Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 15:7

What if there’s a simple way of living, a way of “practicing” our life, that inexorably draws us closer to Jesus’ gravitational pull—close enough that we can no longer escape his orbit? What if we replace the 543 “must-do’s” of the Christian life with only one thing? What if our interest and curiosity is funneled into a “nothing but Jesus” kind of life? (Taken from the book The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence, a companion to the Jesus-Centered Bible—jesuscenteredbible.com.)

When our friends and loved ones are hurting we rarely know what to say or what to do. In this reading plan you will hear first hand from a young man and how he and his wife thought and prayed through three of the most common clichés they heard in their time of crisis and how they responded to them.

Do you get caught up in the noise around you and have a hard time hearing God’s voice?  We hope the Holy Spirit uses this plan to help you learn to be proactive in responding to God!

Have you felt cut back recently?  Pruned?  Pieces of you taken away? These audio-guided meditations will help you understand why God often seems to prune us back even in the cold winter days of our life.  And remember that His pruning will soon result in you bearing more fruit, and even richer and finer fruit, soon and for His glory.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan is based on the Infinitum theme of Surrender.

Lots of people are simply making it. They are not thriving at life–they are just surviving life. Do you find yourself in that group–the group that is just surviving? There is a way to thrive no matter what your circumstances may be. The Bible calls it an “overcoming spirit.”

Do you long for a closer relationship with God? To know Him more intimately and find the joy of experiencing His love? Do you long to find a deeper purpose in your faith? Well, the secret can be found in abiding in Christ. Jesus taught His disciples that the secret to a fruitful life comes from an intimate and dependent connection with Him.

Ever feel like you’re running on empty? In this 3-day study, Joyce teaches how to receive and live in God’s strength for your life. You’ll learn how to choose thoughts that will energize your life, face those fears you could never conquer on your own, and stay continually refreshed, refueled and ready for what’s next. God is on your side, and there’s nothing you can’t handle together!

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a Christian writer in some capacity. Perhaps you maintain a consistent blog or regularly post on social media. Some might contribute articles for Christian magazines or websites. Others have written and published books – traditionally or independently. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, you desire to honor Jesus in your writing. We want to encourage you as fellow Christian writers along the journey!

The meaning of life has had philosophers and fictional supercomputers scratching their heads for centuries, but the Bible was written by people with an unshakable sense of meaning and purpose. If all things are created for a purpose, what’s the purpose we were made for? Join us in this three-day plan as we explore three aspects of our purpose: love, caring for the world, and God’s glory.

We all go through stuff. Hard times. Confusing times. Painful times. Stuff we wish we didn’t have to go through. Sometimes it’s our fault. Sometimes it just happens to us. But each time “stuff happens,” we have a choice – to learn from it or not. To get better or get bitter. Here are some tips for growing through those troubled times and coming out better than you were before.

Every person walking this earth desires a peaceful life. But it is inevitable that, at some point or another, life will serve us with less than peaceful circumstances. Are you in need of peace in your life today? This 3-day devotional will encourage you to identify the place from which your peace was lost, where to find it, and how to keep it.

The fruit of the Holy Spirit is developed within each believer when we learn to surrender to His work in our lives. His transformation in our lives is not caused by our own efforts but by our ability to surrender. Learn how you can do that in this reading plan.

You are always in the process of becoming. Who you are becoming may be more or less who you really want to be. As a follower of Jesus Christ, you are meant to become more like Him. One day, one decision, and one action at a time. The Becoming reading plans will look at four facets of discipleship, moving you closer to a life that looks like Jesus.

Do you ever wonder what it would take to change a nation... or even your own life? In this 3-day devotional, you will learn why the foundation of prayer is essential if we want to see a spark of change occur in our personal lives, our country, and the world.

What is my value? Where do I find worth? In a world full of misguided values, your true worth is only found in one place. Your value is in the Creator of the Universe, God Himself. Discover how precious you are in His sight.

Since there are so many good books to read these days, both classical and contemporary, why should we take the time to read and study an ancient book like the Bible?  In this reading plan, beloved Bible teacher Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe calls us to a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the most exciting book ever written.

Prayer doesn’t require a magical formula, but the Bible offers us established patterns in Scripture for how to approach the throne of God and talk with Him about our needs. In this insightful reading plan, Bruce Wilkinson and Heather Hair share unique insights into how you can better pray for your husband.

The Wife's Prayer Mantle uniquely positions a wife for great impact and influence in her marriage and home. Learn how to use yours in this insightful reading plan by NYT best-selling author Bruce Wilkinson and Heather Hair.  

What we believe shapes what we do and even who we are. In this series, we ask 4 "What If" questions that will challenge us to renew our minds and transform our lives.

As we live our lives, our faith continues to grow. Family and friends provide wonderful examples of the impact of true faith. This 4-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, considers the impact of living life according to the faith in our hearts. Our faith continues to grow stronger day by day as we look one day to eternal life.

Prayer that yields powerful results is normal in God’s sight. So why do so many of us have a timid, guilt-ridden attitude toward prayer? And how can we break free to enjoy a full, dynamic, flourishing prayer life – and see God’s incredible power at work? Join Bible teacher Berni Dymet from Christianityworks to explore prayer in the Bible and unleash the power of prayer in your life!

God loves you. Whoever you are, wherever you are in your life, God loves you! In this month, when we celebrate love, don't forget that God's love for you is greater than every other love. In this four day series, immerse yourself in God's love.

A devotional about the infallible love of God.

Spend four 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 have a purposeful, meaningful and useful life. You have an immediate and astounding opportunity to build a worthwhile future, beginning now. You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Jesus: Your Soul’s Sole Passion.”