Finding Your Way Back to God Dave Ferguson & Jon Ferguson, 5 days Are you looking for more out of life? Wanting more is really a longing to return to God—wherever your relationship with God is now. Scary Close — Reflections For Finding True Intimacy Donald Miller, 7 days In this 7-day Plan based on the book Scary Close, Donald Miller challenges our assumptions about what makes for good relationships and shares reflections from his own journey. Good or God? With John Bevere John Bevere, 10 days In this video Plan, best-selling author John Bevere offers a new perspective on what it means to live the good life. 7 Secrets to an Awesome MarriageKim Kimberling, 9 days Adapted from the new book 7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage, Dr. Kim Kimberling shares steps that will help couples discover the marriage God designed for them. Savor Shauna Niequist, 7 days In this daily devotional, Shauna Niequist becomes a friend across the pages, sharing her heart with yours, keeping you company, and inviting you into the abundant life that God offers. The End of Me by Kyle Idleman Kyle Idleman & David C Cook, 7 days Taken from Kyle Idleman’s follow-up to Not A Fan, this 7-day Plan invites you to find the end of yourself, because only then can you embrace the upside-down ways of Jesus. Become Who God Made You to Be   For many around the world, August marks the end of one season — and the beginning of another. Our suggested Plans this month help you discover what Scripture has to say about living in a way that fulfills God’s purpose for your life. Bible in One Year from HTB, 365 days New Day, New You from Joyce Meyer Ministries, 14 days Experiencing God’s Renewal from LifeChurch.tv, 5 days New Thru 30 from Elevation Church, 30 days Using Your Time for God from Ligonier Ministries, 5 days   Find Your Next Plan

Biblical Meaning of Success Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics, 5 days Discover practical application for your work life in principles of stewardship and success drawn from the parable of the talents in the New Testament. Third Day – Lead Us Back – The Overflow Devo Third Day and The Overflow, 7 days GRAMMY- and Dove-Award-winning band Third Day presents daily devotionals inspired by their album Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship. 4 Days Toward Redemption XXXChurch.com, 4 days More than just reading about what it means for Jesus to redeem our lives, learn how you can feel it and experience it in your everyday life. You Can Do Hard Things Alex and Brett Harris and WaterBrook Multnomah, 7 days Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris offer practical advice to help young people build lives enriched with meaning and purpose. Never Say No: Raising Big Picture Kids Mark and Jan Foreman and David C Cook, 7 days The parents of Jon and Tim Foreman (from the band Switchfoot) present ideas for how you can raise your children to have creative character that inspires others. Tongue Pierced with Nelson Searcy Nelson Searcy and David C Cook, 7 days Excerpts from bestselling author Nelson Searcy’s book Tongue Pierced show you how to choose the words you’re speaking to transform the life you’re living. Discover Healing and Hope Our suggested Plans for July direct you to what Scripture has to say about these important topics: Hope After Traumafrom Mighty Oaks, 6 days Thirty-One Days of Healing & Recovery from The Ark Church, 31 days Summoned: Stepping Up to Live and Lead with Jesus from Daniel Allen Jr. and InterVarsity Press, 14 days Hospital Bed Prayers from Shannon Owen and Abide, 3 days Grief Bites: Finding Treasure in Hardships from Kim Niles and Grief Bites, 45 days Experiencing Hope and Healing in a Fallen World from Jim Daly, 7 days   Find Your Next Plan

…Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—
this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
Psalm 68:5 (NLT)

This weekend, in many countries around the world, people will be celebrating dads, grandpas, and father figures. As you celebrate the fathers in your life, here are some of our favorite verses, which you might share* to tell them thanks and offer them inspiration:

…Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

…be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Ephesians 6:10–11 (NIV)

The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13 (NLT)

* To share a verse: From inside the Bible App, just tap the verse(s) you want to share, then tap the “sharing” icon and follow the prompts.

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Becoming a Dad Who Inspires.

If you’re a Dad looking for godly insight for how you can inspire the people who matter most to you, we’ve put together a list of several Bible Plans to help:

Just for Dads: Be a Positive Christian Role Model

Zondervan, 21 days
Covering topics like love, patience, self-discipline, and more, this series of devotionals helps you daily model for your family what it means to follow Christ.

 

Fight Devotional for Men

Craig Groeschel and Zondervan, 11 days
Using examples from the life of Samson, author and pastor Craig Groeschel helps you discover the powerful man with a warrior’s heart that God intends you to be.

Men’s Devotional: For Men, by Men

Men’s Devotional Bible, 14 days
Written by men for men, these engaging, practical devotions and application questions help you put God’s Word into practice in your everyday life.

Be UNCOMMEN

UNCOMMEN, 5 days
In just a few minutes each day, this series of short devotionals will stretch your dad muscles and help you learn to lead as a husband and father.

 

31 Days of Building Your Family’s Values

Family I.D., 31 days
Explore biblical values that your family can pray through together, helping guide you through the daily decisions that will one day become your legacy.

 

NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Men

Once A Day, 21 days
Featuring excerpts from the Once-A-Day Devotional for Men, daily devotions encourage you with insights into what it means to be God’s son.