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Sometimes we get caught up in the world’s efforts to do enough good things to save ourselves. But does that really work? What does God truly want from us? Join us and explore some Biblical aspects of how our service and sacrifice to the Lord should transform our hearts and lives.

The Bible blesses peacemakers, but also exhorts us to “fight the good fight”. This last phrase is not an exhortation to attack other people, but to resist the devil and our own sinful desires. This reading plan presents seven Bible verses about this topic. It can be combined with our other Reading Plans: “The Great Battle” and “The Battle Is the Lord’s”.

Thankfulness is a recurring theme in the Bible. Christians are exhorted to “give thanks in all circumstances”, and they have so much reason to! Over the next few days, let’s read what the Bible has to say about this topic — and let’s practice thankfulness.

We are constantly bombarded with promises of success, joy and happiness if we just follow certain people, purchase certain products, or engage in certain activities. We easily get betrayed by these empty promises; because they cannot fulfill in us that which only our Creator can satisfy. This plan explores the purpose for which we were created, and how truly empty all of these promises are.

The Bible contains many inspiring stories from the life and work of Elisha the prophet. These stories show us who God is and how He works in amazing ways!

Serving God with your whole heart, and yet experiencing devastating trouble? These devotions explore why God allows heartaches and afflictions to enter the lives of godly people. God’s express desire, for each of us who love Him, is to produce spiritual brokenness in us. It describes every useful man and woman of God in the Bible. Are you ready for God’s glory to be released through you?

With all the chaos in the world today, feeling helpless and beaten down is common and seems to be increasing in intensity. Is it inevitable? Walk with us through this plan and find out you are never alone, and that there is a beautiful way out through God’s Word and presence in your life.

Christians believe the Gospel has life-changing power. Therefore it is vitally important to know this “good news”! This reading plan covers 7 key points.

The book of First Samuel records the story of Hannah, an Israelite woman. Her life circumstances were humiliating and demoralizing. But the Bible pictures her as an exemplary, God-fearing woman. This reading plan takes Hannah’s life story as an example for our own lives. Do read with us!

“All generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me,” Mary sang. And she was right. She became the mother of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God! This gives her a unique position in God’s salvation plan. This reading plan is about Mary, a humble and blessed woman with great faith.

For many people, “hope” is something positive but also something uncertain. If we hope for something, we are not sure whether it will happen. However, the Bible teaches us that there is a source of hope that is absolutely certain and trustworthy — God's character and promises. This reading plan is about hope from a Biblical perspective.

People try to find joy in many different areas of life; relationships, work, money, etc. However, to find true and lasting joy you need something else: a living relationship with Jesus Christ! Join us for one week to see what the Bible says about finding deep joy in God.

We would love a stress-free life, but that’s not what happens in this sin-sick world. We all experience trouble and trials, and if we serve Jesus with our whole hearts, we will suffer persecution. So, what about all these troubles that plague us? Jesus told us we would face trouble, so is joy possible in the middle of trouble, and could these troubles be something for which we thank God?

The Bible speaks much of God's glory, expressed by the words כָּבוֹד (in Hebrew) and δόξα (in Greek). This is God’s heavenly splendor and majesty that sometimes becomes visible on earth. This reading plan will show you how great God is and how you as a believer can share in His glory.

The Gospel of John shows us who Jesus is. In chapter 4, we read how Jesus reveals Himself in a conversation with a Samaritan woman at a well. This story contains many lessons for us. John has written it down for us, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31)

The Lord God is good and loves giving people good gifts. He offers us eternal life, righteousness, and the Holy Spirit in our hearts — and much more. He does not require any payment from our side. This reading plan will help you to learn what precious gifts God has for you!

Paul wrote a letter to the Galatians because he was very concerned about their spiritual well-being. They were in danger of straying from the right path, and Paul goes to great lengths to keep them from that. His explanations and advice are still extremely relevant today!

Jesus invites people into the kingdom of God. This is not an actual physical place. It transcends time and space, which makes it difficult to see what God’s Kingdom exactly is. Let’s read a collection of Bible passages to learn what God’s Kingdom is and how you can inherit it.

Is Christianity particularly fit for the faint of heart? For those who can't do without a God to help them? Or do you need courage to be a Christian? In this reading plan, we will explore the ways we need courage to follow Jesus. We will also look at ways in which belief in God provides us with courage - both to do mundane tasks and seemingly impossible things.

The Bible compares life in God’s presence with an abundant feast. And you are invited! This reading plan explores several Bible passages about this joyful theme.

We often like to think and sing about 'Who God Says I Am,' but what if we were to change the focus from us to God? Is our understanding of 'Who I Say God Is' accurate, or do we have a distorted view of the Divine? Let's consider different conceptions of God in the Bible, as we seek to realign our visions to the Truth.

If you need help explaining to others why people need salvation, join us in walking through some scriptures that are filled with comforting words you can share. We’ll take a look at seven facets of the gift of salvation that God has provided for us, focusing primarily on Ephesians 2.

The letter to Titus was written by the apostle Paul to teach and encourage his ‘spiritual son.’ His lessons are valuable to this day. This reading plan goes through the letter to Titus step by step to see what God’s Word has to say for our lives.

The apostle John wrote a book about Jesus, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). This reading plan goes through many Scripture verses, and the first chapters of John’s gospel, to discover who Jesus is.

The Bible is clear about it: we humans are sinful and deserve punishment. But, the Bible also explains that God offers forgiveness if we confess and turn away from our sins. God also enables us to forgive ourselves and others, which is very freeing and helps us to restore relationships. This reading plan discusses some key Bible verses about receiving and giving forgiveness.