Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalms 136:4

Just like the disciples who followed Jesus during his time on earth, we look to our Savior for wisdom and direction. As the disciples saw first-hand and we read in the Bible, Jesus gained strength when he spent time with the Father. So, we ask him, “Jesus, teach us to pray.” This reading plan from author Bobby Schuller shows you how to follow Jesus’ lead in “Praying the Psalms.”

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

It’s challenging to live with chronic pain and illness. It can be hard to stay positive. You may feel lonely, question God, and even grieve who you once were. However, it’s important to remember that you can live a hope-filled life with God by your side. He has a purpose for the pain.

Celebrate the beauty of the Christmas season by bringing illumination to the real purpose, Christ. This devotion is an easy walk through the advent season and focuses on the elements of hope, joy, peace, love, and Christ.

Many times, we go through situations similar to the Exodus Experience. God uses these moments to develop patience in us, prayer, dependence on Him, a servant mentality, praise, and blessing. This equips us to overcome challenges, difficulties, struggles, and failures. And at the end of the process, we end up being a much better leader. Join us to discover everything we can learn from God in the Exodus Experience.

When life is hard, you don't know what to pray, or when words aren't enough, I hope you will discover the power of praying God's Word. He loves it when you speak His truths back to Him.

In Take Courage: Winning the War on Fear, author Greg Atkinson shares Scriptures that have encouraged and strengthened him over the past three decades of facing fear and anxiety. Greg knows the struggle of battling fear daily, but finds great comfort in God’s Word and you can, too.

These reflections from Our Daily Bread are designed to bring comfort, hope, and encouragement to those facing illness. Each devotional has been selected to address the worries and pain associated with physical illness and injuries and serves as a reminder that the Great Physician is with you and knows your every need.

This plan deals with Thanks-giving. I was tempted to call the series "An Attitude of Gratitude" but there is something about the idea of Giving Thanks that appeals to me. Gratitude and Thankfulness are not limited to emotions that we experience from time to time, but are choices we make and gifts that we give.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Life-Giving Word of Love.”