Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:16

Pay close attention, be discerning, steward your time, and "light forward"!

Life is like a battle – it's tough and it often feels like we’re losing. But God wants us to walk in victory, because the battle’s already been won. Life is sometimes a fight; but if you’re a child of God, you’re fighting from a place of strength – you’re not weak, you're strong; not because of you but because of Jesus. Let’s fight like God wants us to fight!

The goal of redeeming time is to work hard, play hard, and learn to recharge without the shame of a wasted life. In this four-day study, we’ll look at what the Bible says about redeeming time, including how it is the key to gaining wisdom. Instead of letting time pass us by, let’s learn how to redeem it for our good and God’s glory.

As parents, we want to get it right and become the best version of ourselves for our children. But the struggle is real, and we often feel like we’re falling short. In this four-day devotional, we’ll look at some spiritual disciplines that can help us bridge the gap between the parent we are and the parent God created us to be.

This plan will explore what the letter of Ephesians can teach us in four areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

Jesus came as a gift—bringing hope, change, and grace. This 4‑day devotional walks through stories of sacrifice, redemption, simple prayer, and fresh starts, inviting us to see how Christmas speaks into our lives now. Each day includes a short Scripture, a reflection, and a question to help you pause and respond. Whether your season feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, this plan helps you slow down, refocus on Jesus, and step into the new year with renewed faith.

You’re a team leader, a manager, a volunteer leader at your church or some other organization. Your commitment to be a better leader has everything to do with other’s expectation of you. But what if you don’t own a single title that demands respect? What if your title went away? Would you lead anyway?

Our lives seem to get busier and busier, and we have to make choices in order to use our time wisely and not fill it up with unnecessary things. This video series offers God's encouragement about how to use your time.

Have you ever pondered the meaning of “time” and the importance of it? We all know that time is precious, but do we live life valuing time? In this devotional, you will gain an understanding of how precious time is for the believer and try to use your time wisely.

The prophet Daniel faced a number of trials during his time in captivity, but he always stayed true to his faith in God. In The Daniel Dilemma, Chris Hodges outlines the different ways Christians can use the lessons from Daniel to help us be faithful to God even when today's culture encourages us to do otherwise.