Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 1:17

Jesus is the hope of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

The Bible talks about how much God loves us, but does he really love EVERYONE? Surely he only loves the perfect Christians who never make mistakes, but does he truly love me, too? The answer is an abounding YES, and Pastor Van Moody explains it all this plan, based on his book Desired by God.

We live in a hyperconnected world, yet we’re more disconnected than ever. Joe Battaglia understands that we are wired to have community, and smartphones cannot meet our needs for love and connection. In Unfriended, Battaglia uses research, personal insight, and biblical truths to help you leave behind the anonymity of the Internet and get face-to-face with people. These devotions will help you shake off your digital fatigue and get back to real-world relationships.

In The Maker’s Mark, Beau Hague provides 10 daily readings that connect biblical principles to the cowboy’s way of life—from ranching, to horses, to dragging’ calves to the fire, Beau provides personal stories of his life as a day-working cowboy and spiritual lessons he’s learned from riding with Christ.

Is it true that there is a “dying to live?” Certainly, there are scenarios in life where we must die to ourselves, to our pride and to our inner control-freak in order to live at peace with others. Life can be exhausting if we think we are in charge of the world. Let’s discuss a new place of freedom.

Awaken to Jesus. Become aware of God’s nearness to you and your access to him in Christ. Join Sunday Best winner, Geoffrey Golden, on this journey through his newest album, "See Revival".

Adapted from TruNorth Cooperative’s City Lab, this plan is designed for 20-somethings and young professionals who want to reflect deeply on gospel transformation in their own lives so they can participate in the gospel renewal of the workplaces, communities, and cities in which they live. TruNorth exists to help twenty-somethings find their bearings as they settle into life and faith in the City and is an expression of Cru City.

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, busy schedule…whatever your obstacles may be—to do anything big for His Kingdom? Good news: God specializes in the unlikely. The Scriptures offer ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 of these unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

The main theme of the New Testament is that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners and to give you a quality of life that would be impossible if He hadn’t come. How does this good news affect you? In this video devotional, you will learn the New Testament’s divine love story and be able to explain the role of Christ in this part of the Bible.

How do we “put on love” and strive for peace in today’s divided world? In this 10-day reading plan, we’ll learn how Jesus’ sacrifice makes it possible for us to experience forgiveness, abundant life, and grace with one another.