Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 14:23

Does God ever feel absent in your life?  Thomas Merton, an American Catholic writer, theologian, mystic, and Trappist monk, once wrote that “God, never leaves us. Yet we do not realize that He may be more present to us when He is absent than when He is present.”  We pray this reading plan will help you experience the relentless presence of God!

Do you know where you’re going? In the Bible, Jesus answers that question.  And provides direction.  These guided audio meditations will help you take that walk.  A walk to encounter God.  Walking and dwelling in the divine presence of God as He helps you find your way.

In Jesus, we have received a great inheritance. The kingdom of God is ours! Discover what this means for you in this beautiful 3-day plan. You will learn more about being a co-heir with Christ and about the Word of God!

This plan will encourage every one of us to understand the role of the Holy Spirit in our life. Every one of us can be empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill His purpose for ever yone of us.

How do you follow Jesus' example and radically welcome others? You will spend a few days working with this theme in this plan. What does the Bible say, what does the Master - Jesus - himself say, and how can you take concrete steps in "radical welcome"?

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. Seek Christ and let Him cover every aspect of your life. Seek Him before you seek that next position. Seek Him before you seek that next role. Seek Him before you seek the things of this world. Set your heart on the things of God as you read this timely message.

Explore the Gospel of John and discover what Jesus says about Himself as the Truth with Streetlights' 3-part Video Bible Study.

This three-day reading plan, designed to accompany Fresh Life Worship's album A Hope and a Future, invites you to explore the depth of God's love, understand the role of the Holy Spirit, and recognize your true identity in Christ. Through scripture, prayers, and songs from the album, discover how to align your heart and mind with God's blueprint for unbridled joy and a vibrant, purpose-filled faith.

Is your life different from what you wanted? Does each day seem filled with second choices? In this reading plan based on Jeff Lucas's book Singing in Babylon, we'll look at what it means to live in exile, in a life that is full of second choices. By looking at the lives of Daniel and Jesus, you'll be inspired to find genuine joy even in the midst of life's disappointments.

Praying the Sign of the Cross traces its origins back to the very early Christians marking a cross on their foreheads. The practice has developed over time and is now a regular practice for over a billion people around the world. Through this Bible study we will explore the practice of the prayer and also the enormity of the mystery of the Trinity and the sacrifice of our ever-loving God.

Just as God first breathed the spirit of life into man in Eden, so we rely on Him to sustain us still. We survive by His power, through His word, and for His glory. To believe the Gospel is to live; to live is to obey. This is the freedom for which Jesus set us free.

The moment you met Jesus, your world changed. You were filled with the Holy Spirit. Now, you can be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Discover what it looks like to lead a Spirit-empowered life, just like Jesus. Featuring a video, this 5-day devotional is based on Mark Driscoll's book Spirit-Filled Jesus.

Being a peaceKEEPER is not what leads to true peace because peacekeepers provide a false sense of peace via avoidance. However, as a Christian, you have the ultimate connection with true peace, which is Jesus. You are a peaceMAKER - the bridge between your friends and family, and Jesus! You have the ability to dismantle conflict and reconcile people to Jesus. Discover strategies for this in our Peacemakers Bible plan today.

One Size Fits All? Does it really? How can we find all of life’s answers in ONE place, let alone ONE PERSON? In Plan 14 we see Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit ARE one. They do not override each other. They do not jostle and try to take each other’s place. Together they are EVERYTHING that we need in this life and beyond.

Hurry doesn’t just make you weary. It is the great enemy of your spiritual life. In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer provides four down-to-earth practices for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive: 1) Silence and solitude, 2) Sabbath, 3) simplicity, and 4) slowing. It’s the unhurried Way of Jesus.

Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

The world’s peace is different from God’s peace. Worldly peace is temporary and dependent upon circumstances. God’s peace offers a permanent solution, which is salvation through Jesus and His presence in our lives. In this Plan, we’ll dive into what God’s peace truly means and how we can experience it in our lives.

Let Me Live in Peace is a 5-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the middle of challenging and difficult times.

God is inviting you to join him, to participate in his redemptive work in the world. But where do you start? How do you discern calling? How do you know whether you are hearing God’s voice, or just last night’s pizza? What do you do when you experience challenges, criticism, and doubts? This 5-day plan will help you discover and live out your calling with confidence and joy.

We often spend most of our prayer time listening for God's voice, but there is more! God wants to speak to us, but He also wants to show us some things as well. Open the eyes of your understanding and allow God to show you heaven's plans for your life. Are you ready to see what He sees about you?

So often the word ‘obedience’ doesn’t draw out positive meaning. However, that is just what the Bible tells us it is. In the Bible, obedience is meant to bring freedom and joy. At its essence it is a demonstration of a life lived with God. This plan is intended to challenge our worldly definition of obedience and align our hearts and understanding to the heavenly definition.

New York Times best-selling author, Francis Chan, shows readers that the real problem is shallow or even non-existent love for each other. Do we truly understand the gospel? Do we believe in the miracle of the Holy Spirit in us? As believers, Christians are supposed to yield the fruit of supernatural love for one another. Instead, we allow jealousy and selfish ambition to prevail.

Spend five days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers pastoral insights on how to find your soul passion in life. The intentional life that pursues a supreme purpose begins with passion. You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Building an Intentional Life: Start Now.”

Through a lens of faith and Biblical truth, this five-day reading plan unpacks the importance of leading a disciplined life while challenging, encouraging, and inspiring sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

Part two of the part ‘Back to Basics’ series. Throughout history, it’s undisputed that Jesus existed and was a Jewish preacher who had an extensive ministry up to around 33 AD. However, to us as Christians we know He is so much more than that. Over this devotional plan we’ll be diving deeper into the life of Jesus, His ministry and who He was and still is to us today.