Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 30:12

How can we continually receive God’s joy, comfort, and hope in the midst of physical or emotional suffering? Joni Eareckson Tada, who uses a wheelchair and is a cancer survivor, offers insights from Carmelite monk Brother Lawrence as well as from her own experiences in this powerful devotional.

There’s no doubt that we gravitate to the promises of God. The side we don’t like is the side of struggle when following Jesus. Walking and living for Jesus will bring both great and difficult times. Jesus warns us about these days and the way people will respond to us because of how they respond to Him. Take heart – Jesus hasn’t left us alone– we have the Holy Spirit!

We are overstressed. Culture tells us to combat our stress by chasing the next happy moment. But the Bible paints a different picture. This six-day plan will show you how you can practically combat your daily stress by making Biblical joy a habit.

Most of us know marriage won’t always be a honeymoon, but no one plans for a marriage crisis. Sadly, deep wounds, affairs, addiction, and divorce threaten so many marriages. But there’s good news: no matter what crisis you face, there’s still hope in Christ. Want more of that? Start this hope-filled Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

Thank you. Two words that are slowly disappearing from our culture. How can saying, “Thank you” possibly help you spiritually? There is no one secret to the Christian life, but if we could say there was one major thing that would transform our lives, it would be to always be thankful. Being thankful for whatever God has done in our lives will help us wake up happier people every day!

6 Advent Readings by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

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.

How often are we guilty of focusing on what we don't have rather than reflecting on everything that God has blessed us with?

This week we are excited about finding JOY in the midst of sorrow and experiencing the joy of the Lord in all circumstances. We desire to live a life of joy and yet how many of us know that the joy of the Lord is our strength? God’s will for our life is to rejoice and be joyful!

You are invited to keep a Jesus-pace of life. Do you feel constantly busy but, deep down, constantly soul-weary? Together, we will discover Scripture that leads to greater peace, understand why retreating with God restores perspective, and learn to handle the stress of life with calm. These gifts are heard in God’s whispers for your life—gentle words that He will use to draw you close and build you up.