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Discover the biblical principles behind the Twelve Steps with these readings drawn from the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs. This 12-day plan takes you through each of the twelve steps with recovery meditations and related recovery scriptures. As you read and meditate, you’ll begin to see how the God of the Bible will help restore you to wholeness. Readings from Serenity: A Companion for Twelve Step Recovery.

My new song is called “Amadeo”, which is derived from the Latin term meaning “lover of God”. The inspiration for the song came a few months back as I observed one of my dear friends go through one of the most painful situations a person could face. Watching someone navigate tremendous grief in such a God-honoring manner changed the way I have approached the Lord over the past months.

Find serenity this Easter with encouragement from Trevor Hudson’s “A Prayer for Serenity”. Written in his characteristic down-to-earth style, the author reminds readers of the joy of the cross and the peace to be found at Jesus’ feet. Through focusing on the Serenity Prayer, you will be encouraged to slow down, be real with yourself and others, and begin a closer friendship with God.

There are stormy seasons in life. Jesus calms a powerful storm on the Sea of Galilee to teach an important lesson to his disciples. He has the same message for us. Join your friends at Abide for this 5-part plan and explore how God takes away our fear through the faith that He gives us.

This plan includes five daily readings based on Robert J. Morgan’s book Calm Your Anxiety. The reading plan will explore how to change your life by learning to manage your anxiety through the nurturing of a biblical, close, joyful relationship with God.

Finding time to be still in the chaos of motherhood is no simple task. Yet, when we do make time to quiet ourselves before God, something powerful happens. He gives us supernatural rest. He floods our minds with peace. He restores our joy. He whispers to our hearts that it all matters. That we matter. This plan includes devotions from "Be Still and Be Blessed: 365 Devotions for Mothers."

The devotions in this 5-day reading plan were written from a place of personal seeking and discovery and will help you as the reader to seek and find a more serene, peaceful and meaningful life. Each day features a Bible verse, a meditation, and an invitation to converse with God or to do something practical. The content for this reading plan is based on Trevor Hudson’s “Seeking Serenity”.

Many times what we see as our biggest regrets, failures and mistakes become what God uses the most in our lives. God transforms our brokenness into something more beautiful than we can even imagine. He takes our mess and creates a masterpiece. God is the artist and our lives are His canvas. What will you allow Him to create from the broken pieces in your life?  In this 5-day plan, you will read scripture and better understand how broken crayons still color. 

Bestselling author Sheila Walsh helps you seek Jesus in the quiet in this 5-day devotional. Each day’s reading offers an encouraging devotion and a powerful takeaway that will help you rest in Jesus’ love and presence. Devotionals are drawn from 5 Minutes with Jesus: Quiet Time for Your Soul by Sheila Walsh with Sherri Gragg.

We can choose joy every day when we rely on God to be our source. When we focus on things we're grateful for, our satisfaction in life increases, and we find deep connection with God. Be inspired to live with gratitude in your heart and praise on your lips. Meditate on things that produce life and peace with these devotions from "Be Still and Be Happy: 365 Devotions for Women."

Whether it's the TV in the background or the constant pinging on our phones, the noise and pace of modern life can be overwhelming. The cacophony of messages that permeate our culture produces an inner restlessness that says, “You should be doing more, saying more, and posting more.” In this 5-day plan, Denise J. Hughes offers readers an introduction to the “quiet life” that Paul discusses in 1 Thessalonians.

"Be still, and know that I am God;" (PSALM 46:10a). Many Christians are familiar with this verse, but do we really understand it? This exhortation applies when we are distracted by our successes, as when we are fearful and disquieted by some troublesome news. We need to learn to quiet ourselves by opening God’s Word and gaining His perspective in both cases.

In this He Still Walks on Water Plan, Bishop Gary J. Lewis will equip readers with the biblical principles they need to face the storms of their life the way God intended.

Anxiety is endemic in our fast-paced society, but the promises of God help to transform our thinking and calm our souls. Labyrinth is a new series of original scripture-based sonic moodscapes that help reduce stress & calm anxiety in times of need. 10 songs for use in personal devotionals, stressful commutes, or moments when you need to transition to a place of calm amidst chaos.

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.

No matter the challenge you're facing, you can always turn to God with your troubled heart. These Scripture-based prayers will shift your focus toward truth, restore your hope, and fill your soul with peace.

In his letter to the church at Philippi, the apostle Paul expressed effusive gratitude for their support during his imprisonment. His prayers for the Philippians—and for himself—were characterized by thanksgiving, cheerfulness, and confidence in Christ’s faithfulness. In this five-day look at the first verses of that letter, Pastor Robert J. Morgan shows us how we can become more like Christ through adopting a similar attitude.

Taking time each day to be still before God is one of the most life-changing things we can do. Join me on this plan as we acknowledge that the Lord is God over the busyness and battles of daily life. Draw close to hear His whisper, let your soul be quieted by His song of love, and receive His hope at the foot of the cross. - Paul Nelson, Bright City

When things are going your way, trusting the Lord is easy. But when painful trials, unmet needs, or lost hope assail, do you still trust Him? Trusting God in uncertain times is sometimes difficult. Charles Stanley reveals in this reading plan what God will do for us to regain our trust if we first believe three essential truths about Him.

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.

Whether worry, fear, or anxiety, God is only ever a call away. Read this plan to clear your head and calm your heart in the chaos of life. Prayer trumps panic every time.

The Decalogue—i.e., the Ten Commandments—is perhaps the most famous list in human history. But does it still apply to 21st-century Christians? In this plan, you’ll learn about each commandment and read why this code of conduct is as relevant today as it was when God delivered it to Moses.

When you hear the word "rest", do you think of vacationing on a beach, curling up with a good book, or maybe napping? Those are all forms of rest, but this week we’re going to look at an entirely different dimension of rest—one that is available to you today, whatever your circumstances. If you are feeling fearful or overly busy, come find a place of rest right where you are.

Advent takes us up to Christmas, but what comes next? The decorations come down, the house is empty, and we're left looking for hope in a new year. These reflections remind us that our hope for change isn't in the clock striking midnight, but Christ's presence in our everyday lives.

Each verse of Psalm 23 is fraught with richness for us to discover and make our own. The very notion that God is our all-knowing Shepherd, and that we are His sheep, brings us a peace of mind and heart that only He can bring. Let’s take the next step of our journey with Pastor Mark Rae to unpack all these blessings that are already ours!