Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 2:5

In 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul outlines "the quiet ambition": "Make it your ambition to live quietly, tend your own business, and work with your hands, so that you might walk gracefully toward outsiders and have need of nothing." In this five-day reading plan, we'll reflect on this admonition from St. Paul and its application to our lives by looking at passages and people in Scripture that illuminate each part of the quiet ambition.

In a culture obsessed with likes, numbers, and followers, what does it truly mean to have influence? This 5-day plan invites you to rethink success through the lens of the gospel. Learn how to place your faith above your fame, walk in humility, and let your life point to Christ. Influence isn’t about being seen—it’s about being faithful.

In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart, Jesus is the living center who holds all things in the universe together. In these devotionals, Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how being an apprentice to Jesus leads you into becoming more of your true self as you become more like Jesus.

Christmastime conjures up pleasant images of the baby Jesus in a manger—but the Gospel of John reminds us that that baby was and is much more than meets the eye. At the nativity, the creator of the universe came to live on the earth in the flesh, and His creation rejected Him. Yet those who recognize Jesus for who He is are born again into a new family.

This devotional reminds us that true leadership is found in Jesus. He is the Shepherd who guides, the Teacher who leads by example, the Influencer who brings light, the Peacemaker who calms our storms, and the powerful Savior who holds all things together. Each day reveals a new side of His leadership and invites us to follow His example with humility, love, and faith. When we learn to walk in His steps, we discover the peace and strength that only the True Leader can give.

This reading plan serves as a guide through the Advent season, traditionally celebrated during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. We’ll explore the biblical themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, diving deeper into human longings for healing and restoration—our anticipation for God’s new world.

Did you know God is even more invested in your career than you are? Join Mark Bilton for this five-day reading plan and discover how God has created us for work, and how He uses our work to transform us, impact others, and glorify Him. He’s not just the God of your Sunday. Monday matters.

This five-day devotional helps you understand what a worldview is, how it forms, and why it matters for everyday life. In a world of mixed messages, many believers don’t realize how deeply their worldview shapes their identity and choices. This plan helps you see life through the lens of Christ and Scripture. You will explore different cultural perspectives and discover the clarity and strength that come from a Kingdom Worldview. By the end, you’ll understand that your worldview isn’t hidden—it directs every decision. Rooted in Jesus, you can think, live, and engage with purpose and Kingdom identity.

This five-day plan talks about what God has to say about our bodies, our self-esteem, our identity, and everything around that. So, for the next few days, venture with us as we read about what God has to say.

Why get married when you can cohabit? This plan shows how marriage is different from cohabitation by showing the theological roots of marriage. As we reflect on the biblical concept of covenant, we will see what is so valuable about marriage. Invest in your marriage and learn wisdom for relationships from the scriptures.