Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 1:2

When we feel cynicism, we make a way for despair to creep into our lives. Cynicism is the loss of hope in others. It’s an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest. In these excerpts from her book The Other Side of Hope, justice advocate Danielle Strickland exposes a critical belief that leads to cynicism and inspires us to break the cycle.

“What is the most important thing I can do so my children will follow God?” Drawing from their own parenting journey, seasoned parents answer this question by sharing how a verbal home filled with loving, believing, and lasting words rooted in Scripture can powerfully impact your children’s faith formation.

Spend five days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he reflects on three Christmas carols and offers pastoral insights on how you can maximize the meaning of Christmas this year.

When the nest becomes empty, it’s only natural for questions to whirl through our minds. How will I combat the feelings of loneliness? Who am I without my kids to secure my identity? What am I going to do now? If you are an empty nester at this moment in time or soon to be, this five-day plan will help you as you prepare to shift into new beginnings. Rest assured, when the house becomes empty, you still have a full and blessed life to live.

The name of Jesus is so powerful. In Him, and in His name, we have everything we absolutely need for life. In Him, we find our meaning, reason, and purpose. This plan and series go over many of the Scriptures that teach us the meaning of the name above all names.

You may have heard the Christmas story before, but what if there was more to this story than you realized? Why did Jesus come to earth as a baby? Why did He choose to live among His creation at all? This 5-day plan dives deep into the miraculous events of that holy night to reveal the real purpose of Christmas.

Are you weary? Stressed? Anxious? You are not alone. Do you desire to live from a place of rest but don’t know where to start? In this reading plan, we will explore how the ancient practice of the Sabbath can help us be more present in the moment—present to God, ourselves, and others.

There’s a reason we teach kids that please, sorry, and thanks are magic words. They can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like please. Nothing mends fences like sorry. Nothing builds bridges like thanks. This week we’re going to look at how God can use these three powerful words to bring healing and hope to our own spirits and to the lives of those around us.

This reading plan will help you realign your heart with the foundational truths of God's power, provision, position and purpose. It will help you breathe again, knowing that Jesus is our source and resource.

The Bible has a lot to say about ownership. Most of us live our lives believing we own many things, but the Bible has a very different perspective. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding of who really owns “their” stuff, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.