Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 16:16

The Book of Acts, also called "The Acts of the Apostles," is the companion volume to the Gospel of Luke. This reading plan explores the major concepts that Luke addressed as he unfolded the unhindered spread of the gospel of God's kingdom in the days of the early church.

Are you worried? Anxious? Afraid? Of losing your living, or a loved one, or even your life? In light of the far-reaching ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, that’s understandable. But God has reassurances for all our fears. Maybe that’s why he told us time and time again: “Fear not.” Join Dr. Jim Denison for a seven-day devotional on not letting fear have the final say in your life.

Meaningful struggle (not pointless hustle) can lead us to growth and joy. Paul understood hustle and struggle, but still helped the Philippians live in authenticity, unity, and community. We might feel that life is trying to bury us… but each of us is a seed. And in this 7-day journey through Philippians, we’ll see how we can grow deep roots and blossom by finding the meaning in our struggle.

Could you use a little more joy in your life these days? You don’t have to spend your life trying to achieve happiness, and you don’t have to wait until you get to heaven to have joy. Joy is already inside you as a fruit of the spirit described in Galatians 5:22. Spend the next seven days developing the fruit of joy in your life with this devotion!

Being in prison can be a life-changing experience. For some, who choose to follow the wrong examples, it can set them on the path to become hardened criminals. For others, the time to think over their lives can lead to a desire for change. If you are in prison, or if you have been in the past, this Bible Plan is for you.

In this devotional for men, we'll take a good, hard, and very practical look at how we can get better at sharing Jesus with others! Written by Tim Pippus of Hope for Life Christian Fellowship.

Without the Gospel, we are all fatherless, widowed, orphaned, and oppressed. This study helps us acknowledge who we are without God and respond in thankfulness to him for his grace in saving us. 

Deployed: Encouragement While Serving In Harm's Way was written for service members by one who has been in their shoes. Whether you are currently serving in the military or have served in the past, this 8-day devotional tackles subjects such as waiting on God, prayer, the armor of God and more. The author, Cheryl Collins, served in Afghanistan. She writes faith-filled devotionals based on her experiences during combat training and her time deployed in a combat zone.

Discover the stories of men and women in the Bible who found strength in God during their hardest moments. Through their faith and perseverance, you’ll be reminded that God can turn even the greatest pain into purpose. These stories will encourage you to lean on him for strength, no matter what you're facing.

As a Christian, it's easy to see your life as a journey towards finding God, but what if, instead, you saw your journey through life as the evidence of God's pursuit of you? When viewed this way, our stories all seem to be intricately woven together. During this reading plan, you will see how God gets the ultimate glory when you allow him to weave "your story" into "our story."