Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Psalm 95:5
Sounds of Christmas
3 Days
Christmas has its own unique sound and so much of that sound is defined from the music we listen to during the holiday season. From traditional carols to modern-day songs, music is a catalyst that helps us draw closer to God during Christmas. During this three-day video reading plan, you will watch, listen and read the words of three classic Christmas carols that will help you focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Jesus Joy: Jesus At The Centre
4 Days
The glorious event of the birth of Jesus teaches many lessons beyond the traditional tales of Christmas. This devotional takes a closer look at some of the events surrounding that holy moment and discusses how we can leverage the opportunities from the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ beyond the seasonal celebrations and into our everyday living.
How to Make the Most of Your Devotional Time
4 Days
Believers need to study God’s Word and pray regularly. Many Christians wonder how to make these personal spiritual exercises effective. This devotional discusses the time, purpose, and content of our daily devotionals. It also discusses the variety of opportunities God has given us to worship Him individually. Every Christian should learn to engage in effective spiritual training that will profit them for this life and the life to come.
The Story Short Film
5 Days
Many of us know stories from the Bible. But tying together all the characters and happenings can be difficult. During this five-day plan, you’ll watch The Story Short Film then read Scripture passages and a devotional to follow the Bible’s plot line from Creation to Fall to Rescue to Restoration. You’ll grasp the beauty of God’s Story and see how to share it with others.
All Is Calm: Receiving Jesus' Rest This Christmas
5 Days
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also very busy. Come away for a few moments of rest and worship that will sustain you throughout the merry labors of the season. Based on the book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional , this 5-day devotional reading plan will guide you to receive Jesus’ rest this Christmas by taking moments to remember His goodness, express your neediness, seek His stillness, and trust His faithfulness.
The Gift
5 Days
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but we often find ourselves hustling through the holidays. This Christmas, what if we reclaimed wonder? In this 5-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, The Gift, we’ll discover how the three gifts the wise men gave Jesus can lead us to a place of wonder and worship today.
Give Thanks in Everything: A 5-Day Thanksgiving Devotional
5 Days
Enjoy God’s Word through the lense of thankfulness. The devotionals in this five day reading plan all stem from commentary by Dr. Tony Evans found in the CSB Tony Evans Bible Commentary.
God In The Beauty Of Nature
5 Days
How has God revealed Himself through nature? Nature reveals to us God’s glory, power, wisdom, presence, creativity, and, most of all, His loving care for us. Join us in this Abide plan as we pray and meditate on God in the beauty of His creation.
Building Intimacy With God
5 Days
In the midst of anxiety, fear, or worry, God's Word tells us to fix our eyes on Him, handing over our worries into His care. But what does that look like practically? What if we don’t feel close to Him? How exactly do we build an intimate relationship with Him? This devotional with Dr. Juli Slattery explores how we can build intimacy with God.
Tranformation: Jesus Tranforms You
6 Days
God often does His greatest work in our most difficult and challenging times. How is God transforming you to be more like Jesus? God is our healer, hope and strength. There are no limits to what God can do in your life.
Breathe Spiritual Passion Into Your Marriage
7 Days
Taken from his new book "A Lifelong Love," Gary Thomas speaks into the eternal purposes of marriage. Learn practical tools to help craft your marriage into an inspiring relationship, spreading spiritual life to others.
Saddleback Worship - The Overflow Devo
7 Days
At Saddleback Church there is a sweet unity among all of the campuses globally that has helped fuel a new sound of celebration, freedom, and surrender. Each song from Saddleback Worship is created out of a deep love for God and a desire to keep Him first. In this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, Saddleback Worship helps us grow our desire to keep God first.
God Hunger – Meditations For A Life Of Longing
7 Days
We all have a spiritual appetite as part of our makeup as human beings. In fact, this yearning for spiritual fulfillment is a constant in our daily life. The question is, where is our hunger being directed? If we are not hungry for the presence and purposes of God, then you can be sure we are hungry for something else. GOD HUNGER is a series of meditations designed to awaken our passion for God’s presence. It is an invitation to allow ourselves be transformed into more passionate, radical followers of Jesus, by His grace.
Holy Noticing: How A Christian Can Practice Mindfulness
7 Days
Does your life ever feel like one series of rushed moments after another? Do you want to feel more connected to those you love and to God? In this devotional series you will be introduced to Holy Noticing, a mindful approach to life. You’ll learn to become more present and less rushed in the moment and reduce your stress by developing the ability to focus on God and people rather than tasks.
Back to the Basics
7 Days
This plan breaks down the individual components of First15 by sharing God's desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but we also cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.
Exploring The Mind of God (Hebrew Word Study)
7 days
This devotional reveals God’s infinite thoughts of love toward us, and our invitation to love Him, as unfolded in the deeper meanings of Hebrew words in Scripture, with reflections on Greek and Aramaic terms as well. Each day highlights a biblical passage and investigates a key word or words. You don’t have to know any Hebrew to be blessed by these insights and enjoy a loving relationship with your Lord.
Discovering The Names Of God
7 Days
This week, I invite you to discover (or rediscover) several names of God. Together we’ll see what they teach us about our incredibly marvelous God! I am sure that you’ll be blessed by what we discover this week.
7 Attitudes to Enjoy Life
7 Days
Have you stopped to analyze how you have lived your days on earth? This devotional will show you fundamental attitudes for you to make the most of all the time God gives you here, to grow in wisdom, and to enjoy life.
Sabbath, Living From Rest
7 Days
Jesus said, “Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest.” This plan is an invitation to partake in God’s abiding rest with many practical ways to make rest a lifestyle. This one discipline could deepen your intimacy with God and change the fruitfulness of your life.
More Conversations With God
7 Days
For those who enjoyed the Bible plan “Conversations with God,” this plan explores seven more exciting avenues of practical prayer. Each day is a stand-alone immersion in a specific way to enjoy the voice of God—prayer. To converse with God and to fellowship with Him is the core of privilege of every Christ follower.
Where Can I Find Help?
9 Days
Sometimes problems seem insurmountable, like a steep rock rising right in front of us. Where do we find help then? Psalm 121 helps us find the answer: “My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
The Worship Initiative Hymns
9 Days
Listen to songs from "The Worship Initiative Hymns" and read along with the stories and people that inspired them.
When Self-Help Doesn't Help: It's an Inside Job
10 Days
If life feels hopeless, you’re probably not alone. Many of us try hard to overcome the challenges and difficulty that surrounds us, yet we continue to come up short. Is it possible that our self-help strategies lack the one thing necessary for real change? This reading plan will reveal what no self-help strategy can: where the power necessary for lasting transformation can be found.
What Is God's Kingdom Like?
14 Days
Jesus invites people into the kingdom of God. This is not an actual physical place. It transcends time and space, which makes it difficult to see what God’s Kingdom exactly is. Let’s read a collection of Bible passages to learn what God’s Kingdom is and how you can inherit it.