Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 2 Corinthians 5:19

The book of Jonah is a great way of studying about ourselves, with the Bible as our mirror. In this book, we can discover our hidden prejudices and faults and find how we can better serve God in the spheres He has placed us.

It's a question that we often ask only when confronted with the death of a loved one or following a diagnosis of terminal illness. Yet the answer to this fundamental of all questions will determine how we live our lives.

Manhattan pastor Jon Tyson says, “All great revivals have taken place in times of decline. Resurrection is found among the dead. I want to call you to resist compromise when your friends tell you your faith is too intense, your devotion unnecessary, your life together too much.” In this devotional Tyson contrasts five things that make for brokenness with five things that make for beauty.

Some try to redefine it. Some spend their entire lives looking for it. We all have a specific identity and purpose. If you don't know who you are, you will never know what to do. This plan initiates a conversation with our Creator in Genesis. Through Him, you will discover your true identity and purpose.

This 5-day devotional reminds Christians how they can respectfully interact with people whose beliefs are radically different and remain faithful to the gospel. Through prayer you will learn how to think deeply and working daily to live with humility, patience, and tolerance in our time.

Jesus called twelve ordinary men to follow Him closely so He could impart Himself to them. Jesus walked them through a process of development and maturing so that when He left, they could repeat this process with others. This practice of making disciples brings us together today. We’re Jesus’ disciples because twelve brave men spent time with Jesus 2,000 years ago and were sent to make disciples themselves.

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

Bible memorization can transform our lives. The words of the Bible enable us to live out God’s compassion, justice, and mercy. Those who memorize passages from the Bible find greater assurance of God’s love and a deeper understanding of how to follow Jesus. The Bible helps us live like Jesus. Join Michael Frost and Graham Joseph Hill on a five-day journey of diving into God’s Word.

Is salvation a gift received by faith alone? Or, is it received by faith plus works, or in tandem with an emotional experience, or in some other way? Free grace proclaims that salvation is not earned. It is the free gift of God, the uncompromised and unrestricted favor of God toward sinners. Scriptures teach us that eternal life comes through the simple act of believing in Jesus Christ, God’s Son.

Why does God allow suffering in the world? What would change if you knew the purpose of your pain? As news headlines continue to be grim and personal circumstances have you wondering if anyone is listening, look to Scripture. In this 5-day Bible reading plan from world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, you'll find peace and enduring hope in the midst of turmoil.

EVANGELISM…what do you feel when you hear this word? Most Christians we talk to these days feel a mix of emotions from discomfort to dread. You are not alone. Christians—regardless of age—feel stuck when it comes to being open about who Jesus is in their life. In the Exploring Evangelism Myths plan we discuss five myths that hold people back from sharing the Gospel. Let’s rediscover evangelism together.

This study will connect some Biblical dots concerning an extremely important event that is a promised part of the continuum of our lives as Christ followers. It is certain and promised to every believer but is under-taught and generally poorly understood in our contemporary culture. The event is the judgement of the works of the believer at The Judgement Seat of Christ or The Bema.

A 5 Day Devotional focuses on the meaning of grace - how we can give it and how we can receive it.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Laura Story’s book So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. This study will explore what it means to trust our heavenly Father when circumstances are beyond our control and how surrendering to God’s plans for our lives is the beginning of a new adventure with God that will change us forever.

How do I find God's will for my life? It's a well-meaning question that we all have probably wondered at some point. But the truth is: God's will has never been lost. God's Word shows us His will + invites us into His greater mission. This five day plan will walk you through key passages to help you own your place in God's world.

Is it possible to find deep friendships in a disconnected world? Yes. Over the next five days, Jennie Allen shows us that even when we feel utterly alone—whether we’re with friends or still looking for them—God designed us to be in relationships. In all our messiness, in a world that seems more divided than ever, we need each other. And even in our brokenness, it’s possible to thrive—together.

Your perspective is everything! The way you see life can create a crisis or create opportunities. Every day people miss out on greatness because they put the wrong frames on. This reading plan will help you flip your frames from pessimistic to optimistic. Frames will give you a new perspective to help you see clearer and have a new vision for your life. Change your frames and change the game!

The following reading plan will take you deeper into the three concepts of Spirit, Soul, and Body at a steady pace, building on the message of Jesus' finished work. It will stretch, challenge, and grow you as his follower. Make sure to allow the Holy Spirit space to work in you and shape you. See the impact for yourself. This is the second of four plans in this series.

This plan explores how women can breakthrough boldly, belong boldly, and believe boldly in the workplace. Using the stories of women today and from the Bible, you’ll see how God can use all circumstances to do a new thing in your work and life. No matter what you have experienced, you belong to the family of God. You’ll be inspired to live expectantly, believing God’s promises apply to you.

Part 7 of the Back to Basics Series. The Great Commission is one of the guiding principles of our faith as Christians. This plan dives into the Great Commission as we seek to understand how we collectively and as individuals are to be shaped and guided by this mission to see the kingdom of God expand, the Gospel be proclaimed and the church grow.

During the early days of the Passion Movement, God connected our story to the confession found in Isaiah 26:8, specifically the last phrase, which says, "For your name and renown are the desire of our souls." The heart of Passion is God's glory, and God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. We pray that this scripture journey through Passion's five core statements and prayers will encourage a posture of gratitude for what He has done and increase expectancy for what He will do in the future.

Watch this video series and learn how to forgive those who've hurt you.

These comforting prayers will help you lay down your fears, losses, and brokenness as you engage the messier, lonelier concerns that aren’t usually addressed from the pulpit: secret sins, doubting your faith, seeking joy. Perfect for inspiration, each day of this plan is an invitation for readers to articulate their concerns and draw on the truth of God's promises.

We often find ourselves standing in gray places when it comes to theology, politics, church denominations, faith—you name it, and we have different opinions about it. This week’s devotional is about leaning in to learn from one another. It’s about being open to the idea that we might be wrong sometimes. It’s about learning the artful elegance of loving one another in the gray places.

No one enjoys the stress of an unbalanced financial life. It can leave you at odds with your spouse and sideways in your relationship with God. Thankfully the Bible includes a lot of financial wisdom. This series of reading plans will point you to a balanced and peaceful financial life grounded in biblical principles. Learning how to work, plan, spend, and give will help you find financial balance, God’s way.