Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:17

Raising responsible kids who are self-motivated and hard workers can be difficult when all they want to do is sit in front of a TV or play videogames. So how do you raise a teen to be responsible and make good decisions? Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, author of the book Why I Didn’t Rebel, interviewed dozens of young people and, together with psychology research, found some common themes among families with kids who didn’t rebel, and families with kids who did. This 3-day action plan will give you the run-down on raising responsible teens. To find out more or purchase the book, visit http://amzn.to/2wipiOj

The battle between choosing God or choosing self begins the moment we wake up in the morning. This plan provides a simple step to help us choose each day to trust, follow, and serve the Lord.

This 3-Day Bible study is one in a series of 19 others related to Making Jesus Culture. We look at how to honor and worship God through all elements of culture, including the home, family, church, business, media/arts, government, and education. Accompanying these studies is over 300-Hours of video footage from 150 of today's top Christian thinkers on creativity, innovation, and invention at www.makejesusculture.com. 

Have you felt cut back recently?  Pruned?  Pieces of you taken away? These audio-guided meditations will help you understand why God often seems to prune us back even in the cold winter days of our life.  And remember that His pruning will soon result in you bearing more fruit, and even richer and finer fruit, soon and for His glory.

Are you afraid of snakes or spiders? Or emotional triggers like rejection or love? God designed fear to keep you from harm. A brain neuron called the amygdala sends signals to “be alert!” The theme of these guided audio meditations is conquering unhealthy fear. The first meditation explores overcoming past worries. The following reflection faces fears of the unknown. The third meditation addresses fears of evil.

We spend a lot of time afraid of the valleys. Fighting to protect ourselves from pain. Yet, Scriptures tell us to be grateful at all times. There is beauty in the everyday, the mundane, the here and now. God is the God of the plains. He is looking over our every day. Our every choice.

Jesus’ victory over death means so much for you personally. Read this reading plan to find out more!

Pressure and confusion can bring out the worst in us, but God’s Word is a powerful tool to combat our triggers with His truth.

Ever feel like you’re running on empty? In this 3-day study, Joyce teaches how to receive and live in God’s strength for your life. You’ll learn how to choose thoughts that will energize your life, face those fears you could never conquer on your own, and stay continually refreshed, refueled and ready for what’s next. God is on your side, and there’s nothing you can’t handle together!

Our lives are filled with doing our work in both big and small ways with the daily grind of essential but mundane tasks. Doing our work looks different for each of us but we don't do it alone. God gave us these kids and walks alongside us every step of the way. Encouragement for mums in the midst of parenting and life. Presented by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Australia.