Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 4:38

Any of you out there feel as though you are struggling to keep your head above water? Do you feel at any moment the waves of despair, chaos, or suffering will crash over you for the last time, breaking you, tossing you into the depths of the ocean floor? What are we to do in times such as these? “Be strong and courageous!” Remember: Our God is big and strong!

When you need encouragement, there is nothing better than to soak in God’s word. As we focus on His truth, the more assured we become that He is carrying us. Over these next five days, keep these verses where you can see them - on a post-it on your computer monitor or textbook - and consistently center your heart, mind, and emotions on them.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

As followers of Jesus who possess deep and abiding trust in Him, we are called to let His peace rule in our lives. You will never find peace if you are trying to rule your own life or rule others' lives. Join David Villa in his latest plan as he discusses how we can find God's everlasting peace.

Remembering the uniqueness of storms of the past, we can use Scripture to address the storms we face in life. This plan features facts about actual hurricanes and insight into the storms through the eyes of those who lived through them. You will be reminded that though life presents storms, you are not alone. The Lord is with us in the storm.

Do you hear the invitation to read your Bible every…single…week but do not get the point? Do you not know where to start? Or do you even believe the Bible is true? This five-day devotional will teach how to read the Bible, why you should believe it, how to stay engaged, and why the differences in the gospels don’t discredit them.

Anxiety is an inevitable part of being human, but it doesn't have to control your mind. You really can live with more contentment and less worry, more inner peace and less fear, more joy and less stress--no matter what happens. This devotional combines brain science and biblical truths to help you take control of your anxious thoughts in powerful, practical ways.

These comforting prayers will help you lay down your fears, losses, and brokenness as you engage the messier, lonelier concerns that aren’t usually addressed from the pulpit: secret sins, doubting your faith, seeking joy. Perfect for inspiration, each day of this plan is an invitation for readers to articulate their concerns and draw on the truth of God's promises.

Step away from the hustle—and hassle—of life and begin a five-day journey through the Holy Land. Experience the life-changing reality of exploring the Land and the Book.

Through a lens of faith and Biblical truth, this 5-day reading plan unpacks how we can all experience comebacks in life, while also challenging, encouraging, and inspiring sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

Become a better steward of your money, pay off debt, save more, and give more! This short devotional plan includes excerpts from the book Managing Money God’s Way by Bob Lotich. Each day will leave you with a new Biblical insight, personal challenge, encouraging thought, and even practical steps to better control your money.

So many of us are exhausted––but not just physically. We’re worn down deep in our souls, bearing a heaviness we can’t seem to shake. But what if we didn’t have to feel so soul-weary? This five-day study will help you let go of heavy burdens like condemnation, worry, and despair and pick up the easy yoke and light burden Christ offers instead.

Through a lens of sports and Biblical truth, this 5-day reading plan unpacks how we can keep our composure and remain at peace by placing our trust and confidence in God during challenging times.

Is “remember the Sabbath” a biblical suggestion that has fallen out of fashion or an inconvenient rule that gets in the way of a full life? Neither says musician and spiritual adviser Justin McRoberts. Instead, this five-day study of the Sabbath, excerpted from his book Sacred Strides, is an invitation to fully experience the Love of God in our work through our rest.

Jonah 1:1-17 and Mark 4:1 & 35-41 give us a gospel view of first, the inevitability of our storms of life, second, the intensity of these storms, and third, how the identity of Jesus Christ, our greater Jonah, enables us to successfully face these storms of life.

God didn't design the Bible to be read once and put back on the bookshelf. He constantly reveals little hidden miracles and deeper wisdom to us over time. This plan will encourage you to examine scripture in a more investigative way, to discover new insights both in the Bible, and personal application in your life, of the amazing ways in which He works.

Scared is a feeling that can be hard to face, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In this reading plan, children will discover that it’s okay to be scared and God is with us when we’re afraid. Kids will learn that scared is an emotion they don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to understand themselves and grow closer to God.

Although we’re certainly not perfect, God’s divine love for us IS perfect! If He would die for you while you were in sin, separated from God, there’s just nothing He wouldn’t do for you! As you dive into this powerful five-day devotional, your mind will be flooded with thoughts of God’s Word and His love, driving fear far from your life forever! Get ready to become absolutely FEARLESS!

Joy–a deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances–is accessible in a far-from-perfect world. Over the next five days, I hope you’ll get a taste of how good God is, even when the world is in chaos, and find that we have every reason to celebrate, to laugh, even to throw parties as we contemplate our place in God’s beautiful kingdom.

Believers encounter situations every day that may cause us to lose peace. But as Christ-followers we have an advantage: We can trust the nature of Jesus to give us peace. This five-day plan explores how we can have everyday peace through trusting God.

The valley can feel like it will never end. God doesn't transport us from one season to another. Instead, He promises to walk with us through every disappointment, mistake, hurt, joy, lonely desert and dark valley. Join Dave Choutka as he provides hope-filled words of encouragement to those who are navigating their own journey. Your valley is not your destination.

Join former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on a 5-day devotional journey exploring God's goodness amidst life's challenges. Through Scripture and personal experiences, discover resilience, faith, and the transformative power of grace. Delve into God's plans, finding strength to face fear and uncertainty. Let this devotional renew hope and purpose, reminding you of the boundless love awaiting those who trust in His promises. Join the journey to be inspired.

We all know what it feels like to be tired. We live in a world that seems to value always being involved in as many activities as possible so we don’t miss out. Jesus wants to take the heaviness in our lives from us, but true rest can only take place when we choose to follow him.

When we experience overwhelming "noise" in our internal world it's helpful to learn how to discern God's voice, transform anxiety into trust, and enhance our spiritual awareness by recognising the Holy Spirit’s personalised, experiential learning. In this bible plan, you will explore the "Long, Wide, Deep, and High" approach of the Lord's love that will deepen your understanding and application of spiritual truths for transformational growth and overcoming the noise.

Loneliness and isolation tend to make personal hardships that much trickier to maneuver. Relational loneliness is no joke, especially when struggles come. The following messages offer hope for the days when you feel like you’re drowning in loneliness. These words are intended to gift you with a buoyed spirit to comfort you where you are and help you see your circumstances with the sparkling vision of a less lonely future.