Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 4:8

What kind of person can sit in prison and write a book about joy? The apostle Paul’s joy transcended his earthly circumstances, and he felt compelled to share it with his friends at Philippi. He teaches that happiness is found through Christlike humility, contentment, and service. In just six short lessons, favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee shows you what it means to have that same kind of joy.

As women, we can be heroes when it comes to prioritizing care for others. This can lead to neglecting our own spiritual, physical, and emotional health, and can even damage our relationships. It can be hard to give ourselves permission to rest and refresh when we’re overwhelmed and anxious. This plan offers Scriptural encouragement and scientific methods to help you face stress and challenges with renewed confidence, energy, and gratitude.

Discover through Scripture, research, and neuroscience a simple way of rethinking how you think about yourself, your spouse, your spouse’s emotions, your response, and your purpose for marriage. You will focus on just Five Intentional Thoughts which are designed to help you love well, even when it is not easy. This plan holds a fresh perspective on marriage for everybody, offering even the biggest skeptic a relevant takeaway. You can change your marriage by changing your thoughts, and it’s simpler than you think.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on Jesus’s final moments and words with his disciples, preparing them for his crucifixion to come. It is Jesus’s last will & testament. This plan focuses on the first half of Jesus's words in John 15 and is part of an ongoing series.

Throughout this six-day devotional, we will walk you through the basics of what living a life worthy of the calling God has given us as Christians looks like. We serve a God who is worthy to be followed, praised, and adored, not just because of what He's done, but who He is. Join us as we walk through five fundamental pillars of every Christian's life.

Hey friend! Come along as we open God‘s word, and allow His truth to transform our lives. My prayer is that this plan will allow you to draw closer to the heart of who Jesus is, remind you of His unfailing love for you, and revive old dreams. I am excited to dive into this journey of leaning into His promises and His goodness. Thank you for joining me!

Waiting is part of life… At times it's beautiful, at times it's challenging, but there is always waiting. As we wait expectantly for Christmas, allow this plan to help prepare your heart for the beautiful gift of God's promise that is to come.

What better way to begin a new year or any other new season in life than with Pastor Cymbala’s new devotional series, New Beginnings! This 6-day Bible plan will help you overcome the fear of what tomorrow may bring and enable you to find the strength and courage to face a new day. Start the series today!

What are some reasons we’re not satisfied? In this Bible Plan, we’ll dive into those causes of discontentment and learn how to counter them with the Word of God. Together, let’s discover the secret of being content no matter what our circumstances.

That "being anxious in nothing" thing is easier said than done. The Bible has a lot more to say about the importance and the eternal blessings of learning to trust God more.