Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:3

Prayer is essential—we all know that—but it’s worth pausing to ask, “Why?” In this reading plan, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons to build a strong prayer life. Along the way, you might uncover some surprising benefits you never expected.

There is only one way to God, and it's through Jesus, but in Jesus, there are many ways to connect with God. This month, we are focusing on connecting with God through Remembrance. As you remember what God has done, you are drawn into an encounter with Him. Through this 7-Day devotional, our goal is that you will be equipped to understand how to connect with God through Remembrance.

When life blindsides us - the diagnosis we never saw coming, the fracture in a relationship we begged God to heal, the silence after desperate prayers - our faith can feel fragile. We wonder, is what I believe enough to carry me through this? Yet Scripture reminds us that faith grows strongest in the fire. What shakes us doesn’t ruin us; it refines us. Over the next seven days, you’ll discover how testing becomes transformation, how surrender becomes strength, and how God turns storms into testimonies. You’re not facing this alone. The One who allows the storm walks with you through it.

Nobody grows godlier by accident. We don't grow into godliness on our own. The Holy Spirit helps us, but we have an important role to play. There are some important things that must happen if we're going to grow into the godly men that God wants us to be. We're going to explore some of these things this week and look at how we can build godly character as Christian men. Written by Darryl Dash.

Preparing for Christmas takes on many different forms for us all. Although we might become entangled by the flurry of decorating, family, cooking, or wrapping gifts, we must not miss the true celebration. Since the sixth century, Advent has served as a time of preparation for the event of Christmas. It reminds us to prepare our hearts as well as our homes for the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth. The hymn writer said, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” Truly, we must set aside time and make room for the Prince of Peace to reign in our busy lives. He alone is the One who brings true hope, love, joy, and peace.

Drawing on his own family's experience with prolonged physical pain, Kelly Kapic reshapes our understanding of suffering into the image of Jesus, and brings us to a renewed understanding of—and participation in—our embodied hope.

What if we’re not measured by our accomplishments, but empowered by our relationships? Through refreshing stories, author Roger Thompson reveals the kind of power relationships wield to shape a man. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan with some friends today.

Scaling our leadership is critical today. We must enlarge, magnify, maximize, and grow our leadership capacity to navigate our ever-changing environment. Rapidly evolving technology, changing employee/team dynamics, and shifting economics are just some of the issues we encounter. But don't think scaling our leadership is just for the workplace. We must scale our leadership at home and in our relationships. Dive in today to gain practical, relevant leadership insight.

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.

The Bible says love is great and indispensable. It tells us to love the people around us. But most of all, the Bible speaks about God’s amazing love for us humans and invites us to love Him back with all our hearts. Do you love God?