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God speaks to His children today just as He did in Bible times—through Scripture, dreams, people, desires, pain. How do we discern what He is saying? How do we quiet our lives enough to hear the divine whispers that draw us closer to Him? I pray this five-day devotional will inspire you to hear God’s voice of love in a new, life-changing way…as the whisper of a God who wants to hold you close.

Whisper: How To Hear The Voice Of God By Mark Batterson

Excellence. We all want it. We want to be viewed as capable. We want to be recognized for our work. But what does excellence really take? Joseph’s story shows us how to work with God as the source of excellence, in both good times and bad.

Excellence at Work

It's easy to see Christmas as bright lights and glittering gifts. But seasonal joys don't sustain the soul like Scripture's message of Immanuel—God with us. In this 25-day Advent reading plan, the Briscoes encourage you to consider the true joy of Christmas. With heartwarming stories, inspirational verse, and biblical teaching, they cut through distractions to the real miracle of Christmas: God with us; Immanuel in the manger.

Advent | Meet Him at the Manger by Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Based on the New-York-Times best-selling book by Jonathan Cahn, these powerful daily readings take you on an odyssey through desert plains and ancient secrets. Guided by a man known only as "the teacher," you can unveil each mystery and apply it to your walk with the Lord. Includes audio recordings.

The Book Of Mysteries: The Beginning

Throughout God’s Word there are many accounts of individuals who faced challenging circumstances, but God protected them every time. In the God Comes Through in Protecting You Bible plan readers will discover through scripture how the LORD will protect you in any challenge you encounter in life. 

God Comes Through In Protecting You

Fear - a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. When we look to God and remember what He has done in our lives, we can walk confidently through our circumstance and know that he is always with us. Here are some reminders of who God is and that will build your faith and leave no room for fear. -Red Rocks Worship

Not Afraid From Red Rocks Worship 

Where do godless mockers, wicked sinners, and religious hypocrites meet?  In the book of Romans, they meet at one place: the love of Christ. Romans lays out the gospel, the radical message of God’s love for everyone. Romans takes on controversial topics and challenging questions with clarity and compassion, and Through the Word guides you through it in just five minutes per day. Part 1 covers Romans 1-3.

Romans Explained | Part 1: The Gospel!

Have you ever noticed when listening to jazz that certain chords feel peaceful, while others feel out of balance? In musical theory, these feelings are associated with tension and resolve. Understanding tension and resolve are essential to music and life. These guided audio meditations will help you better understand the cycles of tension and resolve in your life and even your walk with God.

Resolving Tension

"Don't fight with your brother!" "Don't fight with your sister!" Sibling rivalry is as old as the Bible. Thankfully, the Bible can also teach siblings how to work together. Parents and kids, read this plan together, or listen in the car on the way to school. You’ll gain perspective from the ancient story of Abraham and Lot, and from modern siblings just like you. 

Sibling Rivalry

Life presents so many individuals with numerous challenges. One may feel that God has called them for a special purpose but aren’t sure what to do or how God’s plan will unfold. In the Determined to Follow Jesus Bible plan readers will discover in scripture accounts where individuals were determined to follow Jesus in their uncertainties and how their obedience and faith produced victorious results. 

Determined To Follow Jesus

With over 2 million users worldwide since 2009, Bible in One Year is the leading daily Bible reading plan. Each day, you will receive a Psalm or Proverbs reading, a New Testament reading, and an Old Testament reading. Nicky and Pippa Gumbel then provide insightful commentary, intended to be read or listened to alongside the Bible to provide fresh understanding of the texts. Nicky is the vicar of HTB Church in London and pioneer of Alpha.

Bible In One Year 2018

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” So what is faith? And why does God place so much value on this one virtue that our eternity depends on it? Join us for five audio guides through Hebrews 11, as Kris Langham explores the nature of faith and recounts the stories of some of faith’s greatest heroes - from Bible times to present day.

Bible Basics Explained | Faith

God is our Divine Interceptor! When Satan attempts to use weapons to destroy God’s plan for our lives, God comes through in intercepting any weapon formed against us! Throughout the Bible God has illustrated his divine interceptive power. In the Divine Interceptions Bible Plan, readers will discover documented instances when God Intercepts for his children. Take courage and know without a doubt that God’s interceptions in your life are divine.

