Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:31

As people made in the image of God, we are entrusted to look after what he has created: to share in God’s joy and ingenuity in making a difference for good. This 7-day Plan from Ruth Valerio imaginatively draws on the Days of Creation to explore matters of environmental, ethical and social concern, and ask what it means to be human and to care for God’s world.

In the middle of crisis and uncertainty, many of us are itching to get back to normal. But what if it’s time to create a better normal instead? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover how to stop seeking control and start seeking God.

If you described life in just six words, which would you choose? Accomplishments? Happiness? Struggles? When you boil it down, what’s this journey of life really about? It’s certainly unique for each individual, but are there some larger truths that can help us make sense of this path we’re on? Through this 7-day plan, we’ll describe the most important aspects of life and give you a tool to share them.

Introverts make up half the population, yet most people still don't truly understand what it means to be one. Learn how to embrace the gifts God had given you and live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give.

Andrew Ollerton, pastor, theologian and author of, "The Bible: A Story That Makes Sense of Life," guides readers through key events in Genesis, revealing how they connect to our deep human need for meaning. Reflection questions follow each day's devotional message.

If you are filled with longing for home right now, you aren't alone. All of us want a place to be safe and comfortable, to be loved and understood. This desire for home runs through the Bible too. In this seven day series, Steven Bouma-Prediger looks both at our desire for home and God's call to our true home with him.

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!

Relationships are never easy, but they are rewarding. There is a right way to build healthy relationships and a wrong way. In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can love on the right way.

How do we respond when life doesn’t go as we planned or when we take a detour? When we’re experiencing change, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, anger, and disappointment. But God has something better for us. Learn how you can start embracing change, even in the middle of the messy process.

Every person is a powerhouse of God’s creative design, functioning with incredible efficiency. There is no monotony, nothing mundane or routine in God’s creative activity. God wants us to aspire for newness, coupled with a purposeful plan. Joshua Amirtharaj explains how our choices can be pivotal to our development, leading us to make innovation and creativity a part of our work routine.

Many people today experience devastating levels of hurt, loneliness, anxiety, depression, porn use, and other struggles. Through biblical truth and brain science, Josh McDowell and Ben Bennett bring you solutions to overcome hurts and struggles, so you start to thrive in life with Jesus and others. This reading plan is based on their new book, Free to Thrive.

You are actually created in the image of God. Isn’t that crazy? Do you know what this means? In this reading plan you'll learn more about God and that you are His creation.

Jesus calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But what does that look like in normal, everyday life? What does loving our neighbor require of us, and how is our faith changed as a result? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’re exploring what it looks like to love our neighbors the way Jesus does through five key areas: well-being, families, education, justice, and community empowerment.

From the Jesus Movement to the modern worship movement, Christian music has been a part of the church’s story for 50 years. What can we learn from the way God used artists’ creativity to preach the gospel? Walk with us to look at music, creativity, and the way God has wired us for worship. Based on “The Jesus Music” film and book by The Erwin Brothers and Marshall Terrill.

What if faith is less about knowing all the right answers and more about asking hard questions? If you’ve ever wondered why God seems unfair, why He doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we expect, or why a loving God would create hell, this 7-day Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s Ever Wonder Why? series, is for you.

Joy to the world! How do we make the most of God’s promise of joy when Jesus was born? In this Plan, we will explore practical ways to live joyfully every day of the year.

From sunrise to sunset we hustle to get money and dream about what to do with it. How much time have we spent considering what God wants us to do with what we have? Do you have the courage to evaluate your stewardship of what God has given you in the light of his Word?

Genesis begins the story of God and God’s people. Throughout history, God’s people have read it to remind themselves of their place in that story. Let Prof. N.T. Wright guide you on this tour of Genesis, opening up new ways to think about this book. Over seven days, discover God’s singular purpose carried from Creation to New Creation, and how Genesis sets the stage for the grand biblical narrative.

A 7-day devotional that walks you through the impact of shame and shows how to live authentically and without shame through the power of Jesus.

What makes a real man? It doesn’t have to do with winning weight-lifting contests or having lots of dates or—this one might surprise you—knowing how to barbeque. Instead, the world is yearning for men who show up. In this refreshingly honest look at God’s calling to men of all interests and backgrounds, Brant Hansen explains what Biblical manhood looks like—and why becoming a real man matters so much.

When it comes to managing our time and money, it’s easy to jump into the practical tips without considering our underlying mindsets. But ignoring our thoughts and feelings about time and money makes it harder to create lasting change. This 7-day Bible Plan helps us navigate the tension, identify why we feel the way we do, and then take action to manage our resources well.

Paul was a tentmaker. Peter was a fisherman. You don’t need to go into full-time vocational ministry to help fulfill the Great Commission, but realize you're already in ministry right where you are. Those who have the greatest impact on spreading the gospel aren't the preachers; it's the whole body of Christ. This devotional helps everyday Christians live out their faith in the workplace, community and around the world.

If you need help explaining to others why people need salvation, join us in walking through some scriptures that are filled with comforting words you can share. We’ll take a look at seven facets of the gift of salvation that God has provided for us, focusing primarily on Ephesians 2.

Your life experience is yours to create, so why settle for less than a life of ultimate purpose and fulfillment? This plan will help you confront the limitations keeping you in mediocrity and empower you with all you need to defy those limitations and embrace the life God has destined you to live. 

We all have a picture of what we think our pregnancy and birth will look like. When it goes differently, it can be heartbreaking. Whether you had a difficult delivery or your little one needed a NICU stay, your story matters to God. This plan, from a NICU mama, will help you grieve the birth story you didn’t get to experience and find hope and healing for the future.