Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 16:20

The very essence of our existence is that we were created for God. That is why we feel most accomplished, happy, and fulfilled when we are in the center of His will, doing what He created us for. To do this, we need His sense of direction. What should our daily endeavor aim toward? In this first chapter of Philippians, we find a dependable compass to follow. Ready?

Have you ever had a song get stuck in your head? You only listened to it one time, but for some reason your brain permanently put it on repeat! That's how our words can be. Sometimes we might not even realize what we just said, but it's important to remember that our words have the power to impact the world! Join us as we explore how our responsibility as Christ followers is to use our voice to reflect His character.

The Church of Jesus Christ is the institution that God has chosen to fulfill His plan on earth. This is the third part of the 3-part series devotion on the Bible-revealed Greatness of God and His Plan. While the first part focus on certain aspects of the Greatness of God, the second part on the Greatness of Jesus, this last part focuses on the call of the Church of Jesus. May this devotion bless you and refresh you in the Lord.

If you were sitting in a prison--a dungeon--charged with a crime that you did not commit, what would you put in a letter to your friends? Paul's letter to the Philippian church reveals a man filled with joy--even while sitting in a Roman prison. Philippians is a powerhouse of courage and joy in the face of hard trials. Join Kris Langham as he guides you through the book of Philippians.

This 5-day devotional is based on the new EP from Bryan and Katie Torwalt (of Jesus Culture), Praise Before My Breakthrough.

Do you want to get fired up about your relationship with God? This reading plan will show you how to establish a connection with Him that stays fresh and fruitful over the long haul. If you want to define areas for growth in your life, develop an action plan for following God’s lead and rise to the level of your God-given potential, this plan is for you.

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

If there would be a psalm that you could call your life psalm—the foundation of your life—it could be Psalm 103. It teaches us how to handle life in general. It gives us the key to deal with every circumstance no matter what it may be. And if that is not enough, it gives us a glimpse of the extent the work of Christ will have over humanity.

We regularly forget about the journey between our beginnings and endings. However, God orchestrated the journey for a purpose. In this plan, we'll read about five different journeys that may have been tough, but glorified God. Through this, you'll learn how to trust and praise God in the middle of your path.

In this broken world, suffering is no stranger to any of us… You may be facing a storm right now that has you feeling hopeless, but thank God that our feelings do not determine His faithfulness! He sees you. He cares. He’s able. I hope by the end of this devotional, you are reminded where your peace is found as you give Him your “Hallelujah Even Here.” 🖤 -Lydia Laird

In this four-part devotional, Lenya Heitzig pairs women of the New Testament with the wildflowers they represent. Like the star-shaped aster, Lydia spreads beauty and grace throughout her community. Lydia the Aster, is a five-day reading plan about a savvy businesswoman who didn't shy away from publicly proclaiming her faith.

As Believers, we know it is important to maintain a thankful heart, but many may not know why it is important. What happens when we keep thanksgiving and gratitude in our hearts? During this season where we focus on being thankful, take time to learn the importance of staying thankful throughout every season of life. In this devotional, you will discover The Benefits of a Thankful Heart.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Stressed out? All of us deal with worries that wear us down. Many of us experience consistent anxiety, and peace can be hard to find. But it is in the middle of our stress and fear that God extends his unshakeable peace to us. Join author Ann Swindell and learn how to experience Christ’s peace in our daily lives, regardless of the circumstances we face.

Welcome to the "Pour Your Spirit Out" 5-day devotional! We are so excited to be on this journey through scripture together and are expectant for what God has planned for our time. Over the next five days, we hope to encourage and inspire faith in the impossible and provide practical tools to deepen your relationship with the Lord through prayer and reading the Word.

God bless you! Welcome to Life in Christ. We want to give you great news, which is that God is waiting for you, to have a life with you, and for you to make Him King of your heart. God loves you and wants you to meet his Son Jesus, who made a sacrifice of love for you and now invites you to have a new life with Him.

Explore the Book of Acts in a 6-day plan and gain a fresh perspective on persecution in the New Testament. Understand how early Christians viewed challenges, not as hindrances, but as opportunities to advance the gospel. Learn from their response of prayer, perseverance, and bold witnessing transforming trials into triumphs for God's kingdom. This devotional plan redefines the concept of persecution, encouraging a proactive and empowered approach to faith.

An anonymous quotation says, "He died in public for you. Why would you live your Christian life in private?" A genuine transformation almost always follows a public testimony, whether to one or two, perhaps a group of people. It's like discovering a cure for a dreaded disease, you just don't keep it to yourself. Make your faith public!

Taken from his book "To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain," best-selling author Matt Chandler goes through the often quoted book of Philippians, speaking on Christian living, developing a deeper maturity in Christ, and coming to a truly vibrant faith.

Seven days of meditations and prayers will comfort and encourage you as you seek God for healing and restoration. Woven throughout are compelling true stories—both biblical and modern—of God's healing power at work, leading you to discover God’s heart is to heal you, and He still heals today.

The message of the Gospel contains such power in it that becomes an unstoppable force. Join the apostles in the fulfillment of the Great Commission. The struggles and opposition they faced are no different from the ones we encounter today. Learn from them, be inspired and filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to become an ambassador of the Kingdom of God–be unstoppable!

The Book of Acts, also called "The Acts of the Apostles," is the companion volume to the Gospel of Luke. This reading plan explores the major concepts that Luke addressed as he unfolded the unhindered spread of the gospel of God's kingdom in the days of the early church.

Meaningful struggle (not pointless hustle) can lead us to growth and joy. Paul understood hustle and struggle, but still helped the Philippians live in authenticity, unity, and community. We might feel that life is trying to bury us… but each of us is a seed. And in this 7-day journey through Philippians, we’ll see how we can grow deep roots and blossom by finding the meaning in our struggle.

Most of life’s battles are won or lost in the mind. So how do we start winning more of those battles? In this 7-day Bible Plan from Life.Church Pastor Craig Groeschel’s book, we’ll discover how to fight toxic thoughts, overcome out-of-control thinking, and start winning the war in our minds using God’s truth as our battle plan.

Could you use a little more joy in your life these days? You don’t have to spend your life trying to achieve happiness, and you don’t have to wait until you get to heaven to have joy. Joy is already inside you as a fruit of the spirit described in Galatians 5:22. Spend the next seven days developing the fruit of joy in your life with this devotion!

What do you believe about prayer? As believers prayer is the most powerful weapon we have but is often neglected. Just Five is for every believer because prayer is every believer's responsibility. When I felt I couldn’t pray, the Holy Spirit gave me these thoughts to help me in prayer!