Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Proverbs 22:6

Satan wants your marriage to fail! You must recognize this reality and make it your mission to build a strong, God-centered marriage. You must be the spiritual leader and step into that important role God designed from the beginning. We are going to explore several areas to ensure your marriage is strong enough to stand against the hurdles that Satan will bring.

Ah, the wedding day, the dreamy home, and the picture-perfect family. But then, the first argument hits, the first storm comes, and reality kicks in. Suddenly, you're faced with the undeniable truth—your marriage isn't perfect. Sound familiar? You're not alone. Discovering that your marriage isn't a fairytale can be a bit disheartening and frustrating. Let's turn to God for hope and guidance during these rough marital moments.

"This is not what I signed on for!" Being a parent can be a lot harder than we thought it would be. What does the Bible say about raising our children the way God desires?

Each generation of parents faces new and daunting challenges. But underneath it all, the fundamental needs of children have never changed. They need loving instruction that will one day enable them to manage their own lives and chart a course that will honor God and bless others. Because, someday, they’ll have to do more than just tie their own shoes. They’ll need the ability to maintain healthy relationships and to handle the responsibilities of the adult world all on their own.

Media and cultural expert Rebecca Hagelin offers practical strategies for raising children of character in today’s morally toxic environment. Taken from her new book "30 Ways in 30 Days to Strengthen Your Family"

Karen Stubbs is the founder and leader of Birds on a Wire, a ministry designed to equip moms through truth, encouragement and community. Karen is the wife of Greg Stubbs. They have four children, Kelsey, Emily, Taylor and Abby and reside in Cumming, Georgia. After graduating from Auburn University, she and Greg moved to Virginia Beach where Greg served in the Navy as a fighter pilot. The Navy was where Karen gained her passion for motherhood and grew in her reliance on God to get her through the tough Navy years as a young mom. She is passionate about challenging moms to experience motherhood in the way God intended it for them and their families.

What fathers say can determine a child’s way. Fathers who speak words of encouragement and love to their children, mixed in with some common sense, sow into their hearts and minds the necessary ingredients for reaping healthy identities and self-images that propel toward success in life. Fathers Say... shares life lessons that testify to the power of a father’s influence in their lives.

This devotion is about the importance of, the purpose behind, and the method of discipling children, where parents are the primary disciplers and the church comes alongside to assist in this process, thereby resulting in fruit-bearing lives that reflect the image of God of the Lord in every way throughout their lives.  

Raising kids is tough, even in the best of circumstances. In this seven-day devotional, real-world parents — who also happen to be staff members at YouVersion — share how they apply principles from God’s Word to this important aspect of their lives. Each day’s devotional includes a Verse Image you can use to help you share your own journey.

Most of us have a Father Figure in our lives. Some may have been great examples and some may have not even been there. In this study we look at a range of men in the Bible and how they performed the role of a Father Figure.