Divine Interceptions

God empowered you to fulfill the call he has for your life. In the Empowered Bible plan readers will be encouraged through the story of Gideon that no matter what difficult circumstances they find themselves in, God can still use them for a great purpose. When God calls you to fulfill a task, be encouraged that you are empowered to complete it. 

EMPOWERED

Based on the  New York Times  best-selling book by Jonathan Cahn, these powerful daily readings take you on a journey through ancient secrets. Featuring one-minute audio recordings, this 3-day plan unlocks the keys to maturing in your faith despite your brokenness.

The Book Of Mysteries: Freed From Yourself

Are you worn out and overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Multitasking. Taking care of family and friends. Driving car pool. Running errands. Filling out paperwork. Meeting deadlines at work. In today’s do-it-all world, women are busier and more tired than ever juggling the roles of mom, executive, volunteer, student, wife or girlfriend, friend, and everything in between. We’ve all been there – feeling frenzied and desperate as we try to keep it all together. Some days it feels like we’re managing everything well, but more often than not, it feels like everything is managing us. It is easy to become emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In the midst of life’s demands, it is possible to experience a life of peace and find rest for your soul.

Find Rest: A Women's Plan For Lasting Peace In A Busy Life

This readingplan about 'finding rest' is based on Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28-29. Jesus promised that if you come to Him, you would find rest. The goal of these messages is to help you find true rest, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. Let's start this series!

7 Days Of Finding Rest

Start your day with the Bible in One Year, a Bible reading app with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. Nicky Gumbel is the Vicar of HTB in London and pioneer of Alpha.

'My favourite way to start the day.' - Bear Grylls, Adventurer

Bible In One Year 2017

It can be easy to feel that your faith has little or no bearing on the people around you. How can you effectively share the hope you have? This plan gives practical steps for what it means to live a life on mission.

Hope Still Lives Here

What does a life on mission look like? Explore the possibilities and adventure of what a life surrendered to Jesus and following the Holy Spirit looks like. This mission, should you choose to accept it, will change the way you live. It’s purposeful and full of life. It means understanding and living out the personal call that God has for you. 		

Living Life On Mission		

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SEXUAL TOUCH BOUNDARIES & SCRIPTURE

You’ve put in your all, only to see a project fail because of others. It’s tempting to blame them and turn your back completely. But that won’t help you succeed, and it can hurt you spiritually. The book of Nehemiah offers a way to move forward when other people fail you. This plan contains practical suggestions and spiritual encouragement so you can keep working with excellence in spite of failure.

When People Fail You At Work

Are you facing something in your life where you feel “THIS HAS TO CHANGE”? Do you believe you can change your life? You don’t have to stay the way you are because God can bring change to your life and bring the best out of you. Brian Houston shows you how by walking you through every step from where to start to how to let your convictions empower you to change.

Help Me! I Want To Change My Life!

When life offers lemons and even the lemonade you made goes south, it can leave a person more than disappointed. Yes. There are seasons common among believers when despondency can battle for our joy and contentment. You and I don’t choose discouragement, but sometimes we have no idea how to get out of this blue funk! The Bible offers solutions. There is help for the discouraged. 

Help For The Discouraged

The largest of buildings starts with the laying of a single brick. Many of us get discouraged when we can’t seem to find the gift invested in us. Unless we recognize spiritual gifts, we cannot use them effectively for God’s glory. We need to start using our little bricks to build edifices that reflect our relationship to the Lord Jesus.


Gifting & Growth

Read To Me Audio

This plan is adapted from Dr. Kim’s book “7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage." The secrets of START, STOP, CONNECT, ENGAGE, BALANCE, MINGLE, and FIGHT become steps that will help a couple have the marriage that God designed for them. 

7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the kingdom of heaven is in fact here?

Upsidedown Kingdom - Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount

In this video plan, you'll hear from Major League Baseball stars Daniel Murphy, Matt Holliday, Lance Berkman, and Adam Wainwright and learn how the Bible has impacted each of their lives.

The Increase Opening Day Devotional

Do you ever worry? Do you ever doubt God’s promises? Is obeying God sometimes hard? Noah could relate to you. This devotional gives insights from his story into learning how to trust God in faith. Features interactive questions and activities for you to do with your children. Written in partnership with OneHope. Videos taken from Stained Glass, a new game in the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Learning To Trust God In Everything

Our shame is a bridge, not a barrier. It's the very place that God wants to meet, inviting us to leave behind our broken, legalistic and religious way of thinking and relating to Him. It's freedom from performance. Freedom from managing our behavior so we appear “acceptable” to God. Freedom from our addictions, compulsive behaviors, and double lives. Experience the 7-day journey into The Heart of Man based on the feature film re-releasing nationwide October 17, 2017. heartofmanmovie.com

The Heart Of Man: Overcoming Shame And Finding Identity

Each day is a fight for your faith because the devil, temptations in the world, and your own sinful self can cause you to fall away. But you are safe in Jesus. Stay close to him and you win the fight!

