Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ruth 3:9

Do you feel overwhelmed? Stressed out? All of us deal with worries that wear us down. Many of us experience consistent anxiety, and peace can be hard to find. But it is in the middle of our stress and fear that God extends his unshakeable peace to us. Join author Ann Swindell and learn how to experience Christ’s peace in our daily lives, regardless of the circumstances we face.

One of the most difficult things in our walk with God is His timing. There are times in each of our lives when we need God to act but it seems as though He is not. God's timing is different than ours. Everything He does occurs according to His time frame. In this study, we will look at three Biblical examples of waiting on God.

You are never more like Jesus than when you cross cultures to serve others. That is because Jesus crossed the greatest cultural gulf ever when He voluntarily left His heavenly throne and took on human form to meet our greatest need. During His season on earth, Jesus made a point of crossing borders with His disciples to serve people of other cultures. Before leaving earth He instructed His followers to go and disciple all peoples. This study is designed especially for those on short-term trips across cultural boundaries. Commit to framing each day with Scripture and spending regular time with your Redeemer. Observe the people you have come to serve—and those who are already there serving for the long term. Trust your Redeemer to work in you and through you on this trip. You are going to have an amazing journey!

The story of Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, is one of love, hope and redemption. Through a series of challenging circumstances, these women found the need to relocate to a faraway land. This story is one repeating itself throughout the world today. Whether we are the ones on the move or those welcoming new neighbors, how will we allow God’s providence to work in our lives and those around us?

The Bible presents marriage as a sacred covenant. But what does that mean, and how do we live it out in the everyday challenges of marriage? Listen together as Kris Langham opens the Word to provide clear explanation and insightful application on key issues like commitment, connection, holiness, and sex. With engaging audio and practical discussion questions, The Marriage Talks is perfect for marital or premarital couples and small groups.

The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.” But clearly, that was not a problem for God. He merely spoke and the emptiness was filled with life, beauty, and purpose. This gives us hope that God will do his best work in the emptiness of our own lives. Let’s pray and ask him to fill up our emptiness.

In a world full of struggle and disappointment, each one of us will wrestle with bitterness at one time or another. But left unchecked, bitterness is a destructive poison that steals our joy and the joy of those around us. Pastor and counselor Stephen Viars shows us how to process bitterness biblically and effectively, so that we move from life's greatest hurts to a life filled with joy.

Excellence is a common goal but a rare reality. The nature of God is excellent therefore excellence should guide our daily lives. Over the next seven days we will discover the importance of excellence in every facet of a believer’s life.

Ruth is the story of a brave and humble woman. It is also the story of death, immigration, poverty, bitterness, and loneliness. Through it all the sovereignty of God brings about His purposes as He moves the narrative from death to life, barrenness to fruitfulness, cursing to blessing, bitterness to worship, loneliness to community, and frustration to answered prayer. In the end, Ruth and her story point us to Jesus.

Are you struggling with loneliness? Being lonely can detrimentally impact your physical and mental health, wreaking havoc on everything it touches. It’s easy to slowly succumb to the impacts of feeling disconnected and isolated. This 7-day plan will bring you through an interactive journey of unpacking loneliness while awakening your heart through a new look at the story of Ruth and the beautiful reminder of God’s Word. You’re never alone.