Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 8:5

How can we show love to others in our sport? We express supportive and obedient kinds of love to our teammates, athletes and children. But, as we compete, it’s vital to remember the love we see in John 3:16, demonstrated in the New Testament, for without it, our relationships, our sports and our lives would be meaningless. Dive into this plan today to remember our highest purpose for competing.

Raise your hand if you want to be more loving, joyful, at peace, patient, kind, full of goodness, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled? Yep, me too! These traits are the fruit of the Spirit, and we can grow in the amount of these fruits our life produces. Let’s learn some lessons from natural gardening that will help us have abundantly fruitful lives.

Join Dr. Temi Michael-O to explore Rahab’s journey from harlotry to becoming one of five women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus. You will learn practical ways to break free from curses and addictions, unlocking your true identity.

This plan is designed to help you focus on your relationship with the Lord. Ask the Lord to search your heart as you explore Ephesians 1 and ask questions like the following: “Who am I?” “How do I see myself?” “Where do I find my identity?” “Who does God say I am?”

God has called all of us to carry out the “Great Commission.” But what does that mean? In this 4-day devotional, you’ll learn what the purpose is of the Great Commission and how God calls each of us to share the message of the good news that Jesus Christ has come to bring us to eternal salvation.

The Bible talks a lot about "growing" - learning more about Jesus, following him more closely, obeying him more naturally, and becoming more like him in our attitudes and actions. "Grow: Becoming More Like Jesus" includes verses about seeds, roots, plants, trees, and fruit, all great images for thinking about what it means to live for Jesus.

This Bible reading plan is something of a paradox. Over the next five days, we’re going to look both at the Bible and outside the Bible. We’re going to learn to read God’s word in context of His world. So come, join us. Listen to the birds and the skies and the seasons. Listen to the Scripture and Spirit. Listen as they sing of God’s glory together.

Perseverance is the sixth in a series of studies that help you establish a strong biblical foundation as a follower of Jesus. In this plan, we consider why some people give up following Jesus and explore how we can hold strongly on to Jesus and persevere in our commitment despite all that Satan throws against us.

Break free from a culture of selfies, side hustles, and people pleasing to embrace your true identity in Christ!

Our big God doesn’t make small people—so don’t get in the way of the greatness God has for you! This week’s devotional from Pastor Stephen Chandler shows us how to orient your passion and gifts toward the deeper purposes of God, where true greatness awaits.

“What is the most important thing I can do so my children will follow God?” Drawing from their own parenting journey, seasoned parents answer this question by sharing how a verbal home filled with loving, believing, and lasting words rooted in Scripture can powerfully impact your children’s faith formation.

Known for winning three Dove Awards and blindness, Ginny Owens' biggest struggle has been battling with critical voices that distract her from what’s important. In her latest album Love Be The Loudest and in this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian music service, Ginny aims to direct us to God’s perfect voice of love and truth with the goal of moving us to action.

This 7-day walk will help you deepen your walk with Jesus as you study His life and teachings.

Do you want the kind of trust that overcomes the world—an unblinded, unflinching, unshakeable faith? Doubt threatens to unravel us at every turn, but today you can start a journey of discovery and confidence in God and all He promises. Spend a little time with author Elisa Pulliam learning how God fashioned you, cares for you and stays right by your side.

What if your life experience has shaped your view of God more than you thought? Understanding God’s love through the lens of Scripture is vital to growing in relationship with Him. In partnership with LUMO and OneHope, and based on a sermon by Pastor Tyler Staton, this 7-day plan will help you discover the truth of your personal value in light of God’s shocking love.

Our lives are like spiritual gardens. Creating a beautiful, flourishing garden takes time and effort, but that time and effort is ultimately meant to be enjoyed. Over the next 7 days, follow Dr. Kent Ingle as he walks you through the joy of sowing good seed into your life. Dr. Ingle is the President of Southeastern University and has contributed numerous written works within the fields of leadership and spirituality.

This seven-day devotional offers New Testament stories and examples designed to inspire parents in their own discipleship journeys while raising their children to love, follow, and obey God. Through these stories, parents will find encouragement and guidance to deepen their faith and model a Christ-centered life for their families.

Jesus said, ‘I came that they may have life and have it abundantly’ (John 10:10). How can we contribute in an economic way to the abundant life that Jesus had in mind using our companies and multiplying our present possibilities? How can we achieve a business and a business culture that lead to automatic growth? How can growth create more well-being instead of scarcity and injustice? The eight studies below provide answers to these questions.

When you meet Jesus, this changes your life. The Bible describes countless examples of this, and you may recognize it in your own life as well. This reading plan examines some of the encounters people had with Jesus when He was just a baby. Read these stories as a mirror to reflect on your own response to Jesus.

The Bible tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that God promises a fresh start to anyone. Through Jesus Christ, we can have forgiveness, freedom and a future filled with hope and purpose. This 8-day reading plan will help you discover foundational truths from God's Word and give you practical steps to help you grow and become all that God created you to be.

Have you ever asked God why you are here on Earth or what his will for your life is? Studying the Bible is the foundation of our faith. It’s how we learn who God is, how we learn who we are, and how we learn our purpose. Discover how the Bible can change you from the inside out and see why it’s a big deal!

Hebrews 4:12 says that “the word of God is alive and active”. To emphasise this truth, the Bible itself describes God’s word in various ways. This devotional will take a survey of these various “symbols” and hopefully ignite your passion afresh for the God-breathed scriptures.

This devotional gives real hope and practical help for those impacted by addiction. Through a Gospel-centered step-by-step guide, you will be equipped to live in forever freedom and inexpressible joy.

When God’s Kingdom comes, what does it look like? In Luke, Mary prays a powerful prayer, praising, and predicting the return of a God who feeds the hungry, exalts the poor, rescues servants, and keeps His promises. Jesus, in his own ministry, lives out this vision every step of the way.

This reading plan explores the third Gospel. Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third Gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.