Fight Of Your Life: Your Time Of Grace

The Third Option is a 7 day video devotional that will offer guidance on racial unity by identifying the cultural influences that shape our attitudes on race and explaining why we must honor the priceless value of God’s image in all people.

The Third Option

An exciting look at the birth of the early church, through the eyes of Luke, the author of the gospel of Luke. This series combines video clips from the movie, The Book of Acts, with thought-provoking questions for reflection, discussion and practical life application.

The Book Of Acts: Part 2 - Scattered

We know everyone is going everywhere this Summer. If you are either in summer school, doing an internship, or going abroad. We want to find and follow Jesus together. We invite you to join us in our devotional, Everyone and Everywhere.

Everyone. Everywhere. Part 1

A 14-day reading plan through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. It’s easy to make a list of the things Christians do, but that doesn’t really tell us much about what the experience of following Jesus is actually like. Ideal for believers at any stage of the Christian life. A resource from Christianity Explored Ministries.

Philippians: A Life in Christ

Get a solid grip on Biblical truths for a purposeful life filled with joy and peace as you grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Important! Don’t miss out on reading all the scriptures – there is POWER in His Word.  Make use of in-app 'Notes' to answer questions with interactive sections to benefit from the deliverance aspect part of your personal journey.

Your Ultimate Journey

This fun plan for kids teaches real-life lessons from a Bible App for Kids story. Each day's video teaches a memory verse, a key truth, a song, and other concrete ways to help abstract truths stick. Visit www.bible.com/kids to get this free, interactive app for your kids.

The King And The Kingdom (Bible App for Kids)

The world has all kinds of ideas about how to be productive and how to make a difference, but God usually works in the opposite way of those ideas. This video series focuses on some ordinary Bible people who did extraordinary things with God's help. Their small acts had a large impact on those around them. 

Make an Impact

Have you ever failed or had a setback in life? If so, you need to know how to purposefully move forward and how to win the next time around. In this five day plan, a team of proven achievers will show you how to recover and rebuild. Each day, a different team member answers the question, “ What is your best advice to someone who is making a comeback or rebounding in life?”

The CLINIC – How To Rebound From Setbacks

Stepfamilies face unique issues, and while integrating a stepfamily is rewarding, it can also be challenging at times. This 6-day video series plan from stepfamily expert Ron Deal provides practical realistic solutions for developing a healthy blended family.

Blended Family: Becoming Stepfamily Smart

Come on a journey with me and learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we watch a short clip of the movie The Life of Jesus and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. 

This reading plan is the 4th out of 10. You can read each plan separately but we challenge you to complete the entire journey.


The Life of Jesus, Part 4 (4/10)

Watch this video plan to help gain perspective on the end times. 

The End Times

This video series is based on the story of Job from the Bible. Like Job, when life is hard and troubles hit us, we can know that God is with us to give us strength and to deliver us. 

Job: Video Devotions From Your Time Of Grace

Do you know you have the power of the living God dwelling inside of you? We have access to the Father, and He has uniquely gifted us with special gifts and talents  He wants us to unleash here on Earth. Join me in the 5-day Bible plan called Unleash Your Power.

Unleash Your Power

What are the biggest challenges to your faith? Do you struggle with emotional, psychological, or social stress? Feelings can sometimes get in the way of the facts. Sometimes we may feel a certain way, but the facts are completely different. In this video series, learn the facts of how God sees you and what you're worth to him.

Trust in Facts, Not Feelings

This Christmas the One Minute Apologist wants to answer questions you may never have thought to ask. Is Christmas a Pagan holiday? How many wise men were there, and many more. Don't let this Christmas pass without spending time reflecting on the birth of our Savior, and all the events surrounding that historical day. 

An OMA Christmas

Follow along as worship pastors from Gateway Church share truths and inspiration accompanying Gateway Worship's new instrumental album, Atmosphere: Waiting (Vol. 1). We pray that as you read these stories and hear these songs, you will be encouraged to dive deeper into your own walk with the Lord! Stream the album at gatewaypeople.com/atmosphere.

