Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:17

Have you ever wondered if God really loves you and uses your life? Advent is the perfect time to see how God wants to capture our hearts by His love. Explore the season through the eyes of someone on a journey to find meaning beyond the traditional Christmas story we all know. This devotional brings a unique approach to December as we consider 25 ways God “wows” us with Jesus.

What could be better than fully experiencing the holidays with Jesus? Each day of this special plan will help you celebrate Jesus and enjoy the Christmas season as we prepare our hearts for His birthday! Perfect for individuals, couples, families, small groups – or anyone who may feel alone this Christmas. Are you ready to experience Jesus and the holidays like never before?

Christmas is a time when we as believers celebrate God’s heart to write himself into our story. Prior to Jesus, we had no real picture of God’s love. All we had to know him by was through stories of old and commandments written into law. But only in Jesus was a pathway created whereby we could walk in intimacy with the Father again. Only in Jesus was the veil torn, allowing God’s manifest presence into the earth. We owe all that we have to Jesus. We owe all that we have to Christmas.

This 28-day reading plan is designed to help parents understand Biblical principles of raising children to be strong follower’s of Christ.

Four hundred years of compromise, sin, suffering and darkness at the hands of evil authorities. Israel’s only way to be healed is to come out of slavery and into the freedom of the Lord’s authority. Picture yourself when reading of Israel. As you go through this 28-day study in the often overlooked book of Numbers, you will see how God rehabilitates and frees broken people.

This devotional plan from Gateway Church is inspired by Robert Morris' new book "Beyond Blessed: God's Perfect Plan to Overcome All Financial Stress." Over 28 days, we talk about how everything we have has been given to us by God. This includes money, but it also means our families, relationships, health, and even our own bodies. These have all been entrusted to us by God. Discover how to steward them carefully and responsibly so you can live beyond blessed.

The great commandment is for me to love God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength and to love others as myself. What does that look like in my daily life? Set out the time and the place – and embark on this “Devoted” journey with us.

Have you ever seen an action movie where the stunts became more and more outrageous? Each stunt gets more extreme as the movie continues to push the limits of what to expect. What if that same mindset inspired us to live differently in our lives? What if we looked to God for ways to be extreme and do the unexpected in places like generosity?

Why does America like fast food? Because it’s quick, convenient, and tastes amazing. But when we view our faith through that lens, we become spiritually out of shape consumers who end up living a faith dependent on speed, convenience, and hyper-palatability. But God’s desire for us in life is to slow down and live lives of intentional discipleship; to develop lasting faith in a fast culture.

This 30 day devotional will awaken you to the reality and power of Jesus Christ so that you may arise and live a life worthy of your calling. This devotional is an overflow of Awakening Conference, where every year thousands of young people gather for His fame. This is your next step into knowing Christ, and becoming more like Him.