Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 1:16

Have you ever been moved by a song or seen your own story reflected in a movie? We live surrounded by art, but we don't always stop to understand the messages behind the stories that surround us. This plan is an invitation to discover how art expresses the longings of the human soul, as we learn to listen to the heart of our culture and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

Jesus is more than a teacher or a good example. He is the center of everything. In Colossians 1:15–18, we see that Jesus is the image of God, the Creator of the world, the One who holds everything together, and the Head of the Church. These truths show us why Jesus should be first in every part of our lives. Over the next five days, this devotional will help you know Jesus better and make Him your top priority.

The birth of Jesus reminds us that God doesn’t remain distant. In Jesus, God took on human flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The word used to describe this incredible event is “incarnation.” God came to us—not in abstraction or theory—but in real human flesh. God moved into the neighborhood to rescue us and remake our neighborhoods. This five-day devotional draws from themes in Derek Vreeland’s Bible study Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, to help us rediscover the joy that came when God moved into our neighborhoods to rescue us and our neighbors.

In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart, Jesus is the living center who holds all things in the universe together. In these devotionals, Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how being an apprentice to Jesus leads you into becoming more of your true self as you become more like Jesus.

Over 2 billion people in the world today have not heard the good news of Jesus presented in a way they could understand. The following five-day devotional shares thoughts from OM leaders around the world to help inspire you and guide your prayers for the least reached.

Life is often lived in the ordinary; in school, at work, in our homes, in conversations with friends. Yet God meets us there. The book of Colossians reminds us that Christ is supreme, and that His presence transforms even the most mundane moments into opportunities for faith, hope, and love. This plan will help you see the extraordinary in the ordinary and inspire you to live your faith out loud where God has placed you.

This study is for the woman who’s always holding it together. Through Scripture, reflection, and grounding practices, you'll learn how to release control, rest in God’s presence, and embrace your identity as His beloved daughter.

This reading plan serves as a guide through the Advent season, traditionally celebrated during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. We’ll explore the biblical themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, diving deeper into human longings for healing and restoration—our anticipation for God’s new world.

Christmas is more than a holiday — it is the moment when the Creator steps into His own creation to restore it. In these five short devotionals, you’ll be invited to contemplate Christ who comes, the King who serves, the Shepherd who guides, the Lamb who gives Himself, and the Light that never fades. May this journey renew in you the conviction that the Gospel not only saves but also restores everything sin has broken — reaching every sphere of life and bringing all of creation under the lordship of Christ.

Imagine knowing someone you really trust is holding everything you’re responsible for. The weight of your household, the pressure you feel, the stress of military life—all released into the most trustworthy hands. When we let go, we don’t fall into emptiness—we fall into grace. Homefront Heroes Ministries invites you to lay down what was never yours to carry, and rest in the freedom of abiding with Jesus.