Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 9:27

This plan is a continuing discussion on running the “race set before us” from the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 1. In each of three parts, we will discuss one disciplined commitment that successful Christ followers may utilize to finish their race, still running strongly. The disciplines follow us through all stages of life and we never outgrow our need/benefit from their application.

As a young father of two precious children, Tommie Harris Jr. lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point, he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. He learned to play through the pain at every level. This plan is the fourth of five in the series.

Self-discipline—whether with your time, food, or money—is a good and God-honoring thing. But it can easily become an ultimate thing and thus turn into a soul-sucking idol. How can you avoid crossing over to the dark side of discipline? That’s the question you’ll answer in this 3-day reading plan.

In Who Am I?, Michael S. Carlton empowers readers to recognize who they are from a biblical perspective, uproot the lies the enemy has planted in their minds, and pursue the purpose God has placed in their lives.

Have you ever wanted something so desperately that despite the hindrances and setbacks you persevered until you had it in your grasp? Well, walking with Jesus is similar. Though the road to the finish line can be long, frustrating, bumpy, and filled with so many ups and downs, you can determine to fashion your life like the Apostle Paul and keep your eyes are on the prize, God will give you the strength to keep on going and to finish strong.

How many of us have said this year will be different? My prayer is that it really will be. God designed us with a specific purpose. And the life He's given us is meant to be lived pursuing that purpose. Not looking back or standing stagnant, but relentlessly going after Him with passion and expectation. My prayer is that this devotional aids you in that pursuit. Ok, Ready, Set GO!

Do you often struggle to find the time to get in a workout as well as spend quiet time with the Lord? Sometimes life gets so busy you just can't find time to squeeze in one more thing. For the health-conscious believer this Abide plan helps you both trim your waist and boost your faith.

J.R.R. Tolkien was convinced that he would never finish "The Lord of The Rings". But through fellowship with other Christians, such as C.S. Lewis, Tolkien persevered. During this time, Tolkien wrote a brilliant parable called, "Leaf by Niggle". In this four-day plan, I’ll highlight biblical truths from that short story which give us great hope for our work today.

In this 4-part devotional we will talk about life and its unique rhythms. Each of us has been dealt a completely original hand and we must each learn to live content with the hand we have been given, whilst also striving to be all that we can be for Christ.

The Christian life sometimes feels like a long, winding race. The race has its rules, and we must run so that we can win. Doing this will require hard work and sacrifice to achieve top performance. This second reading plan of the RUN TO WIN series will open our eyes to see God as the Heavenly Coach who takes us to victory.