Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 22:44

Jesus proved that prayer and leadership belong together. While many Christian leaders struggle with lackluster prayer lives, others have discovered an intentional prayer life is the nonnegotiable constant of lasting, fruitful Christian life and leadership. In this devotional, we explore the spiritual habits, rhythms, and prayer practices of world-changing leaders to help you cultivate personal and organizational commitments to prayer.

Have you wondered what it means to have hope and faith despite despair and heartache? Over 5 days, we'll explore biblical truths to help navigate life's hardest moments, even when prayers seem unanswered. We'll be reminded that even if God's plans differ from ours, He remains good.

My job as a hospital chaplain has taught me a lot about what grief is—how it operates, how it affects us, and how it isolates those who suffer from it. In this devotional, we’ll talk about what it means to grieve. As you mourn your loss in the ways that come naturally to you, don’t limit yourself to the following few days. Take as long as you need.

If you've ever said, "I'm just not good at prayer," you're not alone! Millions of followers of Jesus struggle with prayer, feeling insecure, self-conscious, and discouraged about this key practice. In the Gospels, Jesus himself told a powerful parable that changed the way his followers thought about and practiced prayer. Who knows? That parable and this plan might just change the way you pray, too.

We recognize the importance of communication in relationships, and our relationship with God is no exception. God longs for us to communicate with him in prayer—a discipline that even His Son, Jesus, practiced. In this plan, you’ll learn from Jesus’ example, and you’ll be challenged to step out of the traffic of life and experience for yourself the strength and guidance prayer provides.

The true meaning of Easter can sometimes be lost. As parents, we can share about Jesus’ death and resurrection in memorable ways. This 6-day series is designed for Passion Week, but can be used all year long. Parents, you will find devotions written for you and links to valuable resources to help you teach the same lesson to your children. You will also find discussion starters, prayer ideas and activities for the family. 

What would David, Moses, Daniel, Peter, Ruth, and Jesus have to say to Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan as we offer up some atypical advice from well-known biblical stories.

Night is a special time of day. Not it's active part, but the time when we move from all our meetings, conversations, and business – to sleep. There were some special nights in the lives of Jesus' disciples. A few nights before Christ’s Resurrection. Let’s take a look at them.

The land of the Bible teaches us so much about the context of our faith. Israel holds the mysteries of centuries of biblical history. From Abraham, to the Exodus, to the Judges and Kings, to the Messiah born in a stable, this land is the setting. Join us as we travel through six regions of the country to discover the ancient history and biblical significance.

As you prepare to celebrate death’s defeat and the hope of salvation this Easter, reflect on some of the final statements Jesus made during His time on earth and discover the powerful lessons He delivered with each word.