Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:1

We all have a spiritual appetite as part of our makeup as human beings. In fact, this yearning for spiritual fulfillment is a constant in our daily life. The question is, where is our hunger being directed? If we are not hungry for the presence and purposes of God, then you can be sure we are hungry for something else. GOD HUNGER is a series of meditations designed to awaken our passion for God’s presence. It is an invitation to allow ourselves be transformed into more passionate, radical followers of Jesus, by His grace.

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the consequences of sin, God becomes your Heavenly Father.  As if that weren’t enough, He throws in brothers and sisters to boot, a ready-made family with eternal ties.  However, membership in God’s family is a privilege that comes with responsibility.

Seven daily readings for the month of December from Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by best-selling author Paul David Tripp will help you slow down, prepare your heart, and focus on what matters most: adoring our Savior, Jesus.

Whether or not you've completed our Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily devotional, here are 7 more daily pieces of encouragement to continue growing your blended family relationships. Read them as a stepfamily together or separately, but create a space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings.

Learning the secret of Christian contentment is the necessary pursuit of every Christ follower. Why? Contentment allows each pursuer the opportunity to live in freedom, unencumbered, and at God’s disposal for His purpose. Many Christians rarely experience the daily foretaste of heaven that the Holy Spirit lives within us to provide. This week, you are invited to taste the fullness of joy that Christian contentment brings your life.

Every journey of faith begins with a first step. The Starting Line is for athletes, coaches and new believers who are ready to take the first step in their relationship with Jesus Christ. This 7-day reading plan explores the basics of the gospel and encourages growth through prayer, Bible reading, community and accountability. Ready? Take your place at the Starting Line!

In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he summarizes the Gospel story and its implications and application for our lives.

The Holy Spirit desires YOU to live ‘supercharged’ by a powerful and fresh impartation of the gift (Charisma) of FAITH. ‘Charisma’ is the Greek word in the original text of the Bible, used for the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It literally means ‘grace-gift, free-gift, a spiritual-endowment’. FAITH is a gift God wants you to receive in order for you to live victoriously and without fear.  

God’s desire for us is that we know and live out our true identity in Christ. An identity formed by His Word and secured through His resurrection that shatters the lies and distorted images we believe. Building from the apostle Paul’s writing in Ephesians, pastor and author Chip Ingram opens your eyes to the new you that God sees, the person who is valued, forgiven, and called with purpose.

Most of us list death in our top 5 list of fears. As a hospice chaplain, April Knoke deals with death on a regular basis and shares lessons of life through death. Through this 7 day journey you’ll be empowered through April’s stories to bury and put away the old parts of your life, and live life to the fullest now.