Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 6:36

How do you choose a gift for someone during Christmas time? What makes a gift special? It is knowing that the giver went out of their way. Or in Mark Batterson's words, a "gift of inconvenience". In this Plan, we will explore ways to make sure that you give meaningful gifts this Christmas.

This year and last year have felt chaotic, stressful, uncertain, but God (I love those two words!) is unchanging, faithful, and our source of peace. Christmas is a time of remembrance, to reflect on what our God really did when Jesus was born in a manger. Follow along as we meditate on Christmas, joy, peace, love, and hope this Advent season. -Matthew West

Love isn't always sunshine and roses. Sometimes it takes making tough decisions and facing heartache. This 5-day plan will prepare you for some of those situations.

We often find ourselves standing in gray places when it comes to theology, politics, church denominations, faith—you name it, and we have different opinions about it. This week’s devotional is about leaning in to learn from one another. It’s about being open to the idea that we might be wrong sometimes. It’s about learning the artful elegance of loving one another in the gray places.

We are called to be holy like our holy God, to be different. Is that even possible? And if it is, is it actually desirable? We live in a culture where the fear of standing out is real because it’s hard to face pushback. But, this is exactly what God is asking us to do. Why? And how can we actually do this? That’s what this Plan is all about.

Are you overwhelmed by the rampant godlessness sweeping across the cultural landscape? Are you disillusioned that the vitriolic voices in controversial debates are sometimes those of Christians? Berni Dymet explores the increase of persecution, understanding our enemy, what to do when our freedom is threatened, how to speak the truth in love, and what it looks like for us to really shine the light of Christ in a dark world.

In Exodus, God describes himself as compassionate. But what does being compassionate look like? In this 5-day plan, you’ll explore God’s compassionate heart and discover how you can show compassion, even to your enemies. Take a journey through scripture and learn what the Bible says about compassion.

Salvation is a free gift of God, and we can accept it just by believing that Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth to die for our sins and rise again. Salvation is for everyone who believes, but is believing enough? Join us as we uncover 4 checks from the Bible to be sure that your salvation is real, and can never be taken away.

The Bible has a lot to say about litigation. Believers and unbelievers alike often end up in court, seeking money and justice. But the Bible encourages gentleness when settling our differences. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on litigation, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).