Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 1:17

As believers, we live in the tension of the hope that is coming and the reality of the present. This tension is summed up in the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in John 17 as He prays to God over His disciples and all believers to live in this tension in such a way that brings glory, honor, and understanding to His name. Part 1.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. Whosoever believes in Christ, though he were dead — yet shall he live. Jesus Christ was, and is, the Resurrection. Death could not overthrow His Authority. Nothing could overrule His Power. The power and decay of death were not stronger than the Authority, Might and Power of Jesus. He was, and is, the Resurrection — and He is soon to return.

In Isaiah 9:6, we see that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. In this 5-Day Plan, we'll celebrate the arrival of Jesus by learning about His different names, and how they apply to our lives today.

Join Hillsong East Coast’s online experience and walk through this corresponding plan. This plan is based on Pastor Tolu Badders January 2021 message, "Are You Ready". Read through God’s Word within each devotional and reflect through guided questions for both individual consideration and group discussion. We pray it encourages you to reframe your reality.

Everyone has a deep desire to make a difference with their lives. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. In this 5-day devotional, Fellowship of Christian Athletes executive Jeff Martin reminds us how God uses ordinary people to change the world.

Social Justice is a polarizing term in our world today. But we don’t have to pick sides based on what the world says—we can look at God’s Word and follow His vision for justice. God calls us to show radical mercy to our neighbors, by taking action to meet physical needs, AND by sharing the truth of the gospel to meet spiritual needs.

In this 5-day reading plan, Sarah Clarkson shares her own encounters with beauty in the midst of her decade-long struggle with mental illness, depression, and doubt. She paints a compelling picture of the God who reaches out to us, using the beauty of the world around us to demonstrate his goodness and show us ways to find hope even amid our darkness.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely devotional. You are not too far away. Come to Christ. His arms are wide open. The Father is calling you. The Father is waiting. What shall separate you from the Love of God? Nothing. The Blood of Jesus Christ washes you completely for all unrighteousness. For you are set free in Christ. Come to Christ.

What does it feel like to come back from something hard, and still be able to hope again? Learn how to see the good, again, even after hard times in this 5-day devotional based on Lisa Whittle’s book, "The Hard Good". You will learn how the hard parts of our life journey can bring us to the good God has planned for us.

Alex McFarland and Bert Harper, hosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, have answered questions from listeners throughout North America for more than ten years. Drawing on their years of experience as pastors, scholars, and Bible researchers, Alex and Bert offer factual, biblical responses to frequently asked questions in their book "100 Bible Questions and Answers." Here you’ll find straightforward answers to 5 of the toughest Bible questions.