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If you want to love God and others well, this 9-session group Bible study with video access through QR codes reminds you to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3). The lessons focus on Jesus's interactions with people in Scripture, modeling how Christians can love and care for one another. This Bible study complements Brady Boyd's Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other.

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound! Focus your worship this year on the heights and depths of God's love with 365 devotions written by a diverse group of beloved Our Daily Bread authors. With twelve classic hymns providing a theme each month, take a few minutes every day to celebrate the gift of salvation, being delivered from sin, God's abundant forgiveness, and the faithful protection experienced through His unfailing grace.

Celebrate God's presence with all five senses by going on an experiential journey throughout Thanksgiving, Christmas, and into the New Year! Explore 50 Scripture-based devotions with prompts and practices that help recenter your relationships on the newborn King amid the busyness of the season. Enjoy beloved holiday traditions while reconnecting to the God who is in all with your whole mind, body, and soul.

With all the pressures that come with Christmas, it's a wonder there's any joy at all. The Perfect Gift helps you calmly start and end your day with an uplifting five-minute devotion centered on the real celebration of the season: Christ himself. With two entries a day from December 1 to December 25, remember why it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Amid the Christmas chaos, keep your heart fixed on what truly matters.

Find encouragement, community, and inspiration to live confidently and purposefully as you age! Kim Taylor Henry understands the questions and insecurities women face as they shift from no longer middle-aged to not yet elderly. In forty daily readings, she offers biblical insights and practical pointers for thriving through this season with a reliance upon God.

Young girls need regular reminders that God loves them. In this 90-day devotional, girls 8 to 12 learn that God cares about every detail in their lives, and that He created them for this time and place for a purpose. Through true-to-life stories, they will discover that no matter what they go through, they can talk to God about anything. God isn't only the creator of the universe; He is also their friend.

This 40-day devotional journal invites you to share your feelings, thoughts, and deepest hopes with God. Through daily prayer prompts, devotions, and Scripture, you will know that you are seen by a God who cares about every detail of your life. Find comfort in His personal promise that He will meet your every need, and rest in the truth that His purposes are for your good.

Between your work and home obligations, having a daily quiet time with God often feels like another unattainable goal. With refreshing humor and heartwarming honesty, Emily Ryan debunks the myths of what qualifies as "quiet time" and provides new ways for you to connect with God that take into account your everyday commitments. Start enjoying the Father's presence as you experiment with "Guilt-Free Ideas for More" at the end of each chapter.

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to love each other well, but divisions inevitably arise. The apostle Paul reminded the church to "make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3). Pastor Brady Boyd encourages you to put peaceable unity into action with 8 practical challenges. Embrace these challenges and experience the harmony God intended for His eternal church.

Get into God's Word each day and grow your faith with joy, boldness, and thanksgiving! These 365 daily devotions share insights from Janet Holm McHenry's 20-plus years of reading through the entire Bible every year. From Genesis to Revelation, she guides you through God's promises with a yearly Bible-reading plan, focus verses, inviting personal stories, and Scripture-based prayers.

Take comfort in knowing that God hears you. The Our Daily Bread devotions selected for this collection reassure you that God is with you, God is for you, and God hears you. The personal stories and Scripture passages lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.

Caregiving is a core value in the African American culture, with faithful women of God often filling this role. Yet no one is fully prepared for the hard realities of caregiving. Writing with empathy and biblical insight gained from her experience as a caregiver, Jeanne Porter King invites you to rely on Scripture and prayer. These 90 devotions encourage you to tend to your own well-being so you can continue to shower care and compassion on others.

Written by Christian Black men who speak to common issues that many men face, these 40 devotions support the spiritual development of your whole self. Organized in four sections, the head (mental health and theological truth), heart (emotional health and relationships), hands (vocation and physical health), and soul (spiritual health and community) are addressed. Prayer and reflection questions help you apply each message to those areas of your life.

"She considered him faithful who had made the promise." Hebrews 11:11 NIV Discover a God who is faithfully working even when you can't see it. In our high-stress, high-anxiety culture, there's much to relate to in Sarah's tumultuous world. God promised Sarah and Abraham a son, but when it wasn't happening in her ideal timing, doubt, worry, and fear for the future tempted her to question God and take matters into her own hands. Join Shannon Popkin in this 6-week Bible study that dives deep into the life of Sarah. You'll spend 5 days a week reading powerful Scripture that will refresh you and remind you of how mighty and trustworthy our God is. Reignite your faith in the One who is always in control even when it feels like nothing else is. Learn through Sarah's story to trust that God is all-knowing and all-powerful and that His plan and timing are perfect.

