Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 2:4

We are suffering from an epidemic of meanness in our culture today. Even Christians seem to have forgotten how to be kind, especially when they disagree with someone. The way we can turn this around, according to bestselling author Dr. Tony Evans, starts with remembering how kind God has been to us, and then, in response, become an ambassador of kindness in our culture.

Galatians 5:6 boils it all down to this one thing...faith expressing itself through love...not through our arguments or explanations or defensiveness, but through love...that’s the only thing that counts. And when our faith expresses itself through the love and the kindness shown in the way we live, work and play...that’s a faith that will change the world. -Steven Curtis Chapman

Entrepreneurship is a lonely venture. All too often, the men and women leading businesses are often doing so without a group of people helping, encouraging, and challenging them along the way. We spoke with a handful of entrepreneurs about why community matters.

What do you think about sin? About salvation? About your life in Christ? In this devotional, Think Like a Roman, we are renewing our minds through the book of Romans. What we believe is essential to the way we live, to our growth, our walk with Christ, and our future in Christ. Our thoughts determine our beliefs, our beliefs determine our actions. Over the next four days, join us as we dive into our understanding of doctrine relating to sin, salvation, and freedom in Christ.

Tennessee Volunteers basketball coach Rick Barnes helped inspire this plan. Athletes in Action worked with him to talk about the importance of taming our tongues. This is very important for Christian coaches and athletes to understand. The ideas from this 4-day plan will work in practice, games, or life to help you live a life of integrity in this world.

Have you been knocked down by loss, sickness, or difficult circumstances? Whatever you do, do not give up! Pastor Bayless Conley shares how God wants to get involved in your circumstances, to infuse your heart with life and hope, and to lift you up today. Discover the steps you can take to be set free.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 8 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows. 

Jesus is praying for your children and He invites you to join Him. Recall an image of Jesus you’ve likely seen—Jesus, on His knees, praying. Imagine leaning in to listen to what He is praying and you hear Jesus speaking your child’s name. Experience Jesus’ heart for your children as you declare their freedom and passion to love the Lord and their family, claim Bible promises for your children’s future, and intercede for your children’s spiritual growth and witness. God has given you your children for a purpose. Support them through prayer and see the benefits in your own life. 

God’s kindness leads us to repentance, and there is no greater joy than receiving this invitation of freedom to know Him on a deeper level. In this collection of devotionals, Cody Carnes takes you on a journey that will position your heart and help you to experience the joy and freedom repentance brings.

Most believers agree that God wants us to forgive, but you and I both know how difficult forgiveness can be to walk out. Over the next 5 days, I’m going to discuss 5 essential truths about forgiveness from God’s word. These truths will help you transfer the principle of forgiveness from your head to your heart. Today is the day to forgive. Now is the time to walk in freedom.