Atmosphere: Waiting (Vol. 1) | an Instrumental Devotional

Presence Plan is a collection of chapters taken from the free app with the purpose of creating space. A relaxing, mindful experience leading us in reflection & prayer. Music, film, and poetry inspired from scripture throughout the plan weave a journey that gives us a timeout, a sense of peace and an opportunity to experience God’s presence.

Presence 4: Arts That Inspire Reflection & Prayer

Jesus was stung by death, but not defeated by it. His resurrection means your resurrection too. Because he lives, you also will live!

From Death to Life

Do you have spiritual questions that you'd love answers for? Questions regarding faith, religion, God, or the Bible? Watch this video series to get some answers, but be prepared to dig into God's Word too!

Tough Questions With Pastor Mike

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Being a peaceKEEPER is not what leads to true peace because peacekeepers provide a false sense of peace via avoidance. However, as a Christian, you have the ultimate connection with true peace, which is Jesus. You are a peaceMAKER - the bridge between your friends and family, and Jesus! You have the ability to dismantle conflict and reconcile people to Jesus. Discover strategies for this in our Peacemakers Bible plan today.

Be A Peacemaker

Are you feeling purposeless in life? Do you think you were made for more? This Bible plan is meant to connect you to your Maker, the only one who truly knows your purpose. Once connected to Him, He begins to use us in ways we may never have dreamed of and with a passion we didn’t know we were capable of until then.

Finding And Living Out Your Purpose

This plan looks at a vital spiritual practice to all seeking growth in God: tilling the soil of the heart. God longs for us to till the soil of our hearts that we might be receptive to the seed of his word and bear fruit. May your heart become responsive to the presence, will, and love of God as you cultivate good soil with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Tilling The Soil Of Your Heart

Life is full of choices—what to eat, where to work, what church to attend. Our hearts face choices, too—when to trust, when to doubt, when to move closer to God (or not). Whatever we choose, God is still the same. He's ready to remind you that HE is the way. Read along and invite Holy Spirit to equip you to choose Him, over and over.

Great Expectations // Choosing Wisely

The story of Joseph is one of the greatest epics in all antiquity. It is the saga of one extraordinary life - sold into slavery at 17, falsely accused and forgotten in jail, but never once forgotten by God. Follow the grand drama with audio guides by Through the Word, and Kris Langham provides clear explanation and compelling insight in just a few minutes each day. Covers Genesis 37-50.

Genesis Explained Part 4 | One Extraordinary Life

“The customer is always right” is a common expression used in the business world. Still, business men and women sometimes find themselves in a position of wrongdoing, often finding it hard to know how to make things right. In the coming days, we will walk through the three most critical elements of a compelling apology and give practical wisdom on practicing restitution in the marketplace. 

Restitution in the Marketplace

You and I have been given the invaluable gift of communication with God. Last week we learned about the process of making the soil of our hearts soft and receptive to God. This week we’ll learn some different ways to receive the seed of his word. May your communion with God flourish as you engage in continual conversation with your loving, present heavenly Father.

God Speaks

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it--with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Numbers, the Israelites find themselves in the vast, dry desert, waiting for God to lead them into the Promised Land. But first they must learn some crucial lessons on how to live, how to trust, and how to follow the invisible God. Kris Langham leads you through chapters 1-13.

Numbers Explained | Learning to Walk by Faith

In Genesis, we encounter God's persistent relationship with his people: he continues to bless them even when they do not hold up their end of the relationship. As we journey through the story of Genesis, we receive the peaceful assurance of God's unshakeable faithfulness to his promises and to us his people! In this 4 week plan, listen to the audio guide to hear Scripture, teaching, and a worship song.

Genesis: The Story of God's Faithfulness

Do you wish you were more clear about the fears that hold you back?  Are you better understanding the courage you need to step forward in faith? Listen to this plan from 2 Timothy about overcoming fear.

Prayers from 2 Timothy

Are you battling depression? Do you have pain within you that seems unbearable? Listen to Julie Thomas Ph.D as she tells you a very personal story of her own journey of healing and recovery from depression. 

Depression: Hope Inside Out

Wisdom. Understanding. We need it, Proverbs has it and Through the Word is here to help you get it! Each day you’ll read one chapter of the Bible’s most practical book, with an audio guide to walk you through it. Kris Langham brings together friends and pastors for lively and insightful discussions, unpacking proverbs and applying them to everyday life. Part 4 covers chapters 16-20. Time to get wisdom!

