Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:15

It’s easy to get discouraged in today’s world. But life is a lot better when you’re encouraged, and a lot harder when you’re discouraged. We can learn how to encourage ourselves in the Lord, especially in hard situations. Being encouraged strengthens and blesses us and those around us, and — as we’ll see in this plan — sometimes it’s even a matter of life and death. Being encouraged matters!

A 4-day devotional series inspired by City Week 2024. Our theme for City Week 2024 was Even If, and it comes from Daniel 3, where three Hebrew boys tell the king of Babylon that EVEN IF God doesn't deliver them from the fire, they will not bow to any god that is not the One True God.

Worship through each week of Advent with us in scripture and song. Come along as we study what it means to embrace Advent Hope, Peace, Love and Joy in anticipation of Christ's birth and ultimate return.

By focusing on our marriage within the context of Scripture, we give God the opportunity to reveal new insights about our relationship and strengthen our bond. The Love and Marriage Reading Plan features a focused passage of Scripture and quick thoughts each day to initiate discussion and prayer with your spouse. This five-day plan is a short-term commitment to help you invest in your lifelong relationship.

Being a new creation in Christ means that we are being constantly renewed through Him. God renews our hearts, minds, and body. He even renews our purpose. During this 5-day reading plan, you will dive deeper into what God's Word says about renewal. Each day, you will get a Bible reading and a brief devotional that will help reflect on the different ways we experience God's renewal.

Walks are often enjoyed with other people. It’s great to be able to talk about what you’re seeing, feeling, and hearing. As we walk with God, He also intends for us to help others WALK more closely with Him. Each of the 5 days of this audio plan contains a short message (1-2 minutes). We will cover mentoring, connecting with others seeing opportunities, and handling challenges together.

Settle your heart and reduce worry as you consider the powerful truths that God knows, loves, and cares for us. He is in control and gives us the wisdom, courage, and strength to live peace-filled days. Each day’s reading is drawn from the devotional, 5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today by bestselling author Sheila Walsh.

All the water in the world will not quench the thirst of our souls. But do you keep trying?! We sure do. This plan helps us tune into the Holy Spirit, who always nudges us back towards what lasts, what ensures, and what satisfies. If you’re thirsty, read along this week and receive God’s invitation to drink deeply with Him.

In this five-day plan, Bob Goff addresses what it truly means to love one another, especially when it is difficult. He describes how this love will look when it is put into action, as well as the long-term effect that such love can have on the world.

Being a peaceKEEPER is not what leads to true peace because peacekeepers provide a false sense of peace via avoidance. However, as a Christian, you have the ultimate connection with true peace, which is Jesus. You are a peaceMAKER - the bridge between your friends and family, and Jesus! You have the ability to dismantle conflict and reconcile people to Jesus. Discover strategies for this in our Peacemakers Bible plan today.