Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:13

Our identity informs what we say, think, and do. Identity can be rooted in many things, but it is important for our identity to be rooted in the right thing—Jesus.

Parenting can be hard on a marriage, and challenging seasons of parenting can be even harder. That can certainly be the case during your kid’s teen years. If you’re in this stage right now, or soon to be, this plan is for you. In this plan by Lindsay Few, see what Scripture has to say to help you keep growing your marriage while your kids are in these formative years.

Does your critical spirit crush your spouse or rob your marriage of companionship? Has your spouse said you are critical? Constantly judging yourself and others will hold you back from being fully vulnerable and transparent with your spouse. God has better for your marriage. In this 5-day plan by Tiffany Miller, we take a biblical look at how to cut the criticism and cultivate companionship.

Find true healing by embracing God's forgiveness found both through a relationship with Him and lived out through your relationship with others. Breathe easy once again knowing that as you embrace forgiveness you are released from the chains of bondage that have shackled your heart and soul.

When you see relationships with God, yourself, and others in whole, holy, and healthy ways, your heart will stop looking for love in the wrong places. Hear God’s beautiful whisper: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Nothing will ever change that. Then you will be free to love yourself. Navigate the matrix of relationships with confidence and hope. You were made for love: God’s love.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus' way of living.

Partnership is one approach that is often treated with extreme caution. In fact many steer clear of this approach due to the complexities of bringing more than one stake holder to the table. But, partnership is powerful, especially when all on board share a common vision, passion, and heart. More can be accomplished doing things together than going solo.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This 5-day plan uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

In a 5-day devotional, we explore the timeless lessons from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol about choosing joy, finding contentment, and extending mercy during the holiday season. It's a reminder that Christmas offers a second chance for all, just as it did for Ebenezer Scrooge in the past and for us today.

The holidays bring excitement and busyness, sweet moments and chaos, blessing and frustration. In the hustle, bustle, merry, and bright, we’re looking expectantly for perfect presents and serene gatherings. The reality often falls short of our expectations. And that’s why celebrating Advent is an important rhythm for our calendars. Find peace in God's story this Christmas as you take time to pause in the presence of the Lord.

Working with different people groups, teams and cultures across the globe, the sports movement is not averse to handling conflicts. This study is a collection of experiences on handling conflict within a christian disciple making movement.

Have you ever considered how much closer you would feel as a couple if you could communicate better? Instead of raising your voice and feeling unheard or dismissed, you would feel listened to and connected more to one another. If you want to level up your communication and have it be God-honoring, this 5-day scripture-filled and practical plan is for you.

You never have to wonder if God will "get back at you"! No matter how big or ugly your sin: God does not limit His forgiveness. No matter the size of your sin, you are forgiven by your Savior.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

Forgiveness is the core of the Gospel, the Lord’s Prayer, healthy relationships, salvation, and the Church.

Discover the depths of God's love for you through this Anthem of Grace devotional. Evangelist Nick Hall will guide you through a powerful 5-day devotional inviting you to join the Anthem of God's grace sung over you.

Sometimes life hurts. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes life can be dark. And it leaves its mark—like ashes of grief—in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. In this plan, Darcie Stephens, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope is Alive Ministries, shares some of her own story of loving those in the midst of substance abuse and how God brought her HOPE.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the sixth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

In this plan explore what the Bible says about patience. We are called to walk in patience in our love for one another as God patiently loves us, finding hope in the strength of the Lord as we endure trials.

If you’re in a relationship, you’re bound to have disagreements. It’s simply part of doing life with another person. We’re not all the same, and sometimes, our differences can lead to arguments. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing tips on how to “fight fair” and use Biblical truths to navigate conflicts constructively.

Embark on a soul-nurturing journey crafted by licensed professional counselor, Susan Goss, who brings a unique blend of spiritual insight and therapeutic expertise to your fingertips. Susan integrates encouraging devotions, Scriptures that speak to the soul, and heart-stirring prompts to help deepen your faith, amplify the power of love, and unlock the liberating force of forgiveness.

If you or your partner has been unfaithful, you’re probably wondering, “Is cheating forgivable?” Navigating unfaithfulness in a relationship isn’t easy, especially depending on the circumstances of the infidelity and the individuals involved. In this 5-day devotional, we share how to navigate unfaithfulness in a relationship with forgiveness, restoration, and reconciliation.

Funk [fuhngk]: a depressed state of mind. What do you do when a funk falls out of the sky and thuds into your relationships? It’s not that you hate each other, but things just aren’t right. The Bible has a lot to say about de-funking our relationships. Join us as we peek into 5 of the “One Anothers” that the Bible offers us as funk fixers.

Do you know that there's not just one right way to make chocolate chip cookies? In the same way, there is not only 1 right way to live in relationships with others. BUT there are some ingredients that help to make our relationships sweet and satisfying. Let’s explore those together!