Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 2:9

Jesus made big promises to those who follow him: perfect peace, abiding joy, and supernatural power, but these promises often feel disconnected from our experience. How do we actually take ground in our spiritual growth? Pastor Justin Kendrick has written the book Bury Your Ordinary to teach seven spiritual habits that lead to explosive growth and how to develop them in your life. Dive into the fourth habit: Righteousness.

Our new song called “The Power of the Cross” depicts two realizations. The first realization is that God has rescued believers from the power of sin. Sin doesn’t control us anymore. God has rescued us from the wages of sin. We no longer face the eternal punishment we deserve for willingly rebelling against a holy God. The second...

For by Grace are you saved through faith. It’s by the Grace of God—through faith, that you are saved. It’s not by your own strength. It’s not by your own power. It’s not by your own works or strength. It’s not even by your intellect. It is by the Grace of God that you are saved.

"What does it mean to be a child of God? This three-day devotional explains why understanding our identity in Christ is so crucial. It has been written for new converts and people exploring the Christian faith. However, older believers would find it a refreshing reminder of their uniqueness in Christ. "

Maintaining mental and spiritual well-being can be hard, especially if you don't have biblically based resources for developing a healthy mind and spirit. With personal stories and practical strategies, Laura L. Smith gently guides you through simple practices like prayer, gratitude, Bible memorization, exercise, sleep, counseling, journaling, and so many more, all to help you find rest and peace in God’s unconditional love.

Do you understand how special you are to God? God has chosen you and called you by name! He knew you and He knew your purpose way before you were even born. There is something special about knowing that you're chosen by God.

In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The light of Jesus shines in our lives and illuminates the world around us. His light brings life, clarity, and direction. Jesus shines in our darkness and brings us life. Join me in this four-day Bible plan and let’s learn how the light of Jesus can light up the world around us.

Confusion about who owns the church and who should be in charge is crippling some congregations in America. The key to a healthy local church is to recognize Christ as the Owner and Head of the Church. This series is based on the book The Church That Works, by Rick Dubose and Mel Surface. It was mainly written for pastors and leaders, to motivate them to be such a church.

If you don't understand adoption, you don't understand God, and you don't understand Christianity. In this reading plan, you'll explore your relationship with Christ through the lens of adoption. You are a member of a new family, complete with a new identity, culture, inheritance, and calling.

This reading plan will lead you through a brief overview of justice in the Bible, examining what justice is, as well as why and how followers of Jesus should pursue justice today.