Seeking God every day.
Bible Plans
God created you with a unique plan in mind. As you anticipate the future, seek God in the present.
But you don’t have to do this alone. Invite a friend to join a Bible Plan with you today!
Simply start a Plan, select “With Friends,” and explore God’s Word together.
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
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2,000 years ago, Jesus conquered death forever. The stone was rolled away from the empty tomb, and we were given new life in Christ.
Discover five things Jesus did after His resurrection—and what they mean for us today:
Jesus spent 40 days on earth after His resurrection. During this time, He eased His followers’ doubts and gave them direction for the future.
Jesus didn’t shout His love from heaven. He showed His love on earth. Today He does the same, by bending low to hear our cries and heal our hearts.
From breaking bread on the road to Emmaus, to having breakfast on the beach with His disciples, we see Jesus make time for relationships.
Jesus was never too busy to stop and show He cared. As His followers, we’re called to intentionally serve people in our families, workplaces, and cities.
When Jesus came back, He wasn’t frustrated that His disciples hadn’t understood His plan. He met them in their uncertainty and fear instead.
Jesus consoled the woman weeping at the empty tomb. He eased Thomas’ doubts. He spoke words of life and peace.
Today, our Savior still has grace for our questions and confusion. He still draws near when our hearts are broken.
Before the crucifixion, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. Later, we see Jesus restore Peter by asking Him three times if he loves Him, and instructing Peter to care for His flock.
Even though Peter stumbled in his faith, it didn’t cancel his identity in Christ.
In the same way, we can trust that God’s power is made perfect in our weakness.
Right before Jesus ascended into heaven, He told His followers to “go and make disciples of every nation.”
With these instructions, we’re called to live every day with intentionality, looking for opportunities to share the Gospel.
It’s our job to show people what it means to know God and to make Him known.
Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we’re able to access God’s grace, presence, and reassurance like never before.
Easter is a bold celebration of Jesus’ victory over death and the restored relationship we can have with God.
Prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday by participating in the Easter Challenge.
Complete an Easter Plan between now and Easter Sunday to earn the Easter Challenge Badge.
Invite your friends to join, too! Together, let’s center our hearts and minds on the risen Christ.
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Pause for a moment and look outside. What do you see? What makes you smile?
Whatever you just described, think about this: what you saw was always there — it was just waiting for you to pause and notice it.
That’s the basic purpose of Lent: to create space in the middle of life’s responsibilities to appreciate what’s always been there: God’s presence.
Lent is a 40-day period of making space for God leading up to Resurrection Sunday. Based on Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness, Lent is an important tool that can help you stay attuned to God’s voice as you reflect on His sacrificial love.
While Lent does include personal sacrifice, the goal of this time isn’t to “better” your life, but to center your life on what matters most: the One who made you and died for you.
Lent begins today. However you choose to practice it, we hope you’ll spend the next 40 days creating space in your soul to reflect on Jesus’ sacrificial suffering and the power of His resurrection.
Together, let’s make space for what matters.
1. Memorize the Verse of the Day
Our outlook on life changes when we get God’s Word inside of us. If you’ve always wanted to memorize Scripture but were never sure where to start, commit to memorizing the Verse of the Day for 40 days!
If you start today, you’ll know 40 passages by Resurrection Sunday, and you’ll be well on your way to establishing a lifelong habit.
2. Try Guided Prayer
Prayer is simply an honest conversation between you and God. And, it’s a great discipline to begin during Lent. Becoming a person who prays confidently may take some practice, but you can get started by committing at least 10 minutes a day to prayer.
When you want to talk with God but you don’t know what to say, Guided Prayer can help you get started.
3. Start a Lent Plan
One of the best ways to draw closer to God is by spending time in His Word. If you’re not sure where to start, pick a Lent Plan and complete one Plan day, every day, for all 40 days of Lent.
To get the most from your Plan, set up daily reminders in Plan settings. Then, invite a few trusted friends to join you and reflect together on what God is doing in your lives.
4. Practice Generosity
God modeled what generosity looks like when He sacrificed His greatest treasure for us. During the next 40 days, draw near to God through generosity.
There are lots of meaningful ways you can give financially to what God is doing throughout the world. Take a moment and ask God to show you how you can bless those around you.
When you think about Lent, what words come to mind? Self-discipline? Sacrifice? Duty?
Lent starts today, and it’s a 40-day period of making space for God leading up to Easter. Every year, millions of Christians choose to give things up in order to put Jesus first.
Lent might seem like an obligation, but it’s actually an invitation. It’s about denying ourselves so we can learn to walk in God’s unforced rhythms of grace.
Between now and Easter Sunday, create space for what matters most. Invest a few minutes each day spending time with God. And, know that millions of people will be joining you, putting Jesus first.
Choose a Lent Plan:
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Want to learn more about how you can prepare your heart for Easter? Discover 4 Ways to Practice Lent.
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