Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:22

We all go thru life running on self-effort, and we eventually get to the “pulling out our hair” moments from all that we must deal with daily. However, did you know that our Heavenly Father gave  us a helper? This helper supersedes all our natural abilities and once we get to the point of total dependence life becomes easier- “Would you take the help today?”

The Love That Lasts 5-day Devotional from Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke discusses the different ways Christians can honor God through dating and marriage. They look at the difficulties of dating and marriage and how Christians can rely on God and His plan  to help them develop holy, fulfilling relationships.

We live in a time and place where words and even facts are continually being challenged and redefined. The result of this is unclear roles for a husband within family life. Without a precise function, this leads to instability and overall lack of leadership within the home. Through this study, we will examine the role of a husband according to God’s Word. Join as we explore the Scriptures and gain a firm grasp on the definition of being a great husband so that we can serve our wives, our children and the world around us.

As believers we are a part of God’s new humanity, and as a result we are called to walk in distinctiveness. We are called to walk in love, rejecting the idolatry of disordered sexuality. We are called to walk in humility, rejecting the idolatry of power. Walking in integrity, we reject the idolatry of success. And rejecting the power of greed, we are called to walk in simplicity. 

You know the saying, "Won the battle but lost the war." It's a profound description of what can happen in a marriage if one spouse insists on always winning arguments and getting their own way. The victory may feel good in the short term, but it can do serious damage to your relationship, long term. Pete Briscoe brings a fresh perspective about what it really means to win at marriage.

Pursue God for greater measures of His presence. Move past spiritual plateaus. Focus on the “Blesser” rather than the blessings. In this 5-day devotional, Bethel Church pastor Bill Johnson shares principles he has learned through his ministry and challenges you to seek real spiritual growth.

Journey with Uncommen as we consider the purpose of marriage, how we can better serve each other as husband and wife, the mysterious role marriages play, and why Jesus is our ultimate hope. We hope you’ll learn how to live as one.

What’s holding you back from living out your identity as a woman of God? Many women feel conflicted about Jesus’s calling on their lives because a woman loving God beyond her heart and soul, with her mind and strength, can be thought of as crossing some line or unspoken boundary. In this 5-day devotional, author Kat Armstrong challenges you to discover the joy and freedom of being all-in for Jesus.

Art defined is an expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, producing works appreciated for their beauty. Marriage defined is a combination, or mixture, of elements. In the Art of Marriage, Naomi Hendricks, from her 31 years of happy marriage to Ian, highlights God’s incredible gift of marriage that enables a man and a woman to produce with creativity endowed by the Creator a masterpiece of Oneness.

Of course, read the Bible, pray, and worship. But intimacy with God is MUCH more than that. Blake K. Healy takes you on a five-day journey to deepen your relationship with God.

This video plan is especially about the relationships we have within marriage and God's encouragement for you!

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part three of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

Marriage is a sacred creation by our Father in Heaven. Scripture is full of instruction for our marriages. God knew that it would not always be easy, but it is clear that He holds marriage in high esteem. Let's explore what God has to say about marriage and along the way, see what He might have to say to us about our marriage.

The Marriage Talks is the ideal plan for couples or small groups who want to understand what the Bible says about marriage as they grow their relationship together. Part 1 examines God’s original plan and the basic ingredients of a strong marriage. Listen together as Kris Langham guides you through the Bible’s essential passages on marriage, with clear explanation and engaging application. Discussion questions included. Perfect for marital/premarital counseling.

God wants you and your spouse to have a wonderfully fulfilling marriage—to be best friends, passionate lovers, and spiritual soulmates. Do you have doubts that such a marriage is possible? God assures us it is! It's His design! In this five-day reading plan, Chip Ingram looks at a passage from Ephesians 5 and shares how couples can find the fulfillment we all long for.

Join author and musician Aaron Ivey in this five-day reading plan for men. He'll walk you through the keys to building a satisfying and lasting marriage with funny, real-life stories and key insights from Scripture. Also available by Jamie Ivey - a complementary five-day-devotion for women.

Join bestselling author and podcast host Jamie Ivey in this five-day reading plan for women. She'll walk you through the keys to building a satisfying and lasting marriage with funny, real-life stories and key insights from Scripture. Also available by Aaron Ivey - a complementary five-day-devotion for men.

From the day you said “I do,” God has been cheering you on in your marriage. Whether you realized it or not, He knew marriage was not something you would arrive at but journey through, and He has been your biggest advocate since. Join Natalie Grant & Charlotte Gambill as they share tools to strengthening your marriage for what God has joined together, let no one separate.

Do you ever wish you could stop and just take a minute? Most people do. Yet, the idea of taking a pause in our busy lives seems impossible. What we need in our lives is the missing element of white space—short periods of open, unscheduled time that, when recaptured, can change everything. This 5-day plan will guide you on the path to recovering that white space in your life.

Celebrate the marriage God made for you! Take a close look at the principles for building a biblical marriage—one in which your relationship with Christ brings guidance and blessing into your relationship with your spouse.

Many times we struggle to find the right way to fulfill our role in marriage according to the Scriptures. In this plan, we will find biblical truths on the roles of men and women in the family unit.

We’re Dino and Ashley Petrone, and we have a passion for healthy, God-centered marriages. We pray that by sharing our own experiences of confronting our failures, seeking after the future, and being intentional, we can encourage others by suggesting ways to move forward with a God-centered marriage.

Biblical marriage requires a faithful effort - not to earn love, but to give it. This approach won't be found in Hollywood, but it must be seen in holy relationships if the desire is to truly love like Christ.

Your identity (who you are) is established upon the qualities, personality, beliefs, and traits that form the foundation of who you are and what you do. Our identity and security in Christ are essential as Christians. That you ‘know’ who you are, and that knowledge impacts your entire life. This devotional is a walk through the book of Ephesians.

Aligning on a financial vision isn’t always easy, but it is important. Everything we have belongs to God, so it is our responsibility to learn to be faithful in the way we approach our finances. Join Dave Ramsey and Ron Blue in this five-day plan as they talk about how you and your spouse can align on your finances and steward them in a way that honors God.