Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 16:31

Over five days, this devotional takes you on a journey behind the scenes of what it means to be a great leader. You’ll look into the crises of faith we all face, the many facets of leadership, bad leadership, the qualities that build culture, and the indisputable facts of life and leadership. I'll speak to the leader within you because whether you realize it or not, you are a leader!

Peace is an internal state that belongs to us as children of God and followers of His Son, Jesus. Nothing can take it away. The Scriptures tell us that Jesus Himself is our peace. In this devotional, Brooke McGlothlin invites you to discover the calm assurance of God’s peace no matter what trials may come your way.

Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health challenge in the world, and Christians are not exempt from experiencing it. Although it is often helpful to practice coping strategies and access psychological and medical support, this devotional series asks us to go further. Written by Psychologist and Sanctuary Advisor Dr. Edward Ng, this series encourages participants to work through anxiety by courageous and fruitful contemplation of the fear that underlies it.

Drawing on her own experiences, Katie Davis Majors reminds us that any peace we get from “knowing” our plans, from trying to control the future, is false and temporary. But a peace that comes from trusting in God’s promises will carry us along, bring us through, and lead us home. The peace that comes from trusting in God can never lead us astray, for “He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23).

Learning to trust Jesus and taking His promises to heart takes time. It is a daily surrender of our agenda to Him, our plans to Him, and the outcome of any problem to Him. It is up to you and me to believe Him and trust Him. We will never find the peace of God that He promises until we simply take Him at His word.

Bad things happen in life, and we're often left wondering...why? Is God mad at me? Does He really hear my prayers? In this five-day series, Andrew and Wendy Palau tackle our most common faith struggles with empathy and grace. Let God meet you with His encouragement and reassure you that—yes—He cares about you deeply, and He'll never stop.

Mental illness and symptoms of mental illness are an ever-growing phenomenon in our society. How can we discover a healthy way of dealing with mental health? What concrete approaches does God give us? How do I deal with depression?

Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life can be dark. And it leaves its mark—like ashes of grief—in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. In this plan, Darcie Stephens, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries, shares some of her own story of loving those in the midst of substance abuse and how God brought her HOPE.

How often do we wish that we had easy answers to life’s difficult questions? A globally cherished author on the Christian faith, Andrew Murray didn't have all the answers, but he knew the power that an in-depth walk with Christ can bring about. His studies led him to insights into topics that still challenge us today, including faith's best-kept secrets. Join us for an 6-day overview of his work.

People who have the backing of someone high in authority have a certain air in the way they walk and carry themselves. In Plan 16 we see the power there is in being connected to Jesus and Jesus being one with the Father. Being united with Jesus is being united with the Father – if only we truly harnessed that truth and allowed it to release power in our lives.