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Living counter-culture is the hallmark of a Christian's life. In a world that worships wealth, self, power, and fame, Christ's disciples are called to different standards. Christ in His teachings, in what is now famously known as the Beatitudes made eight declarations of blessedness. He describes the ideal disciple and their rewards both present and future. If Jesus rules in our hearts, your life, and mine, has to be different.

What is prayer? It's a conversation with God! In this 14-day reading plan by Church United and Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, we'll discover the heart of prayer and the how of prayer. We'll explore what a lifestyle of prayer looks like and dive into some of the different aspects and practices of this powerful spiritual discipline.

As followers of Christ, we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ. This 10-day reading plan looks at the life and character of Jesus, and explores how we can follow His example and make daily decisions to become more like Him.

Who is Jesus? Who is Jesus to you? How you answer these questions will make all the difference in the world to you. Come on a journey to discover that Jesus is….. Well, Jesus is everything you’ll ever need.

Forgiveness is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, reflecting His likeness and guiding us on a path of grace and love. Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, stating, "If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins." This simple yet profound message reveals why forgiveness is crucial.

Do you want to know more about God? Do you want God to use your life to transform this generation? What if I told you that the aroma of Christ can completely change your life? In this plan we will see how we can smell like Jesus and how we can go deeper in our relationship with Him. You can be the closest opportunity someone will have to smell Jesus.

What is your understanding of God’s love? What’s the basis of your love towards yourself and others? Jesus said the greatest commandment is to LOVE the Lord our God and to love others the way we love ourselves. The 3-day plan will help refine the depth of your love for God, your ability to love yourself, and the measure in which you love others.

Jesus is God, but He’s also human. He felt the same emotions and faced the same temptations we do today. So as we experience pain, setbacks, and heartbreak, we know that Jesus will lead us through it—not just because He’s God, but because He’s been there. Find comfort and guidance through the relatable stories of Jesus in this 7-day Bible Plan.

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.

The most important decision we make in this life is where we’ll spend our eternal life. When we have made that choice, we’re not only prepared to die ... we’re finally ready to live a life that follows after Jesus! This 30-day reading plan helps you understand why and how you are to follow Jesus. It all begins with a relationship with Him.

If someone asked you, "What do I need to believe to be a Christian?" what would you say? By using the simple lyrics to a beloved song, "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so”, a journalist-turned-pastor helps you understand what you believe and why. Bestselling author John S. Dickerson clearly and faithfully explains essential Christian beliefs and powerfully illustrates why these beliefs matter.

Have you ever wanted to grow in your relationship with God, better understand the Bible, and learn how to faithfully follow Jesus in our world today? If so, this Plan is for you! With the biblical story as our guide, we’ll discover truths and develop skills to help us become fully devoted followers of Christ. This Plan is Part 6 of the 9-part Fully Devoted journey.

Do you know who Jesus is? Who is the Savior of the world who defeated death and rose from the grave? Jesus defined himself throughout the New Testament. Let's further understand Jesus.

A seven week series looking at the life changing, mind blowing, upside-down, Kingdom proclamation that Jesus Changes Everything! This plan looks at what the Scriptures teach us about the gospel of Jesus Christ, with helpful videos from the Bible project. This reading plan dares us to ask: if Jesus changes everything, how then should we live? We believe the truths of this study are life changing, proceed with caution!

Jesus truly does change everything. There is a dazzling beauty in the imagery the Bible paints around the life of Jesus, and how He brings light to even the hardest moments of life. If you need something to change in your life, this is for you! Jesus is a beacon of hope piercing the night, sparkling on the dark horizon as we pitch and yaw through stormy waters. Come on this transformative journey as we read some of the most compelling descriptors of Jesus. Jesus can bring change into every area of your life.

As you prepare your heart for Easter, join Jesus' disciples in following him to the cross. From the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the empty tomb on Easter morning, trace the path that Jesus and his disciples walked. This series takes you through the beginning of that journey. Looking to Jesus, you'll see more clearly what Jesus has done for you and what it looks like to follow him.

If Jesus existed, how did His influence and followers impact the world? And does His existence invite a personal response? A respected journalist set out to find answers—not from opinion but from history itself. The evidence led to an unexpected conclusion—one that answers questions of our purpose and significance. Together, we are introduced to an investigative reporter’s objective inquiry for truth that led to a transformational life decision.

While Jesus lived on earth, he made some important promises to his closest friends and followers. Those promises are still true for us today. Read about them in this plan. Then keep your eyes, ears, and heart open to experience them.

Our life has been full of fear. The stock market. Covid 19. School moved to online. Jesus came to conquer fear. Jesus is over fear

Jesus loves all people—including those who struggle with addiction. In this 7-day devotional, Skip Heitzig discusses the reality of addictive behavior in our world and looks at the sickness of substance, sexual, and social addiction. Through daily Bible reading, relevant insight, and For Further Thought challenges, Skip offers encouragement and biblical solutions to help addicts—and the people who love them—walk in the light and hope of Christ.

Life is hard! So, we all need prayer and know that we need to pray. Jesus knew and practiced this so well that His disciples asked Him to teach them to do the same. Join Dr. Norman Peart as he shares the five-step prayer pattern Jesus gave in response to this request. This simple pattern will make your conversations with God come alive!

This five-day reading plan taps into the pivotal question asked and debated for generations: Who Is Jesus? During this devotional journey, Pastor Louie Giglio invites you to meet God in both your intellect and heart by uncovering what history and Scripture have to say about Jesus.  

Following Jesus isn't about following a bunch of rules. It is all about a relationship with Jesus.

Jesus was and is divine, always aware of the thoughts of others. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus used questions to help listeners understand their own hearts. This video-based reading plan helps you dive into the basic beliefs of the gospel to understand the core beliefs of Jesus Christ, and answer the questions He asked.

The pursuit of Jesus isn’t just for us and shouldn’t stop with us. Following Jesus started thousands of years ago, and it is our mission to continue for generations to come.