Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 8:1

Women increasingly control much of the world’s wealth. How can we become women who use the resources in our care for a greater good? We want to become women who value what is truly worthwhile and invest our means in ways that extend into eternity. Jesus says the fields are white for harvest and invites women to bear much fruit in his kingdom.

This three-day plan tells stories from Scripture and history of leaders who were behind great movements of God. For centuries, God has used leaders like you to fuel great revivals. We call them Gospel Patrons. Join us and discover your unique calling and the bigger purpose God has for your life.

We are Christians because someone was willing to be a witness. Yet many of us feel uncertain about sharing our faith. This plan, by Practicing the Way and John Mark Comer, invites us to recover Jesus' vision for witness as a natural overflow of love that companions people wherever they are in their spiritual journey. It features key ideas and practical suggestions for praying, practicing hospitality, partnering with the Holy Spirit, and sharing the good news with gentleness and authenticity.

There are so many expectations placed on women. Sometimes life feels like an endless cycle of responsibilities. Let’s intentionally pause to learn from the greatest teacher, Jesus, and see how His interactions with people show us a thing or two about what God truly expects. Get ready to throw off fear, shame, and judgment in order to take up the freedom Jesus died to give.

Do you ever wonder how you can be more generous with your time, money, and other resources? Maybe you've asked yourself, "how can I give to others and still have enough to get by on my own?" This plan will help guide you on a three step journey to a generous life. Get started on your journey today!

Every day we have a choice to chase God or choose to live with fear and regret. What does it mean to live determined? Explore 5 women of the BIble who lived determined as they encountered setbacks, defied obstacles, and walked by faith. Choose today to be determined, to stay when it's hard, to follow Jesus, and lead when you're called to lead, to give back, and to be courageous!

How can you minister to another woman holistically - heart, soul, mind, and strength? How can you care for the emotions, motivations, desires, thoughts, and relationships with yourself and others? In this 5-Day devotional, learn how to minister to another woman in each of these areas - heart, soul, mind and strength - as an extension of loving God.

Jesus made deliberate choices in the who, what, when, and where of His teachings and miracles. It’s no accident that culture’s “least of these” received the best of Him. In these five devotions, you’ll see Jesus’s countercultural ministry to women. While these women lived many years ago, they are no different from you and me. Their dreams lay shattered in a thousand pieces in each case - until Jesus.

What does the word motherhood encompass? Joy, pain, frustration, love, exhaustion, regret, pride, identity, sacrifice, purpose, loss, intimacy, anxiety, blessing, grief, and more. It is rarely what we expect. In our fallen world, Eve's curse impacts even the intended beauty of being a mom. And yet, the victory of Easter morning brings a special gift of hope to mothers. Let's explore the redemption of God's original masterpiece of motherhood.

This plan explores how women can breakthrough boldly, belong boldly, and believe boldly in the workplace. Using the stories of women today and from the Bible, you’ll see how God can use all circumstances to do a new thing in your work and life. No matter what you have experienced, you belong to the family of God. You’ll be inspired to live expectantly, believing God’s promises apply to you.

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Male or female, single or married, lonely or embraced, we all need friendship love. This study will help us give and receive in a way that calls us back to Jesus’s commandment, that we love each other just like He loves us.

Named only twice in Scripture, Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, seems to be an enigma. Taking what we know from the biblical text and placing it alongside history, author Heather Kaufman transports readers to the Hellenized court of Herod Antipas. As we understand the world Joanna came from, we’ll better appreciate the great exchange she made in abandoning lesser kingdoms for the Kingdom of Christ.

We assume the road to Jericho and the inn was a "man's world." But history tells a different story. In this 5-day plan, Dr. Charel du Toit uses historical records to unhide the women travelers, the female innkeepers, and the hidden nurses who make the Good Samaritan’s mercy possible.

A look at actual examples of fundraising in Scripture including Moses, David, Hezekiah, Nehemiah, Jesus, and Paul. Spend a week learning the variety and creativity used in raising support for the Kingdom.

In this six-day study, Tiffany reveals the healing power of Jesus’ unconditional love through his encounters with six hurting women in the Gospels. Each life-changing encounter reveals a compassionate Savior who offers hope and second chances, helping us to embrace our own value and indispensable role in the kingdom. Experience the unfailing companionship of Jesus, who heals our deepest hurts and proves to be all we’ve ever needed. 

Imagine meeting Jesus face-to-face. What questions would you ask Him? In this six-day reading plan, meet women from the Bible who encountered Jesus face-to-face. Find out how Jesus answers relevant questions such as, “Will Jesus forgive me?” or “Will Jesus acknowledge my suffering?” and how He offers hope to each woman in the midst of her circumstances.

Based on the book Your Name is Daughter, this Bible plan shows that from the beginning, God created women and men equal in dignity, value, and worth. But our identity as God's daughters has been contested, both inside and outside of the church, and we're left wondering where we belong. Sharing stories of the unsung women of the Bible, beloved author Amy Seiffert empowers you to stand firm in your dignity as a Daughter of the King, exchanging fear and doubt for confidence and faith.

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.

This seven-day family Bible study is inspired by the animated feature film from Salvation Poem Project, a ministry that crafts stories to share Jesus Christ with the world. LIGHT OF THE WORLD tells the story of Jesus in a whole new light: through the eyes of John, His youngest disciple. This study will show how Jesus—the Light Of The World—changed the world forever and continues to change lives today through His love and light in a dark world. From parents to kids of all ages, this devotional is designed for the whole family to experience together.

Women in the Gospels invites you to slow down and encounter the women who played vital roles in Jesus’ life and ministry. Through Scripture and reflection, this plan highlights women as prophets, disciples, witnesses, and proclaimers of God’s promises. From Mary’s song of praise to Mary Magdalene’s resurrection witness, each day offers biblical context, devotional insight, and practical application. Whether you’re new to the Bible or revisiting familiar stories, this plan encourages you to see how God works through faithful women—and how He still speaks through their stories today.

The Evangelical Alliance Week of Prayer (WOP) is a worldwide but mostly Europe-wide observed initiative with material provided by the European Evangelical Alliance. WOP 2021 takes place under the theme "Bible Engagement". Throughout 8 days readers are invited to engage with the Bible following the verbs: read, live, share, invite, think, experience, hear, worship. We pray that this material will serve to rekindle your fascination for the Bible!

Jesus meets us in our struggles, offering love, grace, and transformation. This devotional series explores the stories of women who encountered Him and were forever changed. Whether you’re facing brokenness, fear, or doubt, His words bring hope and renewal. Jesus sees you, knows you, and loves you deeply. If you long for peace and a fresh start, this series is for you. Let His truth restore your spirit and lead you forward in faith. Like the women He met, may you leave your burdens behind and embrace the life He offers—one filled with love, purpose, and hope.

How God works through the stories of everyday people.

What if God delights in using the women who feel overlooked? Biblical Wallflowers explores eight quiet, faithful women of Scripture who lived in the shadows, yet were seen, chosen, and powerfully used by God. If you’ve ever felt invisible, uncertain, or unqualified, this 10-day reading plan will help you discover how God works through your personality, position, and even your pain.