Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:42

How can you rise above fear, depression, and anxiety as a new or expecting mom? Join Temi Michael-O as she shares how Mary, the mother of Jesus, modeled how to take charge of spiritual and emotional wellness in the perinatal period.

There are some incredible women weaved into the Christmas Story. What can we learn from them? Moments for Mums: Encouragement for mums in the midst of the beautiful mess of parenting and life. Presented by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Australia.

Have you ever sat in front of your oven waiting for a frozen pizza to finish cooking?... Then you know what it’s like to wait in anticipation for something you want. Well here's some Good News you don’t have to wait for: Jesus is born! God has saved the world from sin! And guess what? He’s coming back again!

One of the most common forms of communication God used in biblical times was symbolism in dreams and visions. In this devotional, we will learn how to discern and share God’s messages with wisdom as we delve deeper into interpreting the divine messages behind God-given dreams.

Filipinos' Christmas practices have almost become westernized. However some distinct traditions have been kept. Yet, we cannot deny the season's universal and eternal lessons and its life-changing impact on all of us—no matter our nationalities.

Tony Evans gives you a book summary for each of the Gospels in this four-day reading plan, helping you to gain a broader understanding of this important section of the Bible. 

The aim of this devotion is to help you put a little bit of "Awe and Wonder" back into your celebration as you contemplate and celebrate the birth of Jesus from a child-like faith. During this special time of Christmas celebration, may you prepare your heart to prepare Jesus even more room all year through.

Music is powerful and can stir emotions deep within us. This Advent season, take a closer look at your favorite Christmas carols as you prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus. In the middle of the hustle and bustle, take a few moments to slow down and allow His love to wash over you. This Christmas, pause and ponder the miracle of Jesus' birth.

Prior to motherhood, I was pretty clear about my purpose in life. After becoming a Mom, everything seemed to come to a complete a halt. This 4-day plan is dedicated to Mamas who know that their God-given purpose includes AND extends beyond motherhood. Join me and learn how to use your position as a mother to create a powerful and life-long legacy.

In four days, you will gain a deeper understanding of God's love for women. Temi Michael-O shares how Eve's redemption and Mary's Good Friday grief reveal God's love. As you study and meditate on the scriptures referenced in this plan, hope will arise in you and your mind will be trained to recognize the lies of the enemy.

Celebrate the wonders of Christmas and explore Jesus's genealogy with Christian Mommas.

Every good story has a plot twist—an unexpected moment that changes everything. One of the biggest plot twists in the Bible is the Christmas story. Over the next five days, we’ll explore how this one event changed the world and how it can change your life today.

These five mysteries focus on the incarnation of Jesus and the characters involved in His early life of earth. Reflecting on these stories allows us to dig deeper into the great mystery involved in how an experience of Christ can bring joy which is transformative to our very lives. These mysteries are meditated upon when people pray with the Rosary and as such it is suggested to pray some form of repetitive prayer as a tool to aid your meditation.

Most Christmas stories begin with the cry of a baby in a manger, but for this story will begin three months earlier in a small mountain village just south of Jerusalem near the town of Hebron.  The story will begin as you watch a young, tired, and very pregnant girl walking up the road to the house of Elizabeth and Zechariah.  That’s where you will begin your journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph.

The most important moment in the history of the world was when Jesus, the Light of the World, became flesh to dwell among us.  Angels announced his arrival, poems were written, shepherds ran and Mary sang! Come with us on a five-day journey as we examine His light, how it inspired those around Him and how it impacts us today.

The Christmas story is so familiar to those young and old. The manger scenes, shepherds, and wise men are all a part of a narrative that has been retold for over two thousand years. It’s easy to think it has nothing new to teach us. Yet, the word of God is living and active - it works in us in new ways every time we digest it. -Vertical Worship

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 eleventh part "The Living Word." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

We hate to admit it, but after years of reading the same story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe that we had the first time. That's why The Characters of Christmas was written, to give you a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the characters that played a part in Jesus' birth and restore awe to the Christmas story.

Watch this devotional plan to find out what you can do when the Christmas season isn't so happy and merry.

Our values will determine our leadership style. What are the right values? Leaders in the Bible demonstrate essential traits for today’s leaders. In this 5-day devotional discover how to become a life-giving leader!

“Mom.” A word heavy with meaning and varying characteristics, yet every vibrant definition is anchored in commonality and deserves to be seen, known, and celebrated. This study will inspire you to “look” at yourself and other moms through the lens of the Almighty God and encourage you to build communities that celebrate motherhood in all its sticky, beautiful, exhausting, amazing glory. Written by Jess Ledwell

Weariness can steal the joy from our Christmas journey! Let the Nativity refresh your heart as you walk with Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph, Mary and the shepherds in preparation to experience Emmanuel this holiday season.

Our Christmas story starts with the angel’s annunciation to Mary and concludes with the visit of the Magi. In these reflections and applications of the Christmas narrative I will mostly refer to Luke, as his is the fullest of the gospel accounts.

Joy is here –– in the middle of the struggle, in our everyday lives, and in the places we least expected. Start finding joy in the big and small this Christmas season.

Do you long to “make disciples who make disciples,” to follow Jesus’ mandate in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)? If so, you may have found that it can be difficult to find role models for this process. Whose example can you follow? What does disciplemaking look like in everyday life? Let’s dive into the New Testament to see how five men and women invested in others Life-to-Life.