Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:40

Being a mother requires commitment, selflessness, patience, and unconditional love. A five-day devotion inspired by Matthew 15:21-28 The Faith of a Canaanite Woman. In honor of Mother's day this year, I encourage you to read this passage and ponder how a Mother's love and innate nature is comparable to the Faith of a Canaanite Woman.

The Bible provides us with numerous examples of what trusting the Lord and walking with Him looks like when we are older. Let this 5-day plan help you reflect on the truth that your later years can be a time of great blessing, giving you the opportunity to pass your wisdom onto those around you and to enjoy the fruit of a life walked faithfully with God.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

What does it mean for both heaven and nature to sing? How does the Advent season reflect the reality that Jesus came not only to save the world but to save the entire cosmos? This plan walks us through five days of reflecting on these truths during Advent.

We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty; Break Barriers; Make Room; and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into Advent Season.

We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 weeks as we: Behold Beauty, Break Barriers, Make Room, and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into the Advent Season.

Action Sports, unlike mainstream sports, are crawling with rebels, riders, drivers and rock stars. It's not about uniforms, coaches or scripts. Expressing yourself through action is the key. It’s a way of life for many. Yet who is leading your heart in that life? Take a five-day deep dive exploring key elements of action sports expressed through the Word of God written by those who are living a life of action.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Realizing how little control we have over our lives can make us fearful and anxious--or it can lead to greater intimacy with God, a richer prayer life, and a joyful eternal perspective. Learn how surrendering your expectations leads to a greater experience of God's love in this 5-day devotion from Lauren and Michael McAfee.

At Christmas, we remember how God brings peace and joy to the world. The first Christmas was challenging for a young Jewish girl named Mary. God asked her to do something that seemed hard—to give birth to a baby who would become the Savior of the world. Are you ready to say yes to God this season?