Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 1:5

Ever felt thankful at Thanksgiving but wondered why that feeling didn't last long? Perhaps, you need a new way to think about gratitude and a new approach to practicing it. In this plan and 5 day challenge, you'll learn how to exercise your gratitude muscle, especially in moments when you're struggling to thank God or feel joyful.

This 5-day Philippians Plan explores the first chapter of Paul’s joyful letter. Discover what it means to live as citizens of heaven, set apart as living sacrifices, trusting God to complete His work in you. Reflect on practical teachings that inspire a deeper relationship with God, helping you stay faithful through challenges. Through themes of identity, perseverance, and surrender, this plan encourages you to live with purpose, joy, and a heavenly perspective.

Throughout the Bible—in both the Old Testament and the New—we can see that God has a special place in His heart for orphans and vulnerable children. These short devotions will give you insights from Scripture, along with suggestions for prayer. Our hope is that this will serve as a helpful resource as you support the movement of seeing children in the care of safe, loving families.

The voices that fly around inside our minds can either create peace and balance or chaos and disruption. Join us in our 6 day devotional to help equip you in finding internal peace amongst the noise of life.

We can’t expect a young convert to grow spiritually without follow up. They need much more than a “Call me if you need help!” But sometimes spiritual parents go to the opposite extreme: hovering too close. What's the balance? In 1 Thessalonians are six “heart” guidelines for spiritual parenting. These attitudes will not tell you what to share, but will guide you in how to relate to those you disciple.

The spiritual life is a struggle. We can learn to struggle well by pursuing intimacy with God in the context of adversity. Struggling well will lead to progress in resisting temptation and standing strong with the Holy Spirit’s help as warriors of Christ united with other believers in our purpose to defeat evil and share Christ with the world. Based on Ben Stuart’s Rest & War video Bible study.

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. In just six short lessons, favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows you what it means to have that same kind of joy.

This Bible plan uses Hebrews 12:1 to relate key elements of “the race set before us” to a literal race. We compare the use of a “personal trainer” by elite athletes in sports to the role of the Paraclete our Helper in building the habits and disciplines that we will need to cultivate our success as disciples and followers of Christ.

Being a Christian man is not at all easy. God’s Word offers help as you seek stand out from the “run of the mill” existence and be the best possible version of yourself. Written by Stephen Binz based on teachings by Bishop Thomas Olmstead of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.

This original video and six devotions about North Korean Christians will inspire you to a deeper, bolder walk with Jesus Christ. You will read how our Christian brothers and sisters follow Christ despite the fear and oppression they experience daily in the world’s most restricted nation as North Korea’s government attempts to eliminate all traces of Christianity. A Scripture reading from Philippians is included with each story.