Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 53:5

In the Bible, the adversary is depicted as a serpent. Delve into this devotional to explore the various forms of venom he releases upon the global church, while discovering how God arms us with the antidote found within His Word.

This devotional inspires us to Reconsider, Refocus, and Remember - three practices and tools God gives us to help us face challenging circumstances while growing and remaining firm in our faith, instead of allowing them to distance us from our Savior.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.

Emily Elliot wrote the Christmas hymn “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” in 1864 for the children and choir in her father’s church in Brighton, England. Over this week, we will look at this Christmas song verse by verse and its heartfelt and simple description of Jesus's arrival and what it means for our lives! Written by Tim Bergmann.

What’s in a name? The many beautiful names of God reveal something about who he is and why he functions the way he does. Names of God – specifically written to help us focus on our Lord during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons – walks us through the study of six of the names God has given himself. Time is spent looking at the truths these names reveal about God, and how this knowledge should practically impact our everyday decisions, emotions, and relationships.

Some days it seems as if a spirit of anger is permeating the entire world. Stories of violence, rage, and discord fill the airwaves while families are being torn apart by unresolved conflict. Where can you turn to find peace in this angry world? Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he helps you uncover the 7 roots of anger in Part 2 of his series on Anger.

This 8-day devotion series will give insight and strength to people as they deal with this disease. Pastor Seefeldt provides a starting point for understanding Alzheimer’s disease along with the hope and strength that only God’s Word can give. The devotions show how dealing with Alzheimer’s provides the opportunity for family and caregivers to show the extraordinary love motivated by the love that God has shown us in Jesus.

The devotionals in this eight-day series focus the reader’s attention on the final week of Jesus’ life and the circumstances surrounding his death, burial, and resurrection. When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he entered a city filled with political strife, fear and uneasiness. Following Jesus’ actions and interactions each day gives readers a clearer understanding of the context of the events that serve as the foundation for Christian faith.

In this 8-day devotional on rest, we are reminded that true rest can only be found in Christ. The world offers temporary rest, but only Christ offers a rest that is lasting and satisfying. During this devotional, the scriptures invites us to come to Jesus and find rest for our souls. This rest is not just physical rest, but it is a rest for our minds, hearts, and spirits.

We live in times where our human resistance is suffering, but the mighty hand of God hasn't stopped in our favor. We invite you to read this devotional plan, so that through the Bible and our personal experiences, you'll learn how to confront different situations in your life.