Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 12:18

What are some of the words that come to mind when you think of Jesus? Is "priest" at the top of that list? Even if it isn't, the truth remains that Jesus is the greatest priest! So what does that mean for us? Over the next few days, let God's word lead you into following the example set by Jesus.

Throughout the Bible, we're called to “be thankful” and “give thanks.” Why? Because we have a lot to be grateful for! We won't become thankful by accident, but with an intentional habit of gratitude, we'll become even better versions of ourselves as we follow Jesus.

How can people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds come together to heal wounds, reconcile with one another, and begin the journey of recovery? Paul's letters to the church address this same question as he struggled to reconcile first-century Jewish and Gentile believers. His pastoral and theological vision for a united church addressed education, identity, community, hope, and responsibility. In our day, we can do the same.

Paul, a liberated prisoner of the Lord, begged the church at Ephesus “to walk in a manner worthy of the calling.” We are the Father’s representatives on earth and our calling is to represent Him well. As you strive to live a vibrant life or an abundant life, you become more certain of His calling and choosing of you.

The world has no ultimate solution to racism, but we do! The gospel is the only real basis and foundation to end racism. Outside of Christ, we are still in our sin, which causes us to erect barriers; in Christ, they go down and we are reconciled with each other. Discover four biblical arguments that completely demolish racism in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Diversity is our destiny!

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. In the face of challenges, Alexander Hamilton repeatedly declares, “I am not throwin’ away my shot!” In this five-day reading plan, Pastor Skip encourages fathers to apply that refrain to the high calling of fatherhood and other areas of the Christian life.

Creating lasting friendships takes work. But much like our relationship with God, good friendships lift us up and help us to become better people. K-LOVE Books' newest release from the popular comedy duo The Skit Guys, "Smells Like Bacon," offers this five-day study to teach stories in the Bible to understand how God uses friendships for a life of faith and laughs.

What truly matters is loving God and loving others, but how do we do that effectively? The truth is, we can’t love people well in our own power. But when we look to God and lay ourselves down in humility, we can live from God’s authentic and powerful love. Learn more about growing in love in this 5-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

The Bible calls us to honor our parents—and one way we can do that is by praying for them. This five-day guide will help you to pray rich, intentional prayers for your mother or father—be they biological or adoptive, involved or inattentive, loving or cold, frail or fit, believers or unbelievers. Whatever their situation or posture toward us, if we want to love them well, we need to pray.

Jesus taught us to love our neighbors, care for strangers, and love even our enemies. Yet so many Christians have learned to live instead out of fear. The Christian community exists to declare and demonstrate God’s love, to follow Jesus in practicing love even in unsafe times and places. Let’s reclaim our identity in Christ and risk transformative love for the sake of our neighbors, strangers, and even enemies.