Proverbs Explained Part 4 | My Plan, God’s Purpose

Moments.  The fragments of time that make up our days.  The economy that's most valuable to us.  In a perfect world, we're soaking in every moment.  But in reality, urgency can easily become our focus and we lose touch with what’s truly important.  Throughout this 5-day study from CCV Music, we look at the key moments of the day and see how God is present in every moment.  

Moments

God longs to heal our broken pieces—even the wounds that feel too deep, too painful. Offering up the aching parts of our past can be scary, but God promises to be with us as we face our brokenness. With this four-day plan from Rush via Gather Ministries, embark on a journey of trust with your Father who longs to transform brokenness into wholeness. 

Healing The Hurt // Renew Your Mindset 

God has truly given us everything. He yearns for us to recognize the depths of his grace and provision, approaching Him with open hands and hearts, ready to receive all He gives. But that’s not all. God wants us to be dispensers of His love to others, giving away all He has given us. With this three-day plan from Rush via Gather Ministries, learn to give from God’s own heart.

What God Has To Give To You // Giving & Receiving

The God of Heaven delights in you. Is this news to you? He does! In fact, you bring Him immense joy. He longs for you to stay close to Him and and if you'll let Him, your heart and soul will be fortified and restored. This 7 day plan will help you quiet the noise so you can hear the murmurs of your good, Good Father. 

God Delights in You // Stay Close

Finding your divine calling does not have to be a mystery. Do you chase the question whether you are wasting your life in a certain job, relationship, or church?  Most of us are deeply concerned with living meaningful, purposeful lives, yet we spend a lot of energy trying to figure out if we are. This plan is meant to help answer the question, “what is God’s purpose for my life?”

Find Purpose In Your Work

Jesus has been proclaiming the arrival of his Kingdom, and the excitement of the people is growing. But there is a growing resistance starting - and it's coming from an unlikely place. Why are the religious leaders rejecting their long-awaited King? Grab your headphones and join us as our audio guides lead you through this portion of Matthew, as we examine the Rejection of the King.

The Rejection Of The King | Matthew 15-21 Explained

Let us discover the secret of praying like Jesus. The Jesus prayer life doesn't follow a particular format or a ritual. In this Bible Plan, we are going to discover 6 basics when it comes to Jesus' prayer life.

Who Do You Pray Like?  (The Jesus Prayer Life)

Cru is a movement dedicated to helping everyone know someone who truly follows Jesus. In July 2017, over 5,000 Cru staff gathered for a week of inspirational growth - leaving in awe of Jesus and the gospel. Each of these five devotionals from Cru17 contains a short audio segment from a main speaker ( 1-2 minutes ). Our prayer is that these highlights help you trust God to make your life count. 

Cru 17: Ideas For Making Your Life Count

We all face challenges and struggles in every day life, but some people seem to be able to overcome them better than others.  How do they do it?  What has God provided for us to live an overcoming life?  Find the principles that lead to a harmonious and peaceful life. (http://thejesusalliance.org/)

Unity

Easter is not about chicks and bunnies. Scripture describes Jesus’ experience to purchase our forgiveness, but His death was not the end of the story. Easter is hope, renewal, mercy and grace. Each day of this devotional contain a short (1-2 minute) audio message. The guests share their thoughts and experiences about renewal in their lives. They will help you focus on the mercies and hope God extends to you.

Easter: Hope Renewed

We hope you enjoy this February companion reading plan to the “verse of the day” on the Bible App.  God is near, and so is His Word. As you wake up. While you wait. When you meet a friend. Before you go to sleep. When the Bible is always with you, it becomes a part of your daily life.

YouVersion Verse Of The Day: February

With school approaching, teaching our children to respect and revere authority is vital—and you must start by teaching them to respect and revere God’s authority in their lives.  In this 5-day plan, pray with Pastor Jack Graham from Prestonwood Baptist Church (http://www.jackgraham.org/) for our children to have a respect for authority; to stay morally pure; to find and keep good godly friends; and to not bully but care for one another.

Back To School

This world is harsh—and this callousness seeps into our hearts and homes. It can even color your mental image of God. Will you let God peel away the lies that hold you back from embracing Him and confidently sharing Jesus with others? This five-day devotional from Wendy Palau will remind you afresh of God’s gentleness, comfort, and rest and inspire you to share Jesus with women in pain.