Preparing Devotionals

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Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration. But in the hurriedness of December, sometimes we find ourselves sacrificing a sacred pace for hustle, leaving us feeling more stressed than blessed. What if you approached this Advent more open to the things of God? What if you decided to be expectant that God would move in your midst? What if you made room for the true joy found in the coming of our king?

ECPA BESTSELLER Experience the joy of knowing you are prepared for your first look into the eyes of Jesus. One day, every believer will experience the wonder of coming face-to-face with Jesus. Can you imagine how thrilling that encounter will be? This unique devotional from Anne Graham...

The wedding is planned, but are you spiritually prepared for your wedding day? Trusted relationship author Gary Thomas coaches engaged couples on how to grow closer to the Lord in the days leading up to the wedding as a means of preparing them for all the days after the wedding. Providing encouraging entries that will help you deal with common issues such as what real intimacy means, how to celebrate your differences, and remembering to laugh together, Preparing Your Heart for Marriage will help you grow in your relationship as a couple as you become closer to God.

Make This Advent the Most Meaningful One Yet. Christmas Devotional for Family: 25 Days of Advent Readings for Families gives busy households a portable, peaceful way to prepare for Christmas together. Twenty-five concise devotions, clear discussion prompts, and practical acts of kindness sit side-by-side in a format built for real family life. Parents who juggle schedules will value straightforward reflections and fast-read takeaways. Teens will respond to candid questions, service challenges, and invitations to shape the season through action. Younger children will find approachable ...

Preparing and delivering a devotional talk can feel daunting when you have no training, formal or otherwise. You might worry that you’re not qualified, or fear speaking in front of others. Take heart. Many “ordinary” believers have given wonderful devotionals. Moses felt inadequate with speech, yet God used him. You, too, can be used by God. Yes, you’ll face challenges like nerves, limited Bible knowledge, or not knowing where to start. But remember, “He will never leave thee nor forsake thee” (Hebrews 13:5), and “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (...

Find peace and renewal you're looking for this Advent season as you experience the story of Christ's birth anew. This Christmas, discover the gift of Jesus and what He means for your life. What if, in accepting this most precious gift, you are met with His grace and mercy and His peaceful...

In Sunday Matters, Paul David Tripp shares 52 devotions about the beauty and significance of church, helping Christians engage in vibrant gathered worship each week. Each short, accessible meditation highlights an essential spiritual topic, including divine grace, gratitude, our identity in Christ, and dependence on the Lord. Over the course of a year, Sunday Matters will strengthen each believer’s personal relationship with God and fill churches with joyful, engaged, and passionate worshipers.

Indeed, Our Lord’s most holy passion and death offers us the greatest meditation, but pondering our own imminent death can bring us great fruit as it prepares us for the most important thing we will do: enter into eternity.

What's the best way to make a speech or presentation go smoothly? A person’s voice has more power than they realize. Professional speaker and author Ken Davis is frequently hired by individuals and companies around the world to bring his humor and expertise to others in the speaking field, and...

In this book, you will discover a rare secret about Smith Wigglesworth and what the Holy Spirit asked of him. This was the secret to his success and his authentic Holy Ghost character. Once he responded to the Holy Spirit, he was never the same. If you respond the same way, you will never be the same! SECRETS TO LIVING ON FIRE FOR GOD Are you ready to live on fire for God and fulfill your Divine purpose? Possessed by God is a gripping call to live fully surrendered, radically obedient, and completely consumed by the presence of the Holy Spirit. This book unveils the secrets to living on ...

Throughout her 20’s Selina Almodovar has experienced just about everything when it comes to love, relationships, and finding Mr. Right. Her past has led her to seasons of desperation, confusion, doubt and fear when it came to creating a future that involved confidence and security in her love-life. Just when she hit her lowest breakup point, she decided to do something that would change the way she loved forever: she prayed. Now, Selina shares her personal prayers that lead her to a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus, healing, love for herself, confidence and contentment during ...

Do you want to use your faith to have a natural childbirth, no matter the environment you end up in? Going through my youngest daughter’s birth without the support of my spouse was a life changing and faith growing experience. I made changes to my birth plan to accommodate my change in location, having my young son in tow, and needing additional support for the labor and delivery. Having the support of midwives, the flexibility of birthing at a center, and the power of prayer made all the difference in my experience.

Before the manger, there was a promise. Before the celebration, there was the waiting. This is Advent. The Coming King: An Advent Journey Toward Christ invites you to slow down and rediscover the sacred beauty of the Christmas season. In this 25-day devotional, pastor and author Dr. Nic Williams walks you through Scripture, reflection, and prayer designed to help you prepare your heart for the arrival of Jesus: the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love of the world. Each day features: A Bible passage from the NIV translation A thoughtful devotional reflection that connects timeless truth to real life ...

Are we living in the last days? What does Bible prophecy really mean — and why does it matter? Hope in the End is a 31-day devotional that invites you to explore the End-Times through the lens of Scripture, not with fear or confusion, but with clarity, purpose, and unshakable hope. Rooted in the truth of God’s Word, this devotional walks you through key end-time passages from Revelation, Daniel, the Gospels, and more — all pointing to one central figure: Jesus Christ, our soon-coming King. Each daily reading includes: A focused Scripture passage A devotional reflection that reveals ...

Faithful & Ready: 16 Essential Qualities for Women Preparing to Serve God in Marriage and Ministry is a must-read for young Christian women who are seeking to serve God alongside their future husbands in ministry. Grounded in timeless biblical truths, this book offers practical guidance for unmarried women, equipping them with the Christlike qualities essential for both marriage and ministry. In this transformative guide, you’ll explore 16 foundational principles that cover key aspects of a ministry wife’s life—faithfulness, modesty, compassion, encouragement, and more. Each chapter ...

During the advent season of 2023, more than 250 people met online to discuss the people, places, prophecies, and purpose of Christmas . . . as illustrated in Angela Hunt’s STAR OF WONDER, an advent devotional published by Bethany House. This companion book exists . . . . because they asked for it. Inside you'll find extra materials and discussions by that group, in the hope that you will join in the marvelous mystery that is Christmas, Christ-with-us.

Marriage is not merely a human arrangement but a divine institution—the first one God established after creating humanity. Before careers, governments, or even the church, God designed marriage as the foundational relationship that would reflect His character and advance His purposes in the world. You're reading this book because you're considering or have committed to this sacred covenant. Perhaps you're newly engaged, in the midst of wedding planning, or seriously dating with marriage in view. Whatever your specific circumstance, you're in one of life's most formative seasons—a time ...

As a seasoned retreat leader and author of several guided prayer journals, McDonald offers a rich blend of spiritual reflection and practical action to help you deepen your faith during this sacred time. In this devotional, she invites you to journey through daily mass readings while reflecting on the key themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, love—and the powerful messages of humility, revelation, and renewal during Christmastide.

This book, Be Prepared: Developing and Implementing a Theology of Suffering, is a call to all believers to not be caught off guard as it relates to suffering. Despite what many preachers are saying, suffering is not the abnormal experience of a child of God. Suffering is a "normal part of the Christian life." Jesus, Paul, James, and Peter all make this abundantly clear.