Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 1:28

Everywhere, festive lights illuminate the streets, the fragrance of pine and cinnamon fills the air, and for several weeks, Christmas carols have returned to the radio. Each of these carols seems more beautiful than the last, and this week I’d like to (re)discover these lyrics that magnify the person of Jesus, our Savior.

Sometimes life doesn't make sense or "add up" in our math. We have life circumstances that make us question whether we can have a full life. Divorce. Death. Sickness. Financial losses. Family conflicts. Life doesn't seem fair. Maybe you've been searching for that “formula” that will help make sense of life. Come explore the life-giving teachings of Jesus and why they truly add up to a full life when practiced.

As a woman, it’s so easy to feel invisible. Amid the exhaustion of day-to-day life, it’s hard not to wonder: does anyone see my effort, my struggles? Does anyone even want to? Discover that with perfect and eternal eyesight, God sees you, and the life He offers is filled with purpose and hope. Step into this journey and grow even closer to the God who adores you!

“God is powerful” is such a widespread, repeated, and used expression! Perhaps today it has lost its meaning a little bit. In this reading plan, we will discover again what God’s power really means for us. We will learn more about different aspects of His power and might!

This week we will discover God’s plan to mobilize mission so that the whole world will know the name of Jesus. His plan from the very beginning was for his people to make him known among the nations. The church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, has been commissioned to make disciples of every nation.

How can we live more Christ-centred lives? This 7-day plan, based on Rooted in Love, a Lent book from all the area bishops in the Diocese of London, is full of practical encouragement and hope designed to help you to grow as a disciple and find ways to put God at the centre of your life every day.

The Bible blesses peacemakers, but also exhorts us to “fight the good fight”. This last phrase is not an exhortation to attack other people, but to resist the devil and our own sinful desires. This reading plan presents seven Bible verses about this topic. It can be combined with our other Reading Plans: “The Great Battle” and “The Battle Is the Lord’s”.

Success, as defined by the world, is often about being rich and powerful. Success isn't synonymous with Biblical goodness/righteousness, which doesn't require people to be rich and powerful. But are success and goodness necessarily enemies? Let's learn from Syrian army general Naaman how these two characteristics relate.

Christmas is a season of wonder. So, let’s lay aside our lists, distractions, and cares to receive refreshment by reflecting upon a few of the nativity’s highlights. Reminding ourselves, that the story we love so well speaks directly into our lives today by pointing us to Lord Jesus. Realizing that in this lifetime, we will only begin to scratch the surface of Who He is and what He has done.

God uses the usable. If you feel like God has not used you, it’s time to make yourself useable. This one-week reading plan will help you take your first steps on being useable to God’s plan.