"In a time of high anxiety and fear, this book and the God to whom it refers is the antidote." --Steve Brown, broadcaster, author, professor The peace God offers us through prayer is more than just words. It's healing for our wounds and calm for our troubled hearts. It's love and acceptance when others misunderstand us and push us away. It's the freedom of a new identity in Him, defined not by how good we are but by how good He is. With biblical insights and inviting storytelling, James Banks shows how daily friendship with God brings us peace as we experience anxieties, suffer past hurts, and face chronic difficulties. See how God can transform you inside and out through the power of prayer. "James Banks points the way to a fresh discovery of the supernatural peace God has promised his people." --Jim Cymbala, senior pastor, The Brooklyn Tabernacle James Banks (DMin) makes his home in Durham, North Carolina, where James is the founding pastor of Peace Church. His books include Prayers for Prodigals, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Praying the Prayers of the Bible for Kids, and Hope Lies Ahead, cowritten with his son, Geoff. Find out more by visiting JamesBanks.org.

Aging. Grateful. Those are two words you don't usually see in a sentence together. Culture tells us that aging involves wrinkles, extra pounds, arthritis, and graying hair. And its answer to aging's many problems? Fight back! And we do, wearing ourselves out physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the process. But the Bible speaks about aging differently--that each year is a gift from God. Aging Gratefully offers humorous encouragement and sincere hope for this stage of life. In 30 devotional readings, Heather Creekmore points each day to something you can be thankful for in your current season. She guides you in prayer, giving words to your practice of gratitude, and then gets you moving to put your thanksgiving into action. With chapter titles like "Zippers, Snaps, and Other Annoyances" and "Why Did I Pick Up My Phone?," you'll find reasons to laugh out loud, reminders to live abundantly, and a solid rationale for why aging and grateful really do belong together.

God is your ever-present help in times of need. Patricia Raybon understands that in times of trouble, you may be tempted to worry, yell, cry, and run. These 8 weeks of daily devotions offer the wisdom of the Bible to remind you of God's loving faithfulness by touching on themes like love, reconciliation, and unity. Using the insights of Scripture to encourage you, God Is Our Help guides you to lean on God more fully. Drawing on her lived experience as an African American woman as well as her observations from around the globe, Patricia shares comforting truths and urges you to cling to God in all circumstances. With relevant cross-cultural stories, her warm writing points you to Jesus as the only firm foundation through every challenge. With God as your help, He can be your strength in any situation, no matter how difficult.

She was poor, widowed, and a member of a tribe whom Israel hated. Yet she chose to follow her mother-in-law home, and become a foreigner in a land she had never seen. It would lead to an unusual love story-a story that would end with Ruth becoming the ancestor of one of Israel's greatest rulers, and of its true King. What can we learn from the choices Ruth and others made? And what does it tell us about God's hand in their lives? Journey through the book of Ruth, and discover how we can be part of God's story as He leads us to accomplish His divine plan. The Journey Through series provides assistance to those who desire to spend time with God in His Word, book by book. The biblical insights will help Christians discover the precious, life-transforming wisdom of the Bible, inspiring them towards a closer walk with God. Perfect for personal devotions.

"For the word of God is alive and active. . . . It judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." --Hebrews 4:12 NIV Allow God's Word to change your life, one word at a time! This 66-day devotional highlights one relevant, sometimes unexpected, word from each book of the Bible. Lori Hatcher, the best-selling author of Refresh Your Faith and Refresh Your Prayers, shares simple--but never simplistic--truths. She continues to remind us that every part of Scripture is active, alive, and applicable. From beginning in Genesis to new in Revelation, ponder each significant word as you move through your day and allow God to transform your heart and mind.

It isn't supposed to be this way. Whether you're carrying emotional wounds from childhood trauma or suffering from anxiety and depression, panic attacks, or intrusive thoughts, you know this isn't what God wants for you. He lovingly knit you together and calls you to a life of abundance. So why do His joy and love feel so far away sometimes? Laura L. Smith knows that feeling. But she also knows that Jesus is still in the business of restoring broken hearts and minds--often through Christian community, health-care resources, and everyday wellness practices. Join Laura as she guides you through spiritual and mental strategies such as prayer and gratitude, Bible memorization and exercise, journaling and reflection. Discover the tools you need to rest in God's unconditional love and find your strength and peace in Him.

Become a woman of unshakable moxie God equips us to be women of unwavering hope, powerful perseverance, and dependent trust--women with resilient faith--one personal struggle at a time. In a world that cries out for women to be independent, assertive, and reliant on our own strength, it doesn't take long for us to discover our weaknesses and shortcomings. Brokenness, setbacks, and hardships leave us in despair and desperate for hope. But our stories don't have to end there. Join Lina AbuJamra as she walks you through biblical lessons on trust, perseverance, and faith. Each chapter connects you with a 30-minute video (available through QR codes) featuring Toni Collier and Moriah Smallbone interviewing godly women who, through struggles of their own, have found their source of strength. You'll meet Ruth Chou Simons, Joni Eareckson Tada, and more. Experience God's faithfulness through Scripture alongside these inspiring stories, and allow the Spirit to transform you, too, into a woman of unshakable moxie. Lina AbuJamra is the founder of Living with Power Ministries, whose vision is to bring hope to the world through practical Bible teaching. Her ministry also provides medical care and humanitarian help to refugees in disaster areas. She is an author, medical doctor, and podcast and radio host.

