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Imagine... Jesus has defeated death on the cross, has risen from the dead, has spent 40 days with you teaching you and giving instructions on how to be His witnesses to the world, and then He ascends into heaven before your very eyes. The book of Acts finds us right at this moment of Jesus’ ascension and tells of the ministry His disciples undertake to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman Empire and to establish the church. Be inspired anew by the zeal and passion of the early church in this plan.

Plan Overview: 1. Be Honest 2. Talking with God 3. When Your Mind Wanders 4. Learn to Listen 5. Be Still

A 5-day devotional on Exodus 4:1-8 and Moses' objections to God when asked to go back to his people in Egypt. It explores the trust issues that creep into our lives based on our past experiences and challenges us to overcome them and trust God.

You can learn a lot about worship, fellowship, and ministry in the writings about the Early Church found in Acts and 1 Corinthians. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing how you can simplify your faith walk and strip away the business, financial, and infrastructure challenges most churches face in order to refocus your energy on your personal relationship with God and put your faith into action.

What's your personal calling? We all need to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. Purpose and calling are closely related. From the Bible, we can clearly identify 5 reasons to exist in this world: 1. To be in relationship with Him. 2. To be in God's family 3. To be like Christ 4. To use your gifts. 5. To be on mission with God

It is one thing to have a relationship with the Lord; another is to experience intimacy with Him. Join the apostle John in the pursuit of fellowship with God through chapter 4 and beginning of chapter 5 of 1 John. Together, we will explore the portrait of perfect love—the mandate to love, the manifestation of love, and the motivation for love. Experience God’s perfect love and Maximum Joy!

How can we clearly distinguish God’s voice? By creating a culture of wisdom and faith as a safe place for developing spiritual discernment and receiving God’s revelation. Foundational elements include: (1) authentic faith, (2) Godly core values, (3) walking in Christ’s authority, (4) walking in community, and (5) powerful proclamations. Ultimately, God’s revelation transforms us so we can embody Christ to the world. The holy progression is relationship, revelation, incarnation.

In Nehemiah 1-4, we read the story of Nehemiah’s journey of rebuilding the wall in Jerusalem. Within this text, there are 5 key steps Nehemiah took to pave the way for his team's success in this endeavor. This plan will walk you through practical, Biblically rooted advice that will encourage you to take a new approach to leading your next project.

Could you explain concisely why Christians believe in (1) a God, (2) who’s made himself known through history, (3) who has a good plan for us, (4) put into place through Jesus, (5) that’s working to make a difference in our lives? This devotional explores some of the amazing reasons and a fresh look at believing this faith – so we can share it with clarity and hope!

In the “What Do You Want From Me?” Bible study, we’re going to take a closer look at Peter's redemption in John 21 and discover five things Jesus wants from His followers: 1. Humility; 2. Time; 3. Love; 4. Boldness; 5. Contentment. Prayerfully, this study will serve as a reminder for faithful disciples of Jesus as well as a roadmap for those seeking a deeper relationship with Him!

Jacqueline Bussie brings to light unspoken “laws” that govern the Christian life: #1: Never get angry at God; #2: Never doubt; #3: Never question; #4: Never tell your real story; #5: Always speak in clichés about suffering; and #6: Always believe hope comes easy for those who truly love God. Each day of this devotional begins to unpack a "faith-law" and counters it with healthy, life-giving, authentic, biblically-based truth.

In theory, we all know we can be confident in our faith, and when we’re gathered together with other Christians, we often feel full of confidence. But when daily life hits, it can all drain away. How can we change that, with God’s help? This Lent devotional journey will help you grow deep faith-confidence that lasts from Sunday into the rest of your week, so you can boldly join in God’s work right where you are. Over the 40 days of Lent, you’ll reflect on six key ways we can grow in confidence: 1. Confidence through being convinced 2. Confidence through community 3. Confidence through compassion 4. Confidence through consistency 5. Confidence through competence 6. Confidence through courage

This week we begin our journey through Micah 6:8 as we learn how to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. This plan is part 1 of 4 from the Feed God and Justice series.

The famous miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand is one of the most astounding miracles recorded in the Bible. It’s so astounding that it’s included in all four Gospels. In this story, Jesus shows us how He uses unexpected people, simple acts of faith, and everyday resources to show His glory. In this plan, we see who Jesus is and how He uses ordinary things to bring about extraordinary results in our lives. Join me in this five-day reading plan and see how this story relates to us today.

In this four-part devotional, Lenya Heitzig pairs women of the New Testament with the wildflowers they represent. Dorcas the Daisy is a five-day reading plan about a woman who spread joy through "good works and charitable deeds" (Acts 9:36). She is the only woman in the Bible called "disciple" and the only woman who resurrected.

In part four of a five-part, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of 1 Corinthians, we'll dive into chapters 10–13.

In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples they will become witnesses of Him after they receive the power of the Holy Spirit. I have heard confessions from countless believers, who love the Lord, but feel uncomfortable sharing their faith with those who are unchurched. In this study, we will discover four ways to become a powerful and effective witness for Christ.

(Part one of a four part journey through the Books of Acts.) Even in (and especially in?) hard times, God is present and is working to build His Church. We can find encouragement in this. When circumstances force us to pivot, we don’t have to lose heart - God is with us.

In part two of a five-part, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of 1 Corinthians, we'll dive into chapters 4–6 as we discover what real church looks like and how believers are meant to work through issues together.

This Little Light Is a 5-day devotional loosely based on the song of the same name. It focuses on the idea that every creative act is a light signaling to future generations the power of hope amidst the dark. Each day I will provide you with an opportunity for reflection along with a visual meditation from my own time reflecting on the advent season.

The word of God says in Hebrews 13:4 that marriage should be honored by all. What does this mean to us in this day and age? Delve into this 5-day devotional to know why this is important and how to honor marriage as God intended. We pray that this devotional will enrich your marriage and bring you one step closer to each other and God.

In this four-part devotional, Lenya Heitzig pairs women of the New Testament with the wildflowers they represent. Like the thistle, there are two sides to Euodia and Syntyche: one admirable and inviting, the other prickly and off-putting. Euodia and Syntyche the Thistles is a five-day reading plan about conflict between two co-laborers in the gospel.

“Be anxious for nothing,” Easier said than done. It’s right there in the Bible, but how do we do it? In this Bible Basics Explained plan, Kris Langham guides us verse-by-verse through one of the Bible’s most powerful passages on anxiety: Philippians 4. In it, we’ll find reasons to rejoice, a peace that transcends understanding, and the secret of contentment. Join us for five audio guides by Through the Word.

19 Journeys is a daily audio guide to the entire Bible, one chapter at a time. Each journey opens an epic adventure through several Bible books as your favorite teachers explain each chapter. In Journey 5, we follow Jesus through Luke, then follow the early church as God transforms their world in Acts. Finally, we follow Israel through the wilderness as they learn to trust the invisible God in Numbers.

When Adam and Eve first sinned, God “cursed…the ground” ensuring that “thorns and thistles” would make our work futile and frustrating until the New Earth (see Genesis 3 and Isaiah 65). We should lament over the thorns and thistles that thwart our work (see Joel 1:4-12). But we should also give thanks for them. Why? Find out in this five-day plan.