Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 12:4

The Gospel tells us the truth. “Gospel” means “good news.” We like good news. Tell me there’s a check in the mail. Tell me it’s going to be a mild winter. Tell me I’m getting a promotion at work. This week, we will explore the good news of this Gospel. Written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Susan Binkley is the founder of Blue Monarch, a long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. As a child, she avoided eye contact with God so he wouldn’t send her to Africa as a missionary. However, he found her anyway and her incredible journey of Blue Monarch began, strengthening her faith, and teaching her aspects and nuances of God’s personality she never knew.

Jesus’ longest recorded prayer was for the unity of His followers. Yet we find ourselves in a time of deep division. Uncover the forces that undermine our unity in Christ; discover practical recommendations to combat division; and explore how collaboration and generosity increase our Kingdom impact. This plan is based on the book Rooting for Rivals , by Peter Greer, Chris Horst, and Jill Heisey.

What if the Church could stand as one, having ONE HEART for God, His people, the lost and for discipling those new to the faith? Join us as we consider reflecting God’s heart for our city.

The Big Questions About the Christian Life will look at some controversial questions about Christianity in our societies today. The issues around abortion, same-sex marriage, and fighting in wars: they're all here! Rather than simply telling you what to think, this reading plan encourages you to think from a Biblical perspective. Being a Christian means looking at life differently, and this reading plan will help you discover how.

Some Christians delight in the subject of spiritual gifts, while others get nervous. Nobody wants to be weird, but nobody wants to miss out on what God has in mind for his church either. The apostle Paul wrote, “Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed” (1 Cor. 12:1). This nine-day reading plan is a “tour” of the nine gifts he listed later in that chapter. Each day gives a brief definition, an example from the early (first-century) church, and then a second example from here and now in our time. 

If you follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit has empowered you with spiritual gifts for his glory. Are you actively using them for the benefit of others? Do you feel like you’re misapplying them? This study dives into what spiritual gifts are, how God will use your gifts, and how to connect with other Christians who possess gifts different from yours.

In this reading plan, Pastor Rick Warren shares why bold daring faith is the key to miracles and challenges you to grow and be stretched in your faith so that you can fully experience God’s blessings.

It's time to drop your baggage, pick up your freedom, and fulfill your destiny. In this 10-day reading plan, uncover the power in God's Word that gives you the strength to let go of your shame and live a life of complete freedom.

Jesus is the hope of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.