Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 8:31

There is only one way to God and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. One way you can connect with God is through fasting. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that calls us to deny the desires of our flesh and fill ourselves up with God, His Word, and His presence. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you would walk away understanding the importance of fasting and be equipped with the tools to connect with God through fasting.

Without the Gospel, we are all fatherless, widowed, orphaned, and oppressed. This study helps us acknowledge who we are without God and respond in thankfulness to him for his grace in saving us. 

Rooted in the Passion Movement since the very beginning, Passion music is committed to leading people toward one name—Jesus. Through their songs, their desire is to draw people into fresh encounters and greater intimacy with God. Walk through their new album,  Whole Heart,  and dive further into the meaning behind the music with this 8-day devotional written by Melodie Malone of Passion, inspired by songs from the new album. 

This reading plan is from the Everyday Bible Commentary on Romans 8 and will help you dive deeper into Scripture. It is for anyone who has a desire to grow in their understanding of Scripture and strengthen your relationship with God by delving into this pivotal chapter of Romans.

Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

We would love a stress-free life, but that’s not what happens in this sin-sick world. We all experience trouble and trials, and if we serve Jesus with our whole hearts, we will suffer persecution. So, what about all these troubles that plague us? Jesus told us we would face trouble, so is joy possible in the middle of trouble, and could these troubles be something for which we thank God?

The Orchard combines the poetry of the New Testament with piano music inspired by those poems plus beautiful video footage. This series of videos allows space for quiet contemplation allowing the Spirit of Christ to work and speak, in order to continue to produce His fruit in our lives. In writing these piano pieces, mostly on a quiet Sunday afternoon, I have enjoyed the peace and contentment gained from meditating deeply on these poems and I pray the same for you.

Listen to songs from "The Worship Initiative Hymns" and read along with the stories and people that inspired them.

The Orchard combines the poetry of the New Testament with piano music inspired by those poems, plus beautiful video footage. This series of videos allows space for quiet contemplation, allowing the Spirit of Christ to work and speak to continue producing His fruit in our lives. In writing these piano pieces, mostly on a quiet Sunday afternoon, I have enjoyed the peace and contentment gained from meditating deeply on these poems, and I pray the same for you. - Naomi Brown

These devotions come from the lifetime works of bestselling author Brennan Manning, as found in the NIV Ragamuffin Bible. These raw, painfully honest, yet grace-filled readings will help you bask in the knowledge that God not only loves you, he delights in you.