Preparing Devotionals

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?

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.

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.

Our Bridegroom is coming! When you at long last meet Him face to face, will you be pleasing to Him? This 21-day challenge from beloved Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth offers timeless inspiration to help ensure you are fully prepared for that crucial moment.

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.

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.

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 ...

The good news that God’s Word proclaims is a recipe to use in times of disaster. That is to say, it comes as a relevant announcement only to those who are in trouble for one reason or another. This book calls for more realism in facing life’s challenges and a richer view of God and his purposes to match them.

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 ...

Together in one special volume, selections from the best of beloved, best-selling author C. S. Lewis' classic works for listeners contemplating the 'grand miracle' of Jesus' resurrection. Preparing for Easter is a concise, handy companion for the faithful of all Christian traditions and the curious to help them deepen their knowledge and consideration of this holy season - a time of reflection as we consider Jesus' sacrifice and his joyous rise from the dead.

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you're in the midst of difficulty right now or being proactive rather than reactive, Ready for Anything gives finite simple steps for preparing your mind, your heart, and your home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God's strength and plan rather than giving in to our fear and anxiety.

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.

Preparing for Jesus is a 28-day journey through Jesus' family tree, meant to turn your heart and mind toward the coming King as you prepare to celebrate his arrival. On this journey, you will encounter some familiar and not-so-familiar ancestors of Jesus, starting with Abraham and ending with Joseph and Mary. You will meet heroes and villains. And you will hear stories of victories and failures.

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.

Una maravillosa oportunidad para aumentar tu unión con el Señor. Este libro de espiritualidad católica te sumergirá, a lo largo de 14 días, en un camino de transformación interior que tendrá como culmen el Nacimiento del Señor. En cada capítulo de este libro, la Sagrada Escritura te guiará en un proceso de introspección para explorar su aplicación en tu vida diaria, conectando paso a paso con la esencia misma de la Navidad.