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The Bible gives clear instructions on what to do with weights, worries and weariness – so why do we find it so difficult to let go and to recharge? This Bible reading plan will help you to discern what’s stopping you from letting go of the weights and worries that you’re carrying, and what’s keeping you in a state of weariness.

If you’re like many Christians, you want an effective prayer life but find it difficult to remain consistent. Pastor Bayless Conley challenges you to use the simple acrostic P-R-A-Y as a blueprint for an effective, fulfilling prayer life. You’ll notice a difference in your daily life and discover the great blessings God has waiting for you in the place of prayer.

The Ripple Effect is the impact and effect of the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus upon the world, and especially upon the Church. In the Great commission Jesus gave us a command to go, and through this devotional we will explore how the Church is purposed to gather and then to scatter in fulfilling this mission.

Emotional eating is when we eat because of feelings instead of hunger. If you struggle with emotional eating, I want you to know you can break free from this cycle. In this series I share tools that you can begin to use today. Ask God to help you change the way you think. Instead of turning to food for comfort, fall into His loving arms to find peace.

Most of us have had good times and lean times in our life – some more lean than others! But it’s important to remember that God is always a God of multiplication, not subtraction, and He always wants to increase you. These six devotionals can help you take hold by faith of His abundant provision for your life. 

God’s Word is loaded with promises; promises that God wants us to locate in His Word and build our lives on. Why? Simply because God always, always keeps His Word.

The CORE is an eight-day reading plan that provides you the essentials to strengthening your spiritual core. When you spend time strengthening your spiritual core, your entire life is transformed by the power of Jesus Christ and His Word. With The CORE, you can grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ as a new believer and disciple. For more information on how to get involved with FCA, go to www.fca.org.

What does it look like to let go of certainty and explore your doubts? Room for Doubt encourages us to embrace the beauty of doubt and lean in to faith.

Enduring the loss of a pet is a difficult transitional challenge. Pets are members of families and when one passes away, it can be a hard event to recover from. Although feelings of grief are present, remember that GOD’s promises are still true. In this Plan readers will be encouraged to stand on God’s word, because even in despairing times , God provides Joy in the Mourning.

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.

Do you want to learn how to pray more effectively and receive God's answers more quickly? Daily Effective Prayer shares seven powerful prayers to help you draw closer to God and experience breakthrough. These daily prayers help you overcome whatever may be holding you back by applying the power of prayer and God's Word to your life. Start reading today and your prayer life will bear fruit like never before.

What is the difference between couples whose marriages improve in crisis and couples who don’t make it? In this week’s devotional, we’ll learn from two couples whose marriages grew stronger rather than weaker through extreme outside pressure. Whether you are facing crisis right now or simply want to prepare for challenges ahead, these ideas and stories will help you lean into grace—together.

In uncertain times, our go-to mindset is fear. It seems to soothe us when we continually let ourselves go down fear-filled, “what-if” roads. As followers of Jesus, we can battle this. We don’t have to let fear win. This Plan is filled with practical tips as you take steps to win the battle fear is waging.

Grab your bags! We are going on an adventure! Join Tara Payne and her husband, Alex, as they share seven marriage tips, they have learned that helped grow them as husband and wife. Use A Beautiful Adventure Marriage as a “guide” to have a godly, happy marriage. Marriage is God’s idea. It’s a good idea, and it can be a beautiful adventure. Let’s go!

None of us are immune to the burdens and pains of this life. And when we experience them, we just want to know we’re not alone. In this 7-day plan, we invite you to see the God who is with us in loss and disappointment and who says to us, “Take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Do you want to refresh your sense of wonder this Christmas? The Voices of Advent plan explores 4 famous miracles from the Bible as four desperate people meet Jesus for the first time. A powerful reminder about encountering Christ is the essence of Christmas.

This plan is an introduction to reading apocalyptic literature, specifically, the book of Revelation. This reading plan will provide videos, Scripture passages, and helpful tips for understanding the story of the Bible and apocalyptic literature. Think of it as a “what to know” before reading Revelation.

This reading plan is an effective tool for you to pause from the busy schedules of your life and reconnect with God through prayer for 21 days. As you go through this plan, you will be renewed, rebuilt, and restored to the purposes of God for your life.

If you want to know and understand the pillars of the Good News of Jesus Christ, you cannot skip reading the letter of the Apostle Paul to the Romans. In this plan, Pastor Jeff Wells presents the Core of the Gospel in a simple but exciting way. Enjoy it and share it with your neighbor.

In a crowded Christmas season, most of us feel the stress and anxiety of family relationships, financial pressure, hasty decisions, and disappointed expectations. So go ahead. Take a breath. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan and realize the weight we feel may be something God never asked us to carry. How about we let go of the baggage? Let’s travel light.

In this 3-part plan, Dr. Kim discusses lust and the difference between lust and sexual desire. We will look at dealing with temptation, living in a sex-charged world, and the way out that God provides. This plan will help you go from the chains of lust to the freedom of sexual desire in your marriage.

A lot of times people live extremely busy and stressful lives. They work tirelessly trying to meet certain goals in order to better their livelihood. Although this is not a negative desire, the process can cause a lot of stress that can be difficult to manage. If you find yourself overwhelmed with stress, I want to share with you some helpful tips to find true rest in your everyday life.

In times of extreme stress and hardship, we have one key weapon that will allow us to defeat all opposition: worship! In this six-day plan, David Villa is joined by various worship leaders to discuss how we can use this weapon effectively! Worship is our weapon!

Forgiveness is at the core of the gospel. Jesus came to die for our sins - so that we can be forgiven. God the Father expects the same from us: To forgive others. But it is not always easy for us to do it.

This 5-day reading plan is to find passages that will remind us that we can equip ourselves to face daily burdens, as well as life’s darkest seasons. Read along to seek not the right answers but faithful comfort in the Scriptures.