Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 10:40

Almost everyone wants to be a leader. And the truth is, everyone is leading someone. For those who lead—either at home, in the marketplace, in a church, in a community or social organization—knowing God’s will goes far beyond the personal. Leaders have followers; as the leader goes, so go the followers. If you are a leader in any arena, someone is always looking to you for direction.

There’s no getting around the fact that we live in an always-spinning world. We yearn for quietness in our souls – but, often, that deep rest seems out of our reach. Or is it? In the next few days, let’s spend a few minutes peeking into the home of Mary and Martha in Bethany. Two sisters who loved God – but demonstrated that love in completely different ways. From the little incident in Luke where Jesus visits the two sisters, as well as other Scripture portions, let’s learn to truly find rest in Him alone. 

In the Bible, we have countless examples of persistent women whom God chose to lead: Women like Deborah, Esther, and Martha. As they stepped into their callings, they rose above the limits their societies placed on them. These women - advocates, protesters, servants, and fighters - transformed their communities and the course of history. Read how the same God who empowered them is empowering you today.

If you follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit has empowered you with spiritual gifts for his glory. Are you actively using them for the benefit of others? Do you feel like you’re misapplying them? This study dives into what spiritual gifts are, how God will use your gifts, and how to connect with other Christians who possess gifts different from yours.

Many people feel worried about all kinds of things. But Jesus tells us: “Do not be anxious about your life.” He gives us several good reasons not to worry. Will you join us and read on?

Reading the book of Luke, with the eyeglasses of someone who encountered God, it is very rich in understanding God’s personal concern and love and is applicable in our daily lives. This reading plan is an excerpt from the passages of the Book of Luke.

Overscheduled. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Too familiar? This ten-day devotional, based on the book Simplify by bestselling author Bill Hybels, identifies core issues that drive frenetic living and offers Scriptural insights and practical guidance to help you live a better way. By eradicating clutter from your inner world, you can experience immediate rewards: greater energy, clearer purpose, richer relationships, and more.

As a pastor, you spend a lot of time leading and encouraging others, but the Bible has encouragement for you, too. This 10-day reading plan walks you through 10 practical ways to strengthen the health of your church by learning to rely fully on God. With short but powerful verses and a focused thought for each day, Growing a Healthy Church is a great boost for your daily prayer time.

Discover modern day life applications from the stories of women in the New Testament. 

Choose Life invites you to start of a 10 day journey of making wise choices. These short readings are filled with truth and humor, quotes and wisdom, guiding you, the reader, into weeks of intentional decision making. Who will you follow when times get tough? Where will you turn when things don’t work out? May we all, wherever we find ourselves, choose to love God and love people with all that we’ve got, living life to the full as we follow unashamedly in the footsteps of the risen Jesus Christ.