas! This seven-day Bible reading plan can be used each day, during the week before Christmas. Travel to Bethlehem, see a new baby, meet shepherds and angels—and celebrate the most wonderful birthday! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

In a crowded Christmas season, most of us feel the stress and anxiety of family relationships, financial pressure, hasty decisions, and disappointed expectations. So go ahead. Take a breath. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan and realize the weight we feel may be something God never asked us to carry. How about we let go of the baggage? Let’s travel light.

Jesus’s invitation is clear throughout the Bible: Trust Me. Trust is vital in our families, communities, businesses, churches, and daily life, yet many of us struggle with trusting other people and even God Himself. These 7 devotionals come from Trueface’s 365 day devotional Trust for Today, and invite you to grow in trust with God and others one day at a time.

Mary was a mom, like many women. What can we learn from the heart of the woman chosen to bear the Messiah? Read along as Robin Meadows, author and relationship coach, shares from her experiences of launching seven children and living to tell about it.

I unashamedly love the Christmas season, where people come together around purposed food and extended time, and where the glory of God is declared from hearts around the globe, even those unaware. The canopies of heaven seem to be drawn open at this sacred time, as we gather around the birth of the ONE who changed everything for us. I pray you enjoy this collection of Christmas thoughts centered around some of the carols and Christmas hymns we know and love.