Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 8:29

We would love a stress-free life, but that’s not what happens in this sin-sick world. We all experience trouble and trials, and if we serve Jesus with our whole hearts, we will suffer persecution. So, what about all these troubles that plague us? Jesus told us we would face trouble, so is joy possible in the middle of trouble, and could these troubles be something for which we thank God?

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.

Friendship with God is all about growing your relationship with God. Throughout scripture God has many names. Comforter, Lord, Protector, Provider and on. One of the things He called Himself that really hit me hard was that He called Himself my friend. What could life look like if we live like God was actually our friend? This changed my life and I hope it will change yours as well!

When asking people what they want to achieve in life, you will probably hear things like wealth, happiness, safety, and a loving family. These are all good things in themselves, but if we focus on them too much, they can draw us away from God. In order to avoid this, the apostle Paul mentions a different list of life goals we should pursue. Let’s study them one by one.

The Big Questions About God will help you discover the answers to some of the questions you’ve wondered about. Does God exist? What is he like? Is he really interested in me? It’s easy to doubt when we have to go through tough times. However, the answers here will challenge you and build your faith in the rock-solid reality of God’s existence and your relationship with him.

Do you have mountains in your life, areas in your walk with God that are hard to overcome? Do you have the faith to climb? Explore faith from a whole new perspective that will move mountains. This plan talks about mountain-moving faith, where the term came from, and how to get it. Want to make a difference in your walk with God? This is the plan for you.

What does it mean to be shepherded by Jesus as a single Christian? How does God take care of you? We’ll take nine days to see Psalm 23 from a new perspective, looking at timeless truths, applied honestly, to the unique season of singleness. Be refreshed with the reality of the deep affection your Shepherd has for you.

The Orchard combines the poetry of the New Testament with piano music inspired by those poems plus beautiful video footage. This series of videos allows space for quiet contemplation allowing the Spirit of Christ to work and speak, in order to continue to produce His fruit in our lives. In writing these piano pieces, mostly on a quiet Sunday afternoon, I have enjoyed the peace and contentment gained from meditating deeply on these poems and I pray the same for you.

Our identity is defined by personal attributes such as character, gender and colour of skin, but also by the groups that we belong to. You may ask yourself: how do I view myself? How do others see me? The most important question however is: How does God see me? Who am I in Christ?

Listen to songs from "The Worship Initiative Hymns" and read along with the stories and people that inspired them.