Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 2:8

These daily readings reveal how God is the ultimate Comforter in the face of trials and hardship. This devotional is based on Through the Eyes of Hope by Lacey Buchanan.

We all have a spiritual appetite as part of our makeup as human beings. In fact, this yearning for spiritual fulfillment is a constant in our daily life. The question is, where is our hunger being directed? If we are not hungry for the presence and purposes of God, then you can be sure we are hungry for something else. GOD HUNGER is a series of meditations designed to awaken our passion for God’s presence. It is an invitation to allow ourselves be transformed into more passionate, radical followers of Jesus, by His grace.

At Awesome Marriage we surveyed a large cross-section of millennial couples to identify the unique challenges they face in their marriages. This plan, by Dr. Kim Kimberling, is the result of that survey. We will deal with seven questions that the survey revealed as the most relevant and unique challenges that millennials face as we look in-depth at divorce, responsibility, careers, community, social media, role models, and purity.

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the consequences of sin, God becomes your Heavenly Father.  As if that weren’t enough, He throws in brothers and sisters to boot, a ready-made family with eternal ties.  However, membership in God’s family is a privilege that comes with responsibility.

Seven daily readings for the month of December from Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by best-selling author Paul David Tripp will help you slow down, prepare your heart, and focus on what matters most: adoring our Savior, Jesus.

The joy of this world can be fleeting. We can lose it at the scroll of a phone, the offhand comment of a husband, or the number on a scale. But here’s the thing: God’s joy lasts and is here for the taking. Do you believe He’s waiting to lead you to it? Read along this week and see what Holy Spirit says to you.

If you’re skeptical of the Old Testament stories that sound like fairy tales or are stuck on the rules that come with being religious, here’s some good news: following Jesus requires faith, but not faith in a book, a list or rules, or even a particular religious system. This plan presents a starting point for faith that may finally be something—or more specifically someone—you can believe in.

Do you long to fall in love and find your soul mate? Does God say anything about dating in His word? In this 7-day devotional you’ll learn what God thinks about dating and love and all things that lead to a healthy marriage. 

Whether or not you've completed our Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily devotional, here are 7 more daily pieces of encouragement to continue growing your blended family relationships. Read them as a stepfamily together or separately, but create a space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings.

“Always we begin again.” –St. Benedict   Do you ever feel stuck, restless, or cornered in your own life? It’s easy to shut down in those moments. Or, you can learn to begin again. To begin again is to open the window, even an inch, to let the breeze of grace come in. It is a call to open our hands when all we want to do is clench our fists. May this week-long devotional help you trade your trying for trust and your striving for surrender.