Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:4

We all ask the question at some point and in some form: why does suffering exist? We try to comprehend why God would allow it on both a personal level in our trials and on a broader level in war, starvation, and disease. If you've asked this question then this reading plan is for you!

This 5-day devotional contains some of the foundational principles taken from both Jackie’s new book, The 7 Rings of Marriage: Your Model for a Lasting and Fulfilling Marriage, and his new Bible study The 7 Rings of Marriage: Practical Biblical Wisdom for Every Season of Your Marriage. In this devotional you’ll discover key Biblical principles, and prayers to help you grow closer to God and to your spouse while journeying through the 7 Rings that couples with lasting and fulfilling marriages experience.

Worship is central to the Christian life. Here is a reflection on what it means to hold fast to faith in the midst of life’s trials...a message that inspires Christians to connect the dots between singing the song and living the life. Based on Matt Redman's new book 10,000 Reasons.

Praying the 5th Century prayer of Saint Patrick is a practice that has helped many Christians. We pray with the words of this great prayer and allow the wisdom of Saint Paul in his letters to guide us deeper into the profound understanding of ‘God in us’.

This five-day reading plan, adapted from content within FCA Magazine, focuses upon “humility” and the impact living a life of service and surrendered to Christ’s ways makes on our teams and in our communities. To learn more about FCA Magazine and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit fca.org.

Millennials are the most purpose-driven individuals across all generations. They're outspoken about what they want, intentional in what they do, and very altruistic. They should be guided to have a mission with God to discovering their personal mission. This plan is a conversation between a discipler and a disciple, Boris Joaquin and Renz Mansujeto, and based in the principles of St. Paul's letters.

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.

Around Thanksgiving time, we often think about or even tell others what we're thankful for. This video series discusses some of the things that don't usually make the "thankful for" list. Watch to find out why you can be thankful for these as well. 

The love of God for humanity is the beating heart of the Gospel. It was His love for mankind that moved God to sacrifice His son on our behalf, according to John 3:16, the theme of this five-day plan. Spend some time exploring this and other beloved passages to learn how understanding the love of God can revolutionize your life and relationships. 

Sometimes in the midst of trouble or tragedy, we ask, "Why, God?" This video series helps to answer that question, to show that your loving God is there with his grace to make you strong in your weakness.