Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:28

 Tolkien allowed his imagination to run wild, it was safe to do so, because he was a devout Christian. No wonder whatever he wrote was true, good and beautiful. This devotion reflects on various lessons we can draw from Tolkien’s work to live out our Christian life meaningfully.  

God is better than we think...so it’s time to change the way we think about Him. “God is good.” More than a positive thought, theological concept or Biblical statement—what you do with these three words defines your reality and determines your destiny. In a world of fear, disease, crisis, torment, uncertainty, and hopelessness, what you believe about God’s goodness reveals how you will respond to the trials and circumstances of everyday life. Your view of God impacts everything! Respected pastor and bestselling author, Bill Johnson presents a new groundbreaking book that calls readers to build their lives on one unshakeable foundation: the assurance that God is good.

When we think about stewardship, we often think about money. But stewardship means “taking care of that which is entrusted to us.” This involves more than money. In this 7 day reading plan, we will learn about why this life and everything that we possess does not belong to us but has been given to us by God, and we are accountable to Him. This is what stewardship of life is all about.

In volume 1 of Gospel Foundations – The God Who Creates , you will explore what happened “in the beginning” as God laid the foundation of the earth and then established a path for the redemption of His people through His covenant with Abraham. This study shows God’s good purpose in creation, specifically by positioning humankind to bear His image and glorify Him through our rule over creation, our relationships with Him and one another, and our work and service for Him. 

Mamas have a multitude of discouraging voices coming at them on a daily basis—lies they tell themselves, lies from others, and more. There is good news, however! God, in His mercy and grace, has provided us with unchanging truths in His Word which are able to combat each and every lie that could ever be thrown at us in motherhood. The truth is, the gospel even applies to mothering!

New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller and co-author Katherine Alsdorf show that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. In fact, the Christian view of work can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. Explore how God calls on each of us to express meaning and purpose through our work and careers.

This reading plan examines humanity and covenant, Israel and covenant as well as salvation and covenant.

Contrary to popular belief, work is not a result of the curse. We were made for working! Some people think that the reason for working is "I owe, I owe, so off to work I go." But we are created to work because God is a worker! Read in this 7 day devotional of how the Bible defines work, why we work and how we should work.

In a world where life is moving at warp speed, and the culture is ever changing, it is easy to get lost and confused about who you are. From the inception of time, the enemy of our soul has sought to steal our identities. This plan will instruct you on the path to genuine change. Once you reclaim your identity, you can fulfill your God-purpose!

This seven day reading plan is from the Everyday Bible Commentary on Genesis 1-3. Readers will discover the biblical significance of the Creation story. The commentary is accessible, challenging and doesn't require a degree in Hebrew to understand.