Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:29

DEVOTIONAL READINGS FOR HOLY WEEK FROM JOHN PIPER

Parenting is a difficult task. Yet, it is the very first commandment God gave Adam and Eve when He created them: to be fruitful and multiply. As Christian parents, we are supposed to raise our children to honor the Lord. While it is not easy, there are tools that God gave us to do it right. This devotional will equip you with the knowledge necessary to be a godly parent.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we have the joy of discovering what that relationship with Him means to our personal and professional lives. We are all investing our LIFE, Leadership, Influence, Finances, Expertise in something. What would it take to live your life on mission? This devotional asks stimulating questions for Christian leaders who desire to make a lasting impact.

This study based on Philippians 4:8 has been created to help you begin to think about your own thoughts about your husband and to recognize if they are indeed in agreement with the way the Bible tells us to think.

Contrary to popular opinion, marriage is ministry. In this 8-day devotional plan we ask 8 critical questions that every couple must ask themselves in order to reach their full God-given potential in marriage.

Love to the Uttermost is a devotional spanning from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is comprised of eight excerpts (plus one prologue reading) selected from John Piper’s vast 32-year writing and preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the Twin Cities. This devotional can be used for personal, family, or group devotions. It can serve anyone who seeks a steadied gaze to watch our Savior as he loves us to the uttermost.

During this nine day reading plan you will explore God’s design and purpose for marriage. We will also discuss five habits of a healthy, God-honoring marriage and how you can incorporate them into your own marriage. So whether your marriage is “going well” and you’re looking for a little more or you’re about to “throw in the towel” and call it quits, this plan can help!

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it with clear and concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Ephesians, we learn who we are and how to walk it out. We are adopted by the King and heirs to the Kingdom. And yet it’s all grace. We don’t earn it, but we can walk worthy of it: in unity, humility, and love. Something we call grace swagger.

It has been said that the quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships. This course is designed to be very doable, clear, practical, and enjoyable. The 30 days are broken into four weekly themes: unity, joy, peace, and purpose. There are 30 short daily marriage videos; each video comes with three discussion questions and an inspiring challenge to complete together.

Jesus Christ is the major character in the Bible, and for good reason! In his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul explains how majestic and awesome Jesus is. This 9-day reading plan studies Paul’s words so you can discover for yourself why Jesus Christ should have the most important place in your life as well.

When we pray following the Bible text, we open ourselves to the topics that God chooses. This guide contains instructions and questions that help us after reading God’s Word written in the Epistle to the Ephesians to accept the Word personally and continue talking with God. In this way, the eternal Word of God enters our everyday life and changes both us and the circumstances in which we live.

People in the Bible struggled with significant issues much as we do today. Each of the stories in this 10-day plan taken from the NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible illustrates a particular recovery issue from the lives of characters in the Bible. Gain insights from the life of Esther, Moses, Eve, Samson, Peter, and others for your own recovery journey.

This plan is derived from Strengths Based Marriage, which is a book that helps couples communicate and understand each other better. Readers will learn more about the importance of individual strengths, and they will explore how focusing on their strengths can improve their relationship with their spouse.

For thousands of years, Proverbs 31 has automatically been associated with earthly brides, but what if we read these verses through the eyes of our corporate Bridegroom, Jesus Christ? What if this Generation of the Bride of Christ took the initiative to become the kind of Bride her Bridegroom treasures and trusts? See God's heart for the Church in a new way with this 10-Day Devotional Study.

They key to a home filled with laughter and joy starts with a marriage that reflects the love of Christ. Yet, when you’re more concerned with maintaining your home, maintaining a healthy relationship isn’t always easy. That’s why Dr. Ed Young wrote a series of ten daily devotionals to help you and your spouse strengthen your marriage by demonstrating love on a daily basis.

In this ten-day devotional, Skip Heitzig digs into God's plan for marriage, showing you how to strengthen your home and keep your relationship with your spouse on track. From fulfilling marital roles to communicating effectively and from delightful sexual relations to recognizing and avoiding common pitfalls, these powerful, biblical devotionals will provide the tips and tools you need to keep calm and marry on.

Join us as we read about the transformation of the heart, a revelation of God’s purpose, and gifts of the Spirit that are given freely to those who love Him. It is His will for us to find hope, and the glory of His inheritance. God gives us a reason to dream about the greatness of His power.

People have different views on marriage. Some find it extraordinarily old-fashioned, others find it extremely romantic, and others are hurt by their spouse’s infidelity or their parents’ divorce. But above all these opinions or experiences is God’s Word which has a lot to say about marriage. Discover in this reading plan what God’s view on marriage is.

What do you do when you just hate yourself? What do you do when you feel like you just don't measure up? God's Word offers great hope for those who struggle with a crushing sense of inadequacy, failure, and condemnation.

We dive deep into every chapter of Ephesians in this Bible plan so that we get to chew on the familiar scriptures that we could so easily overlook. Our desire is that as you study this book alone or with friends that God speaks to you on your divine purpose in this world and gives you the needed direction for the road ahead.

We associate Christmas with a busy season, but the true meaning of the holiday is the long-awaited birth of our saviour. Join us on this 10-day journey as we wait for (Christ)mas together.

Married couples who invest in their relationship will find one of the greatest forms of fulfillment and meaning that life has to offer. That is the promise of a godly marriage. Dr. James Dobson spent decades helping couples make this kind of investment. Strengthen your marriage with his 10-day email series, and receive practical strategies and biblical wisdom to help you and your spouse have a closer relationship with God and each other.

Everything God created was good, including marriage. Why then do we witness so much pain and dysfunction in present-day marriages? How did the author of this esteemed institution intend for couples to conduct themselves? This 10-day devotional reveals fundamental principles that will help steady and grow your marriage. You will be stirred to love in action, protect, communicate effectively, choose faithfulness, serve with joy, forgive deeply, sprinkle some romance, pray together, and grow purposefully. Each day offers relevant scriptures, a simple step, and a short prayer to strengthen your connection with your spouse.

Marriage is meant to be awesome, yet many are working to merely survive rather than thrive in marriage. But God’s design for marriage is "very good." Over the next ten days, we’ll move past survival mode to rediscover the joy, friendship, and fun God intended for your relationship. Let’s start thriving.

The word 'church' is often associated with places of worship, but its usage in the Bible is connected to the community of believers in Christ. In the New Testament, we find that the Church has two aspects. On the one hand, all believers on earth at this time together with all those who have “died in Christ” in past centuries constitute the “Universal Church”. On the other hand, believers who meet in a particular locality form the “local church.” We will examine Paul's Letter to the Ephesians to understand the biblical concept of the church, both universal and local.