Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:2

The Beatitudes is the title tradition has given to this most succinct series of blessings that came from the mouth of Jesus. They are the opening summary of "The Sermon on the Mount," found in Matthew 5 through 7, the most famous sermon of all time. Here are the Beatitudes illustrated in paint, with accompanying meditations.

From the very beginning, you were created by God to be a person of virtue. A person whose life reflects the goodness of God, and whose example shows others what a life changed by the grace of Jesus could and should look like. In this Plan, we’ll explore the fruit of the Spirit and how we can partner with God to cultivate these qualities in our lives.

Married couples who invest in their relationship will find one of the greatest forms of fulfillment and meaning that life has to offer. That is the promise of a godly marriage. Dr. James Dobson spent decades helping couples make this kind of investment. Strengthen your marriage with his 10-day email series, and receive practical strategies and biblical wisdom to help you and your spouse have a closer relationship with God and each other.

Have you ever noticed that you can be physically at rest, yet internally restless? The world, the flesh, and the devil all conspire to pull us out of that inner rest. But in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul anchors us in a greater truth: we are seated in Christ. This spiritual reality isn’t just a theological concept, it’s transformational. It’s meant to shape our internal world, grounding us in peace, identity, and purpose no matter what surrounds us. This study is designed to equip you to 'Stay in the Seat'.

I’m so glad you’re joining the “Love Yourself Healthy” program! Together, we’ll focus on building strength and confidence as we learn to love and care for our bodies, minds, and spirits the way God intended. This journey is about honoring the masterpiece He created in you, discovering joy, peace, and purpose as you grow in His love and begin to see yourself through His eyes. I can’t wait for you to experience all God has for you on this journey. Let’s dive in and grow together!

What does it take to be a healthy church? First, embrace how a community, gifted with grace and life in our risen Savior, can bond together. The second half of Ephesians gives us practical truth that equips us for spiritual battle—both as individuals and the collective body of Christ. Join Dr. J. Vernon McGee as he breaks down Ephesians with simple yet profound logic in 11 summaries.

Life is not a controlled experiment. Life is a journey. It is my opinion that most discipleship models fail to embrace how the journey of everyday life can mature and grow us into mature followers of Christ. I suggest that we need a helpful metaphor or “parable” that can help us picture what discipleship looks like in all its colors, ups and downs, and ebbs and flows. Music can help! 

In Christ, you are chosen, made holy, included, and empowered to be all He created you to be. This plan walks women through the book of Ephesians as they learn to live in their new Christ-centered identity.

When you compete like EVERY game is your last, your purpose for playing changes. You give your all in EVERYthing you have to your sport. But then you remember--Jesus Christ sacrificed His life for EVERYone. In EVERY way of your life, He is with you. EVERY day, He calls you to the highest honor: a relationship with Him. He equips you with EVERY piece of His armor. You ready?

ShofarBand is a South African worship and songwriting collective. In January 2024, we released our live album, Welcome Home. This plan is based on those songs, telling the story of a God who is both transcendent and intimate, both high above and near to us. May this plan and these songs enlarge our view of the love and holiness of God, creating space for encounters with His Holy Spirit.