Isn't it about time you got honest with God? Prayer draws us close to our heavenly Father. But we often wonder . . . What does God expect from me while I pray? How can I approach God personally without treating Him too casually? Can I express my darker emotions to a holy God? The Bible reveals the kinds of conversations God wants to have with you in His prayer book, the Psalms. Discover the freedom to talk honestly with God by uncovering the raw, real prayers of the psalmists. They expressed every range of emotion of the heart--anxiety, anger, gratitude, delight--and you can too. As you follow in their footsteps, you'll pray bold, powerful prayers with the assurance of God's unwavering love. Dan Schaeffer is a pastor and award-winning author. He's written eight books, including A Better Country and The Power of Weakness. Dan and his wife live in Central California, where he has pastored Shoreline Community Church for more than 20 years.

Savor the blessings of being a grandparent! Grandparents have the wonderful privilege of cheering on grandkids in every part of their journey--from birth and first steps to Little League and art projects to band concerts and first dates. Then suddenly those kiddos are adults with careers and kids of their own. Whether you see your grandchildren every week or just occasionally, this 100-day devotional from Our Daily Bread will help you make the most of the moments you have. You will draw nearer to God as you read His Word and devotional thoughts that apply the Scriptures with insightful, real-life illustrations. Then you will be prompted to pray and to build meaningful relationships with your grandchildren, whatever their age. Discover the difference a few moments with God will make for every member of your family. Also available: Moments with God for Women, Moments with God for Men, Moments with God for Kids, Moments with God for Couples, and Moments with God for Teens.

"I call out to the Lord, and he answers me." --David (Psalm 3:4 NIV) Pray through 40 psalms of David and learn to cry out to God with the anxieties, challenges, and triumphs in your own life. Often we celebrate King David as a "man after God's own heart," and he was that. But his spiritual successes sat side by side with anxiety, desperation, tragic wrongdoing, and brokenness . . . Just like our own spiritual highs and lows. In four sections of ten psalms each, Harold Myra leads us through David's victories as a young adult, the challenges of his early kingship, his sinful downfall and repentance, and the lasting consequences of his pride and injustice. You'll pray through the songs of David's questioning and contrite heart, and you'll make them your own.

Sometimes we make prayer harder than it has to be! Joanne Redmond has a solution. She suggests 101 ways to talk to God throughout your day, turning everyday moments into opportunities for meaningful conversation with God. Whether you're a veteran of praying or new to talking to God, you'll find ways to make prayer both easier and more frequent--as short as a single sentence, as quick as pouring coffee, as simple as waiting in line.

HOLD FAST > From men who understand the everyday struggles of living with integrity and purpose, this collection of 5-minute devotions will strengthen you to hold fast to God amid the challenges and uncertainties of today's world. Spending time with God's Word, you'll discover practical ways to live out what you believe in your homelife, workplace, and community, and draw ever closer to the God who will never fail or forsake you.

At Home with God Because God dwells in us and we dwell in Him, evidence of Him surrounds us, right where we live. And He wants us to lean in to Him, enjoying security in His love and comfort from His companionship. Join Sandra Byrd for 90 days of devotional readings that will lead you to a place where you feel at home with God. With stories from real life and gentle words from Scripture, Sandra invites you into her own home and garden. Whether you're delighting in a window view of a chubby squirrel, savoring the first bite of a hot buttery roll, stressed over a broken-down furnace, or distracted by badly hung wallpaper, you'll discover that every experience can bring you closer to Jesus.

One step closer to your spouse every day Whether you said "I do" four months or forty years ago, it's time to reframe the day-to-day disappointments and offenses of two broken people doing life together and replace them with the love and grace that can only come from God. In 100 daily devotions, reclaim the joy in your marriage that sometimes gets lost amid personality differences, moments of pride, and life circumstances, even when you're trying to grow together and give each other your best. Through relatable stories, relevant Bible verses, and practical applications, you'll make space to reflect Christ in your marriage every day. Trade in selfishness for serving each other, arguments for vulnerability, misunderstandings for grace, and gossip for gratitude! Since 1938, Our Daily Bread Ministries has shared the message of God's love all over the world. Now reaching people in over 150 countries, Our Daily Bread continues to encourage followers of Christ in their walk with Him. Visit odb.org to learn more.

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