Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 15:7

Jesus once told a parable illustrating that when we welcome others, we are actually welcoming God (see Matthew 25). In this plan, we explore how our faith leads us to welcome our refugee and immigrant neighbors. Each day ends with a practice to help you on your journey of welcoming.

Stories of Hope through music is a multimedia venture, created by Eric and Anissa Haney, through which we encounter hope in Jesus through inspiring New Testament stories brought to life through musical arrangements for jazz orchestra. Hear the music and read the devotional and stories in scripture through this 7-day reading plan.

Are you someone who feels strongly about crimes against innocent people? How do you feel when a perpetrator gets away with it? Is there a place for mercy in the context of justice? I hope that this Plan will give you a new understanding of showing godly mercy in the fallen world around us.

We all need encouragement just to stand in troubled times. Understanding the need to encourage, and be encouraged will strengthen you as well as the body of Christ. The paths and processes of encouragement were established by Christ in scripture. This plan examines many of the aspects of encouragement in the hope that you will be uplifted, and be able to uplift others.

The Christian life isn’t without challenges. It’s easy to wonder, "What if troubles overwhelm me? What if I can’t find my purpose? What if I fail?" Despite the anxieties, God’s abundant grace is always with you. Accepting this undeserved gift equips you to silence the stresses of the day. Through stories and Scripture over seven days Kristel Ward encourages you to let God give you grace to grow.

The Bible compares life in God’s presence with an abundant feast. And you are invited! This reading plan explores several Bible passages about this joyful theme.

This plan covers just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Jesus’ life and ministry! Jesus was bold but humble, peaceful but stood up for what was right, and a lover of the unlovable. Whether you are 8 or 88, dive headfirst into these devotions as a starting point to learn both about His life and how you too can be like Jesus!

When we receive Jesus, He not only becomes our Savior, but He also becomes our Shepherd as well. But how often do we stray from His guidance for our own way? Is that because we don’t understand the role of a shepherd in our modern lives? In this plan, we’ll look to the Word to reflect and respond by asking Jesus to be our Soul Shepherd in these modern times.

The believer’s walk of faith is one that is challenging and requires an every day decision of surrender. In this 7 Day Devotional with Jordan David Ward of the trio, Consumed by Fire, you will refocus on what it really means to have a closer walk with Jesus.

Our devotional material focuses on God’s holiness from the book of 1 Peter. The goal is for people to have a more thoroughly biblical view of holiness that glorifies God, transforms their hearts, and increases missional passion.

Jesus desires to minister through us to spread the message of His kingdom to other people. In this devotional, you will discover Jesus’s priorities and be encouraged to make His priorities your own, reflect His nature, and use the gifts He’s given you, following His example in love and service. Loving God and loving others are the greatest commandments; if we love God, we can love others in His name.

Have you ever wondered how you can honor the Lord with your life? One day before God's throne, we will receive crowns from Him as reward for the way we lived our earthly lives. There are different crowns mentioned in Scripture, each touching on a different aspect of the Christian life. Learn how to LIVE NOW to be sure you receive them ONE DAY!

The light and love of Jesus meet the world’s deep need—and we can participate in bringing his light to our communities and relationships. In these devotionals, pastor and former NFL player Derwin Gray encourages us to become everyday missionaries, offering good news to those around us.

Jesus told a lot of parables: stories about everyday life, but with a deeper spiritual meaning. The parable of the loving father shows us God’s gracious attitude towards people, and questions our own attitude towards God and fellow humans.

Jesus is one of the most talked-about people in history—but who is He, really? In this 7-day plan, you’ll explore His life, His words, and the radical claim that God became human. Whether you’re exploring faith or returning to it, this journey is designed to be honest, simple, and personal. You’ll read stories from Scripture, reflect on big questions, and discover why millions throughout history have said: once you meet Jesus, everything changes.

Advent isn’t passive waiting—it’s an invitation to meet Jesus in ways that transform us. In this seven-day devotional, you’ll explore how encounters with Christ—from Mary and the shepherds to Zacchaeus and Simeon—rewrite stories and renew hearts. Live this season with active faith, renewed hope, and worship that responds to the God who still changes lives.

Through this devotional and the songs in the Dakila extended playlist (EP), we hope to know God and His word more. On each day, we encourage you to listen to the song, read the devotional, take time to reflect on God’s truth, and worship Him in awe of His greatness and love for us. Through our lives and our worship, may we know Him more, and may we make Him known more!

We often view God’s word as a stuffy user’s manual for life. But throughout the Bible, we find we have so many reasons to celebrate. Take a seven-day journey with us and experience the joy that comes from walking with Jesus. This plan flows out of Engedi Music’s album, “Party.” Let’s lift, and be lifted by, the one who is truly worthy of our celebration.

When you’re tired, stuck, or ready to quit, the enemy shows up with lies. “You’re too far gone.” “You’ll never change.” “You should just give up.” But God’s truth is stronger. This 7-day devotional will help you fight back—one lie at a time. Each day speaks into the battle you're facing with real truth, real hope, and a reminder: you’re not alone. You were never meant just to survive. You were made to live free.

Experience 7 of Jesus' 40 parables using the ancient practices of lectio and visio divina – praying in word and image – with beautiful pencil drawings for each parable. This plan is taken from Praying the Parables of Jesus: A 40-Day Devotional Journey in Word and Image.

Ever loved someone so much that you accidentally kept them stuck? The prodigal son didn’t wake up in a palace—he came to his senses in a pigsty, when “no one gave him anything” (Luke 15:16–17). This 7-day plan helps you love like the Father: compassionate, wise, and steady. We’ll open Scriptures that show when to help, when to step back, and how to keep your heart soft without funding someone’s mess. If you’re tired of rescuing, bribing, fixing, and panicking, come sit with God’s Word. Freedom starts where enabling ends, and grace gets the final word.

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. New to the Bible? Over the next 7 days, we’ll walk through its big picture in a simple, meaningful way. Each day takes about 5 minutes and includes: a short Bible reading, a quick devotional thought, one reflection question, and a short prayer. No pressure—just one day at a time. We recommend NLT or NIV for easier reading. Miss a day? That’s okay—just jump back in. Let’s take this next step together!

Join us on this 7-day devotional as we pray for the lost people in our cities, for the believers in our churches, and for the individuals we personally invite to church. The journey of a lifetime begins with a single moment, a single step, and a single invitation: the Greatest Invitation! Get ready to invite someone you care about to come and see and ultimately, find faith in Jesus!

Fatherhood is under attack like never before. Statistics bear this out. One of the best ways for Satan to win this war is to convince men that we are not engaged in battle. This devotional helps fathers and men pick up their weapons and gird themselves for the spiritual battle. A lot is at stake - not only our own personal integrity, but the lives of those we love.

What if you knew truly who you are and what you were called to do. Becoming My True identity leads you through a study of the transforming power of knowing your authentic identity in Christ. When you know whose you are, then you know who you are. When you know who you are, you know what you were called to do. Join us as we learn how to become who we truly are in Christ.