Preparing Devotionals

Prepare to Quit is a faith-based, neuroscience-supported guide that equips you with Scripture, brain science, and Spirit-led strategies to break free from unhealthy neurological habits and step boldly into the life God designed for you.

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.

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?

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.

Paul David Tripp’s Weekly Devotional Helps Readers Prepare Their Hearts for Church Christians understand the importance of attending church, but many find their attention being pulled away from worship because of family, schedule, work, finances, and other distractions. With so much on their...

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...

Marriage doesn’t begin at the altar—it begins in the conversations, habits, prayers, and choices you make together before you ever say “I do.” 52-Week Bible Study for Engaged Couples gives couples a simple weekly rhythm of Scripture, prayer, meaningful conversation, and intentional love to help prepare their hearts for a Christ-centered marriage. Week by week, you’ll explore the foundations strong marriages are built on—including communication, conflict, finances, intimacy, family, faith, and shared purpose—through an easy four-part structure: Talk, Pray, Love, Reflect. ...

Discover the strength and peace found through faith in Christ. St. John the Baptist is remembered as a faithful prophet, courageous witness to Christ, and the one chosen to prepare the way for the coming of the Savior. Through his devotion to God and unwavering commitment to his mission, he continues to inspire believers to live with faith, humility, and trust. He boldly proclaimed God's truth, called people to repentance, and pointed hearts toward Christ. His life reminds us that God works powerfully through humble and faithful hearts and that true greatness is found in obedience to His ...

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 ...

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...

Confession is an encounter with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart Confession Guide is a Catholic devotional and examination of conscience designed to help readers prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Rooted in Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the Church’s moral tradition—especially the virtue-based theology of St. Thomas Aquinas—this guide invites Catholics to rediscover Confession as a place of mercy, healing, and transformation. Written for ordinary Catholics who desire a deeper, more meaningful experience of Confession, this book is ...

Are you looking for a meaningful way to deepen your faith this Lenten season? Do you want to reflect on the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection while preparing your heart for Easter? "40 Days of Lent: A Guide to Spiritual Renewal and Easter Joy" is the perfect companion for your Lenten journey. This devotional book is designed to help you embrace the season of Lent with purpose, drawing you closer to Christ through daily scripture readings, reflections, prayers, and action statements. Throughout the 40 days of Lent, you will explore powerful scriptures that guide you in self-...

Rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas so you can fully enjoy God's blessings this holiday season. For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. For others, it's full of loneliness, grief, and loss. Join New York Times bestselling author...

Grow in Clarity. Stand in Confidence. Rest Secure in God’s Truth. Are you ready to understand what you believe - and rest confidently in why it is true? Systematic Theology for Seniors is a Guided 52-week, 365-day Bible Reading Plan designed to help you strengthen your faith, deepen your assurance, and approach the days ahead with lasting confidence and peace. What This Book Will Help You Do: Strengthen Your Faith - Develop a clear, structured understanding of core Christian doctrine firmly rooted in Scripture. Deepen Your Assurance - Replace uncertainty with settled confidence in God’s...

Many Catholic teens know the Holy Spirit by name, but not by closeness. They have heard about Pentecost. They know Confirmation matters. They may even pray, Come, Holy Spirit. Yet the Holy Spirit can still feel distant, confusing, or hard to understand. Come, Holy Spirit was written to help change that. This clear, reverent, and practical Catholic guide helps teens understand who the Holy Spirit is, why Confirmation matters, what the seven gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit really mean, and how to live with greater courage, purity, prayer, and faithfulness. Instead of treating Confirmation...

You've planned the flowers, the venue, the guest list, and the playlist. But have you prepared for the marriage that begins after the music stops? The average couple spends fourteen months and thirty thousand dollars preparing for a six-hour event—and almost no time preparing for the fifty-year journey that follows. We obsess over table settings while ignoring the conversations that will determine whether we're still sitting at the same table in a decade. The Rehearsal Nobody Gives You is the premarital guide that fills the gap between "I do" and "now what?" Drawing from biblical wisdom ...

What if the Holy Spirit asked something of you that completely changed your life forever? There was a rare secret in the life of Smith Wigglesworth that most believers have never heard. The Holy Spirit asked something very specific of him. When he obeyed, everything changed. His character, his ministry, and the power of God that flowed through his life were never the same again. What if responding to the Holy Spirit in the same way could ignite your life with the fire of God? In Possessed by God, Vince Baker delivers a powerful call to live fully surrendered, radically obedient, and ...

A pilgrimage is more than travel. The Catholic Lifetime Pilgrimage Guide helps Catholics understand what pilgrimage truly is, why holy places still matter, and how to travel as a pilgrim rather than a tourist. Rooted in Catholic theology, devotional seriousness, and practical wisdom, this book guides the reader through the meaning of pilgrimage, the dispositions that make it fruitful, and the great holy places that have drawn the faithful across centuries. Inside, you will discover how to: understand the true meaning of Catholic pilgrimage discern the right pilgrimage for your state of life...

Preparing for the Rapture: A Comprehensive Guide What if the trumpet sounded tomorrow? From the first flicker of eschatological curiosity to the quiet confidence of a soul truly ready, Preparing for the Rapture is the most thorough guide ever assembled for believers who refuse to be caught unprepared. Spanning sixty chapters of rigorous theology, practical strategy, and spiritual discipline, this volume moves far beyond sensational headlines and date-setting hysteria to deliver something far more valuable: a complete framework for readiness. Inside these pages, you will trace the ...

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” (...