Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 1:10

The word extravagant comes from the Latin, extravagari, meaning to “wander outside or beyond.” It describes working outside of prescribed lines, even recklessly so. The woman who anointed Jesus’ feet with perfume was someone prepared to go “outside the lines” of what was deemed acceptable in her passion to demonstrate her love for Jesus. Read to learn more about a lifestyle of extravagant worship!

You may have heard Hans Christian Andersen’s version of the old folk tale, "The Princess and the Pea"—a story where a prince uses a pea to discover a true princess. There are also P’s in the Christian life. This plan will examine six things that as the Bride of Christ we need to remember about who we are and, therefore, how we are to respond—all beginning with the letter P.

Laura Story believes that “Worship in its very core begins with surrender.” In this 7-Day devotional Laura unpacks what it means to live life with Open Hands. She says “Open Hands is something I’ve been learning on so many different levels. The crazier life gets, the more this idea of ‘open hands’ became the theme that God was teaching me.” In this devotional Laura Story shares her heart on the biblical application of living a life with Open Hands as expressed through the songs on her album “Open Hands”.

Do you often compare yourself to others or to society’s standard of what it means to be a woman? What if instead, you defined yourself by what God says about you and learned how to battle those creeping lies of the enemy? This plan will help you live each day with hope and confidence in Christ, knowing your identity rests in Him alone.

Life is busy and the demands of your day feel never-ending. In this 7-day plan, you'll hear daily encouragement to keep you moving forward, together. Read them as a stepfamily together or separately, but create a space for everyone to share their thoughts.

Are you tired of feeling ignored, passed over, and uncertain of your future? Are you longing for someone to choose you for romance, a school, or for a job opportunity? Do you continue to let rejection write your story? In this seven-day devotional, discover your identity as chosen by Jesus, for Jesus and the incredible chosen life He has for you right where you are.

Insecurity is a universal struggle among most women today. With endless ways to compare ourselves, our sense of worth suffers daily. This devotional exposes some of the lies that plague our true identity and helps us to identify the thieves that want to distort and limit who Christ tells us we are. Together we will learn the tools needed to disarm those thieves and gain back the security that never should have been stolen.

Psalm 40 is the good news that God hears our cries and delights to rescue us. In this 7-day reading plan, ask honest questions of yourself and the Bible and learn how to stay faithful to God amidst painful and hard times. Trace the thread of joy and purpose that comes from delighting in the Lord and the healing that only He can bring to His children.

There’s only one constant in this ever-changing world, the character of our heavenly Father. The earth itself is undergoing changes constantly. What seems the most immovable now will one day be done away with. But God is unchanging and unwavering. He’s completely faithful and committed to seeing through the promises he’s made you, so ground yourself in his unchanging love. May God’s character become your source, refuge and unshakable foundation.

Many of us have a fear of not belonging, of being on the outside looking in. For those struggling to fit in, God asks us to abandon the boulevard of attention-demanding behaviors for the byways of remaining in Christ and relaxing into his role for our lives. The back-road way may take a little longer to get to our destination—but it’s well worth the trip!