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Addiction & Habits
For anyone stuck in a cycle they can't seem to break — Scripture is honest about the struggle, generous with grace, and full of hope for change one day at a time, alongside the counselors and communities God often uses.
- Struggling with SinRomans 7:13–25
- The Truth Will Set You FreeJohn 8:30–47
- Dead to Sin, Alive to GodRomans 6:1–14
- Walking by the SpiritGalatians 5:16–26
- Warnings from Israel’s Past1 Corinthians 10:1–13
- New Life in ChristEphesians 4:17–32
- God’s Grace Brings SalvationTitus 2:11–15
- I Waited Patiently for the LORDPsalm 40:1–17
Aging & Seasons
Wisdom for every chapter of life — numbering our days, bearing fruit in old age, and trusting the God who is faithful through every season.
Anger
Handling anger honestly — when to feel it, and how not to let it rule you.
Anxiety & Worry
When your mind won't stop racing — where Scripture speaks to worry and God's peace.
Comparison & Envy
For the ache of measuring your life against someone else's — Scripture names envy honestly and points to the contentment of running your own race.
- Cain and AbelGenesis 4:1–16
- Joseph’s DreamsGenesis 37:1–11
- Saul Envies David1 Samuel 18:5–16
- Surely God Is Good to IsraelPsalm 73:1–28
- Vineyard Workers and Jesus’s Jerusalem PredictionMatthew 20:1–19
- The Parable of the Prodigal SonLuke 15:11–32
- Jesus and the Beloved DiscipleJohn 21:20–25
- The Wisdom from AboveJames 3:13–18
- Carry One Another’s BurdensGalatians 6:1–10
Contentment
The quiet secret of enough — trusting the Shepherd who provides today's needs instead of chasing tomorrow's more.
- The LORD Is My ShepherdPsalm 23:1–6
- Do Not WorryMatthew 6:25–34
- The Generosity of the PhilippiansPhilippians 4:10–23
- Godliness with Contentment1 Timothy 6:6–10
- Christ’s Unchanging NatureHebrews 13:5–14
- The Parable of the Rich FoolLuke 12:13–21
- The Futility of WealthEcclesiastes 5:8–20
- Manna and Quail from HeavenExodus 16:1–21
Depression & Despair
Gentle company for the darkest stretches — psalms that say what's hard to say, saints who wanted to give up, and a God who stays close to the brokenhearted; these readings sit with you, and reaching out for real help is always a faithful step.
- As the Deer Pants for the WaterPsalm 42:1–11
- Taste and See That the LORD Is GoodPsalm 34:1–22
- Elijah Flees from Jezebel1 Kings 19:1–8
- Deep Sorrow, Repeated Prayer, and Approaching BetrayalMatthew 26:36–46
- Job Laments His BirthJob 3:1–26
- I Cry Out before YouPsalm 88:1–18
- The Prophet’s HopeLamentations 3:19–36
- Out of the DepthsPsalms 130:1–131:3
- The God of All Comfort2 Corinthians 1:1–11
Doubt
When faith feels shaky — honest questions, honestly held.
Fear & Courage
Strength for the moments that scare you — ordinary people who acted anyway because God had promised to go with them.
- Joshua to Succeed MosesDeuteronomy 31:1–8
- God Instructs JoshuaJoshua 1:1–9
- David Accepts the Challenge1 Samuel 17:12–37
- Mordecai Appeals to EstherEsther 4:1–17
- The LORD Is My SalvationPsalm 27:1–14
- The First and Last Chooses Israel and Answers the ThirstyIsaiah 41:1–20
- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego AccusedDaniel 3:8–18
- Do Not Be Afraid, Speak, and Confess JesusMatthew 10:26–33
- The Believers’ PrayerActs 4:23–31
- Faithfulness under Persecution2 Timothy 1:1–12
Forgiveness
Being forgiven, and forgiving others — even when it's hard.
Friendship & Community
Real friendship, and life together with God's people.
Gratitude
A thankful heart, in every season.
Grief & Loss
For seasons of mourning — where God meets the brokenhearted.
Guidance & Decisions
Seeking wisdom and direction when the way isn't clear.
Humility
The freedom of taking the lower place — following the Christ who humbled himself and the God who gives grace to the humble.
- One in ChristPhilippians 2:1–4
- The Mind of ChristPhilippians 2:5–11
- The Parable of the GuestsLuke 14:7–14
- The Pharisee, the Tax Collector, and the ChildrenLuke 18:9–17
- The Case against IsraelMicah 6:1–8
- Trust in the LORD with All Your HeartProverbs 3:1–12
- Drawing Near to GodJames 4:7–12
- Cast Your Cares on Him1 Peter 5:5–9
Identity & Purpose
Who God says you are — made in his image, known completely, and welcomed as his child — and what he made you for, before anyone else gets a vote.
- The Fourth DayGenesis 1:14–19
- The Sixth DayGenesis 1:24–2:3
- You Have Searched Me and Known MePsalm 139:1–24
- Jeremiah’s Letter to the ExilesJeremiah 29:1–23
- Living SacrificesRomans 12:1–8
- Ambassadors for Christ2 Corinthians 5:11–21
- Sons through Faith in ChristGalatians 3:26–29
- Spiritual BlessingsEphesians 1:1–14
- Alive with ChristEphesians 2:1–10
- The Living Stone and Chosen People1 Peter 2:1–12
- Children of God1 John 3:1–10
Illness & Healing
Honest passages for sickness and long recoveries — a God who cares about bodies, hears prayer, and stays near whether or not healing comes the way we hoped; they walk alongside good medical care, never in place of it.
