Christmas is almost here! Let’s celebrate!

It’s Almost Here!

For weeks, we’ve been preparing our hearts in eager anticipation, and now Christmas is just one week away! Celebrate with us as we reflect on God’s perfect gift to us: his only son, Jesus. And as you gather with friends and family this holiday season, we know you’ll enjoy connecting with God’s Word through these vivid reminders of the hope and joy we have in Christ: Continue reading “Christmas is almost here! Let’s celebrate!”

Featured Christmas and Advent Plans: Chris Tomlin, Shane & Shane, Our Daily Bread, & More

With Christmas just a few weeks away, we’ve selected several Plans that can help you realign your heart and mind with the biblical reasons why we celebrate. Start one now (or a few)!

advent-playlistAn Advent Playlist: Hymn-Based Devotions
Time of Grace, 5 days

Devote yourself to five days of worship with this hymn-inspired Plan that explores the wonderful promises that surround our Savior’s birth.

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Our Daily Bread Christmas Edition: For God So Loved

Our Daily Bread, 10 days

This Christmas season, let Scripture remind you of the best gift you’ve ever received…from the best Giver.

 prayers-for-christmasPrayers for Christmas
 Abide, 5 days

Prepare your heart with gratitude as Pastor Scotty Ward Smith leads you and your family through a series of five Advent prayers celebrating the birth of our Savior.

 griefGrief Bites: Hope for the Holidays
Grief Bites, 5 days

Discover how you can once again find comfort and hope through the holidays, even when you’re challenged by loss or grief.

chris-tomlinChris Tomlin Christmas: The Overflow
The Overflow and Chris Tomlin, 4 days

Enjoy four days of devotionals inspired by songs from Grammy- and Dove-award winning worship leader Chris Tomlin’s Christmas worship album, Adore.

shane-and-shaneChristmas: The Worship Initiative
The Worship Initiative, 10 days

Magnify Jesus and open your heart to Him with these ten Christmas readings, selected to complement Shane & Shane’s recent album, The Worship Initiative.

Find Your Next Plan
 

Bible Plans for Thanksgiving

We’ve focused on a selection of Plans that can help you rediscover a spirit of gratitude. Each day’s readings offer reminders from God’s Word of His promises — and of His faithfulness.

family-thanksgivingThanksgiving Family Reading Plan
from Phil Vischer and What’s in the Bible, 5 days

 

think-about-thankThink About Thank: Devotions from Time of Grace
from Time of Grace Ministries, 5 days

 

thankfulnessThankfulness
from American Bible Society, 7 days 

 

newday-newyou-finalThe Power of Being Thankful
from Joyce Meyer, 14 days 
plan-of-thanksgivingA Plan of Thanksgiving
from YouVersion, 14 days 

gratefulI’m Grateful
from Life.Church, 4 days

Find Your Thanksgiving Plan

Helpful Links:
Thank God for His Word
God is always doing great things. Let’s thank Him!
Give thanks in all circumstances…
Why Gratitude is Great for You
We have many reasons to give God thanks

November Featured Plans: Kirk Franklin, Louie Giglio, Journey Church, Kevin Gerald, Brady Boyd, & More

Kirk Franklin: The Overflow Devo
Kirk Franklin and The Overflow, 7 days

Multi-award-winning recording artist Kirk Franklin shares the heart and scriptural application behind seven of the songs from his new album,
Losing My Religion.



This Is Why
Journey Church Pennsylvania, 7 days

Discover the “Why” behind the “What.” Why do Christians pray, give, and serve in the local church—and then invite their friends to do the same?


Jesus Answers 9 Essential Questions
LifeTree, 9 days 

Using excerpts from the Jesus-Centered Bible, Rick Lawrence explores Jesus’ answers to life’s big questions, directing you toward hope, meaning, and divine purpose.


The Comeback: It’s Not Too Late and You’re Never Too Far
Louie Giglio, 7 days 

From Louie Giglio’s latest book, The Comeback, these encouraging devotions present Scriptural examples that remind us that God loves giving fresh starts.

Believing God is Good
No Matter What

Kevin Gerald, 5 days 

Kevin Gerald re-energizes your faith through biblical evidence of God’s extravagant goodness, showing that He is constantly working for our good.

Addicted to Busy
Brady Boyd, 7 days 

Select readings from Brady Boyd’s lifestyle guide, Addicted to Busy, help you slow down long enough to embrace the stillness and solitude that lead to God-given peace.

No connection? No problem. Plans go offline with you.

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Enjoy Your Bible Plans…
Anytime, Anywhere.

You probably already know that Bible Plans are one of the best ways you can engage with the Bible every day, giving you just a few passages for each day’s reading. You probably also know that many of your favorite Bible versions are available for you to download to your device. But did you know that many Bible Plans are also available offline?

That means that even during those times when you’re away from Wi-Fi or you can’t connect to your service provider — on the subway, on an airplane, or just when you’re “getting away from it all” — you can still keep up with your current Bible Plan.

Here’s all you need to do:

Sometime when you are connected, download one of your favorite Bible versions (here’s how). Then subscribe to one — or more — Bible plans (here’s how). Downloaded Bible versions are stored on your device, as well as the data for any Bible Plans you’ve subscribed to.* The Bible App keeps track of which days you complete offline, then syncs them with your online account the next time you’re connected again — all in the background.

Try a Plan Offline

*Before you can use Offline Bible Plans, make sure you have the most current version of the Bible App installed. Some older versions of Android and iOS may not be supported. Downloaded Bible versions contain only the text. Each downloaded Bible uses less than 0.2 GB of storage on your device. Not all Bible versions are available for download. Downloaded Bible Plans contain only the devotional portion. Most other functions (e.g., search, videos, image files, audio files, etc.) still require an Internet connection.