Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:17

As Believers, we know it is important to maintain a thankful heart, but many may not know why it is important. What happens when we keep thanksgiving and gratitude in our hearts? During this season where we focus on being thankful, take time to learn the importance of staying thankful throughout every season of life. In this devotional, you will discover The Benefits of a Thankful Heart.

Faith and work are not at odds with each other. We hear lots of tips about how to do our work better, but can we apply those tips to our faith?

A church in motion - never stuck or stagnant in our walk with Jesus, but always taking steps; not leaps, but continual steps of growth in God. A church that is helping people towards greater spiritual maturity by taking steps to know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. A study from the book of Colossians.

God’s plan for the church is a body that represents “every nation, tribe, people and language.” Sadly, this is not how the church looks. In this plan, pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis encourage you to start to dialogue about this important issue. God and Race probes the meaning of racial reconciliation and helps you be a positive force to move beyond hate and injustice, to equality and love.

In a world of constant noise, distraction, entertainment, and pressure, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the chaos. When was the last time you felt truly quiet at heart? You can have peace that passes all understanding in the presence of Jesus! This five-day devotional walks through five ways to intentionally quiet your heart and enjoy the peace that Christ gives, no matter how chaotic your circumstances might be.

Every believer's great calling is to look after and love one another. This 5-day reading plan demonstrates how to accomplish this from a biblical perspective. Put on love, be a light, console, and pray for one another. Continue reading to learn how you can care for others and lead them to God.

Dating can be fun and fulfilling, but it also can get complicated. Thankfully, there’s wisdom and encouragement in Scripture to guide us toward healthy dating relationships. Whether you’re dating, you want to date, or you’re ready to talk to your kids about dating, this 5-day Bible Plan is for you.

During the early days of the Passion Movement, God connected our story to the confession found in Isaiah 26:8, specifically the last phrase, which says, "For your name and renown are the desire of our souls." The heart of Passion is God's glory, and God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. We pray that this scripture journey through Passion's five core statements and prayers will encourage a posture of gratitude for what He has done and increase expectancy for what He will do in the future.

Men and women are both made in God’s image. But why do we behave so differently then? Could it be that our differences are just a kaleidoscope of different reflections of God’s image? In this Plan, we will explore how to recognize God’s image through our differences in marriage.

The Church is more than a building—it’s people following Jesus together. So we don’t go to church, we are the Church and we exist for the world. Over the next five days, we’ll discover what it means to be the Church in our communities all over the world.