Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 12:15

The old axiom is true: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. We find ourselves in a cultural moment where people simply want to feel seen, heard and loved. The good news? A little kindness goes a long way. It's time for this overlooked and underappreciated fruit of the Spirit to get its due. Ready or not, be kind.

Growing up as young people, we can face many challenges. The teenage years are filled with different pressures and influences that can make standing strong in our faith difficult. We all go through hard times, whether friendships, family, mental health, or insecurity. Over the next ten days, we will dive into some of the heroes of the faith, the challenges they faced, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Missional Friendship is a commitment to a lifestyle of intentional relationships that are: authentically truthful, biased toward trust, committed to being present with and for each other, so that we can be fully known and fully loved. In this, we will have people in our lives who know us and our world, and can speak into our lives.

We all want to grow, but spiritual maturity often seems elusive, and we can become frustrated. Becoming Mature is a transformative resource for believers seeking real growth and a deeper walk with Christ. It goes deep into the nitty gritty of becoming more like Christ in the face of life's challenges and our brokenness. Whether you're a new believer, battling stagnation, or seeking more of God, this series of plans provides practical tools to unlock deep and lasting growth in your life! This plan is Part 3 in the series and covers The Spiritual Growth Process.

In the spaces between words lies a language more ancient than speech—the soul's vernacular. When hearts truly meet, they speak in this forgotten tongue, where a glance carries libraries of meaning and silence becomes eloquence. This sacred dialect can't be learned but only remembered, awakened through love's alchemy and the courage of genuine presence. It's in the eyes that truly see us, the touch that holds our story, the listening that makes a temple of ordinary moments.

Marriage is meant to be awesome, yet many are working to merely survive rather than thrive in marriage. But God’s design for marriage is "very good." Over the next ten days, we’ll move past survival mode to rediscover the joy, friendship, and fun God intended for your relationship. Let’s start thriving.

Bloody, beaten, and nailed to a cross, a dying Jesus looked at those around Him and spoke His final words as a man. In this 12-day reading and devotional plan, you’ll examine Jesus’ final words and see the power that they have for us today. Relive Jesus' final hours, and celebrate His ultimate victory on this red-letter day.

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! 

We’re all creating a cultural impact where we work, live, and play. But how intentional are we with that influence? Are we Different in a way that Directs people to Jesus Christ in our workplace, relationships, and community?

It’s a new year, and what better time to refocus your heart toward your Savior? Explore a different word each day—like obedience, faith, and trust—in 12 devotions designed deepen your relationship with Jesus. Challenge questions at the end of each devotion will help you apply what you are reading so that this year, you can make Jesus your entire life—not just a part of it.