Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 2:4

If we're honest, pride is a battle for every man. But humility is the way of Christ and what He calls us to. Pride pulls in every direction, but we must find a better way. This week, we will unpack more about what it means to be a humble man in a world that wants you to take pride in yourself and all you have accomplished. Written by Kirk Giles.

Many believers find themselves hesitating, uncertain, or stuck as they approach retirement. This 7-day reading plan explores some of the deeper reasons that might be holding you back. God has a big plan for your retirement – one that could be your most meaningful calling yet. If you’ve been unsure about letting go of your job, these readings will help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and faith.

This week, we will discuss suffering. We praise God that Jesus is with us in our suffering, but we will also learn that suffering can actually produce some very spectacular things in a man's life if we lean into Jesus in the midst of our pain. Written by Tim Bergmann.

Spiritual growth isn’t just personal—it’s deeply practical. True discipleship overflows into action: serving others and stewarding what God has entrusted to us. This week, we’ll learn how service becomes worship and how stewardship reflects trust in our Provider.

The virtues of the Kingdom are transformative values that can change the world around us. This seven-day plan will help you transition from knowledge to action and from declarations to lifestyle. You will explore five key virtues—humanity, hospitality, safety, empathy, and interaction—and discover how God's love becomes tangible through them. If our loved ones do not experience the goodness of our relationship with God, it is time to reflect. The Kingdom of God begins with how we live every day.

Fatigue, discouragement, and weariness of body and soul can make us feel like life is constantly swinging its brutal punches, but we can give every challenge to God. These seven devotions are designed to help men like you face each day with courage and authority in Jesus’ mighty name. Boyd Bailey shares how the Lord strengthens our souls in every season and fortifies our faith in his beloved Son, Jesus.

God’s Spirit dwells within you—filling you with His power to live out God’s purpose! He is like the very breath of life in your lungs, leading you to live a fruitful life. Join Andrew and Wendy for this 7-day series and begin to experience a thriving life with the Holy Spirit.

The life of faith is not meant to be lived in isolation. As followers of Jesus, we are part of a community, diverse in our preferences and purposes, but unified by Christ. Join this 7-day devotional with Andrew and Wendy Palau, and let God reveal your belonging and purpose in the family of God.

How does my Christian faith connect with my work? How does it change the way I do it? Join us in exploring the answers to those questions and more, as we connect the dots between the Christian faith and our daily work. Workplace ministries @ City Bible Forum

Living by Faith: A Study Into Romans is a 7-day deep dive into one of the Bible’s most powerful letters. Each day features a detailed reading and reflection on key themes in Romans—designed to strengthen your faith and transform your walk with Christ. This study will help you see yourself rightly, understand your role in the Body of Christ, and live fully for God. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or a deeper grasp of Scripture, this plan invites you to live boldly—by faith.

Most Christians assume stewardship is mainly about money — and while that’s part of it, it’s far from the whole story. What if there are other areas God cares about even more? This Top Five devotional will challenge your assumptions and invite you to consider a surprising biblical list of the top five things every Christian is called to steward. You might be managing your money… but what else have you been entrusted with?

If you want to get fit, you don’t work out just once a week. If you want to get spiritually fit, it’s important to exercise your faith more than an hour on Sunday. This plan is designed to help you do that through serving. It is an essential spiritual practice for fostering a relationship with Jesus and growing strong in your faith.

Men, this week we are learning about addiction and how to walk side-by-side with those among us who are struggling with addiction, who often feel isolated, and who need to know they are not alone.

As Christian men, we tend to believe that God has called us to two basic instructions: love God and love people. But even as we affirm this, are we perhaps missing something crucial? This week, we will examine what it means to be men who put others first, living our lives in a Christ-like, loving, other-centered, and sacrificial way. Written by Brad Klassen.

This week, we will explore spiritual formation through the lens of Jesus’ Great Commandment (Mark 12:28-34) to understand how we can love Him with every part of our lives. God’s goal for men is not perfection or performance, but transformation. He is shaping your heart, soul, mind, strength, and relationships to look more like Jesus. Written by Dean Brenton.

Some of the most powerful stories on screen reflect the deeper truths of Scripture. Courage, grace, sacrifice, and hope—these moments echo the greatest story ever told: the Gospel. In this plan, we’ll connect popular movies with the Bible, exploring how God’s truth shines through even in the stories we watch. These films aren’t a replacement for the Bible—they’re a lens to help us see redemption, compassion, and purpose in a new way. (Fair warning: there may be some spoilers!)

This 7 Day plan is designed to give wives one practical thing to do each day to grow their marriage for one week. We will look at biblical principles and apply them to marriage to help center your marriage on God. What can God do for your marriage in just one week? Let’s find out! Dr. Kim Kimberling writes this plan.

This plan helps couples build unity, trust, and peace as they learn to steward God’s resources together. Through Scripture, real-life examples, and practical reflections, you’ll discover how financial conversations can become a place of connection rather than conflict.

Every leader wants to make an impact—but lasting impact is built through people, not programs. Leadership is complex, and working with people can be challenging, emotional, and demanding. Yet shepherding remains at the heart of God’s design for influence and growth. In this 7-day devotional, you’ll explore what it means to win with people by caring for them the way Jesus did, learning how closeness, compassion, and intentional leadership create environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow.

Unity is one of the most powerful marks of God’s presence among His people. This 7-day devotional invites you to rediscover the beauty of walking together in humility, love, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Scripture and reflection, you will be reminded that unity is not something we create but something we protect...a gift already given through Christ. Inspired by messages from The Refresh Conference, this plan calls the Church to reflect God’s heart in a divided world. Be encouraged to love deeply, forgive freely, and stand together in the Spirit.

Is your gift louder than your character? Have you ever wondered about the dangers of elevating gifting over character? In church worship and tech teams, visible gifts can easily overshadow hidden areas of immaturity, pride, or sin. This seven-day reading plan unpacks 7 questions that Jesus Christ asks, illustrating why fruit must always lead, and the kind of inner life that allows your gift to serve God and His people as He intended.

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it’s also one of life’s greatest challenges. Whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together, a healthy marriage doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. This 7-day plan explores the biblical foundations for a lifelong, thriving relationship. Designed as a couple's devotional.

Many movies have been made about auto racing over the years. Some are fictional and funny, while others are meaningful true stories. We can learn lessons that strengthen our faith from many motorsports movies. In this plan, we look at movies such as Talladega Nights, F1, and Rush to challenge us and help us grow in our faith.

In this series, we will be walking through different Family Goals for the Christian life. Please join us each day as we dive into God's Word to see how we should live.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2016, "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord", is inspired by two verses from the First Letter of St Peter. The resources have been prepared by members of different churches in Latvia.