Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:16

Jesus came to change the world that first Christmas. And he did. This perennial Advent guide, written by Janet Denison, will help you understand the world Jesus chose to enter and chose to change. As you read, ponder, and pray through each of the days of devotionals, may Jesus change you as well.

Joy to the world! How do we make the most of God’s promise of joy when Jesus was born? In this Plan, we will explore practical ways to live joyfully every day of the year.

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

In this 7-day plan, Nana Dolce traces the gospel storyline through the narratives of women, from the garden of Eden to the birth of Christ. Through the stories of Eve, Sarah, Mary, and others, we find our place in the fabric of redemptive history as it unfolds to show us Jesus, the promised Seed of the Woman.

In Charles Wesley’s famous Christmas hymn, “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus,” we sing that Jesus is the joy of every longing heart. This Advent, discover how the divine orchestration of human events and various responses to his coming, exposes the longing of our hearts. From kings and rulers to shepherds and expectant virgins, Jesus’ advent reveals what we treasure. Find him the joy of your heart this Christmas.

In this 7-day plan, you are invited to reflect upon the everyday joys and challenges of the Christmas season in order to quiet your heart in celebration of the message of the manger.

Stevie Wonder wrote a popular song for Christmas called "That’s What Christmas Means to Me.” In it, he talks about all these things (and more!) that represent Christmas to him. What about you? Have you ever asked yourself what Christmas means to YOU? The world will tell us all sorts of things about Christmas but what do WE believe about Christmas?

These seven devotions are based on Kyle Idleman's John: Life in His Name Bible Study with clips of Kyle's teaching from the video series. Find out how to put your belief into practice.

True peace – something we all desire yet is so hard to find! Ask yourself today, where does your peace come from? By reading these devotions you will learn where true peace can be found, that we can experience peace in the wildest of storms, and also how to live peaceably with those around us. Don’t let your heart be discouraged – true peace is available to you!