- Bless the LORD, O My SoulPsalm 103:1–22
- Jesus Cleanses a Man with LeprosyMatthew 8:1–4
- A Woman Healed and Jairus’s Daughter RaisedMark 5:21–43
- Jesus Heals the Man Born BlindJohn 9:1–12
- The Prayer of FaithJames 5:13–20
- Do Not Rebuke Me in Your AngerPsalm 6:1–10
- Paul’s Thorn and God’s Grace2 Corinthians 12:5–10
- A New Heaven and a New EarthRevelation 21:1–8
Integrity
Being the same person in secret as in public — keeping your word, guarding your heart, and doing right when it costs you.
Justice & the Poor
God's heart for the vulnerable, and the call to do justice.
Leadership
What it looks like to lead the way Jesus did — serving first, praying before planning, sharing the load, and caring more about character than position.
- The Request of James and JohnMark 10:35–45
- Jesus Washes His Disciples’ FeetJohn 13:1–17
- Samuel Anoints David1 Samuel 16:1–13
- Jethro Advises MosesExodus 18:13–27
- Nehemiah’s PrayerNehemiah 1:1–11
- Nehemiah Inspects the WallsNehemiah 2:11–20
- Qualifications for Overseers1 Timothy 3:1–7
- Instructions to Elders1 Peter 5:1–4
Loneliness
Scriptures for the seasons when you feel unseen or on your own, and the God who promises never to leave.
- You Have Searched Me and Known MePsalm 139:1–24
- To You I Lift Up My SoulPsalm 25:1–22
- Joshua to Succeed MosesDeuteronomy 31:1–8
- Jesus Promises the Holy SpiritJohn 14:15–26
- Authority, Disciple-Making, Baptism, and TeachingMatthew 28:16–20
- The LORD Speaks to Elijah at Horeb1 Kings 19:9–21
- Personal Concerns2 Timothy 4:9–18
Marriage
God's design for marriage, love, and lifelong commitment.
Money & Generosity
What Scripture says about money, contentment, and open-handed giving.
- Prayer, Fasting, Treasures, and MastersMatthew 6:5–24
- Godliness with Contentment1 Timothy 6:6–10
- God Loves a Cheerful Giver2 Corinthians 9:1–15
- Trust in the LORD with All Your HeartProverbs 3:1–12
- The Parable of the Rich FoolLuke 12:13–21
- Christ’s Unchanging NatureHebrews 13:5–14
- Robbing GodMalachi 3:6–12
Parenting & Family
Raising children, and passing faith on to the next generation.
Patience
Learning to wait well — on slow answers, slow growth, and a God whose timing is kinder than it feels in the middle.
Prayer
How to pray, and the God who listens.
Rest
Slowing down — Sabbath, and the rest Jesus offers the weary.
Serving Others
Following the One who knelt with a towel — practical love for neighbors, using your gifts, and finding Jesus in the people you serve.
- Jesus Washes His Disciples’ FeetJohn 13:1–17
- A Request, the Cup, and Servant LeadershipMatthew 20:20–28
- The Parable of the Good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37
- Freedom in ChristGalatians 5:1–15
- Living SacrificesRomans 12:1–8
- Living for God’s Glory1 Peter 4:1–11
- The King, the Nations, and the Least of TheseMatthew 25:31–46
- Fasting amid Worker Oppression, Material Care, Conditional Light, and SabbathIsaiah 58:1–14
Sexuality
A grounded, honest look at what Scripture says about sex and the body.
Singleness
A full life, not a waiting room — Scripture honors singleness as a good calling with its own gifts, belonging, and undivided devotion.
- The Presence of the LORDPsalm 16:1–11
- Principles of Marriage1 Corinthians 7:1–16
- The Unmarried and Widowed1 Corinthians 7:25–40
- Live Your Calling1 Corinthians 7:17–24
- Marriage, Eunuchs, and ChildrenMatthew 19:1–15
- Justice, Sabbath, Eunuchs, Foreigners, Accepted Offerings, and Israel’s GatheringIsaiah 56:1–8
- Ruth’s Loyalty to NaomiRuth 1:6–18
Suffering & Hope
Passages that anchor us when suffering makes the future feel uncertain, tracing hope from hard-won endurance to the world made new.
- Job’s Character and WealthJob 1:1–5
- Taste and See That the LORD Is GoodPsalm 34:1–22
- Zion’s Herald Announces the Incomparable, Strength-Giving GodIsaiah 40:9–31
- The Prophet’s HopeLamentations 3:19–36
- The Triumph of FaithRomans 5:1–5
- Future GloryRomans 8:18–27
- Treasure in Jars of Clay2 Corinthians 4:7–18
- God’s Unchangeable PromiseHebrews 6:13–20
- Rejoicing in TrialsJames 1:1–12
- A Living Hope1 Peter 1:1–12
- A New Heaven and a New EarthRevelation 21:1–8
Temptation & Self-Control
Facing temptation, and God's help to stand firm.
Work & Calling
Finding meaning in your work and doing it as unto God.