Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 4:14

Many good people have been wounded by spouses they loved, only to be further wounded by their communities and churches. Is “God hates divorce” really all we have to say to them? Let this devotional equip you to minister with grace to those wounded by divorce.

Men and women are both made in God’s image. But why do we behave so differently then? Could it be that our differences are just a kaleidoscope of different reflections of God’s image? In this Plan, we will explore how to recognize God’s image through our differences in marriage.

There’s a reason we teach kids that please, sorry, and thanks are magic words. They can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like please. Nothing mends fences like sorry. Nothing builds bridges like thanks. This week we’re going to look at how God can use these three powerful words to bring healing and hope to our own spirits and to the lives of those around us.

As followers of Jesus, we all experience doubts and questions regarding our faith. It's normal and gives us a chance to deepen our faith even further. This five-day Bible Reading Plan will provide you with practical ways to lean into your doubts and choose to seek God through them.

We only get one life...around 80 years if we're lucky. We are so small, yet, one life completely surrendered to God can have a world-changing impact. Be inspired and challenged by this five-day devotional on the life of Luis Palau, one of the world's most effective evangelists. Key clips from "Palau the Movie" will provide a window into Luis’ struggles, triumphs, and willingness to answer God’s call.

What are spiritual gifts, where do they come from, and how can you identify yours? This 5-Day Bible Reading Plan will equip you to explore how your unique makeup can help you serve God and his mission to reach others in his name.

You may be thinking about all the frustrations you’ve had with people lately. In light of that, you may think you can do fine on your own. But our quest to keep it together will eventually cause us to fall apart. This plan will show that peace, security, and purpose come in their fullness only when we engage with other believers within the body of Christ.

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

In this five-day plan, Afrika Mhlophe challenges common leadership practices in the church, reminding us that we’re called to lead like Jesus did. Leadership begins with a person, not a position, and the goal isn’t to build a brand but to move God’s people into His purposes for them. Before you’re a leader you’re a servant, and before you’re a servant you’re a beloved child of God.

Political hostility is tearing apart our relationships and churches. But Jesus is the Party Crasher. He is calling us to refuse to bow to partisan religions, even if we lean one way politically. As we dig into Scripture, we’ll see how he is disrupting politics-as-usual and inviting us into a grander vision for kingdom life.

What the world needs now is more love from God's people as we put holiness into practice in our neighborhoods, workplaces, churches, and homes. How can we do this? In Ephesians 4 Paul urgently explains how those called by the Lord can extend Christ's healing and holy presence where they live. Learn five powerful ways we can be holy now.

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.

"Anchored" is a 5-day journey into the transformative power of the Holy Spirit of God through Scripture. Each day, explore how to deepen your relationship with Christ, strengthen community bonds, and engage with the Word in a life-changing way. Be inspired, challenged, and anchored in your faith, ready to reflect Christ's character in every aspect of your life.

Understanding and delighting in God's law? Sign me up! The questions around the promises of God, obedience to the law, and faith are ancient. Like Israel and the early church, believers today desire to obey the Lord. We desire to grow in our faith, and we feel the tension of wanting to “do” the right thing when it comes to our faith. Join Bible teacher Kristie Anyabwile in this 5-day plan as we study how the New Testament church grappled with these issues of obedience to the law and faith in Christ.

Acts is the story of the apostles, but it’s also a story of more than the apostles. It’s the story of God at work through every believer in Christ. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts—the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

In recent years, many of us have been tempted to walk away from the Church—particularly in light of spiritual abuse, cultural deconstruction, and political divisions. Yet when we build our faith, our ministry, our churches on Christ, even the most violent storms won’t be able to knock them down. This week’s devotional explores what it means to invite Jesus back into his home and start the rebuilding process.

Explore discipleship through the lens of mountain biking. This plan guides you in growing your faith and building a lasting impact by following Jesus’ example. These devotions encourage reflection, connection, and action, whether solo or with a group before, during, or after a ride. Gear up to navigate life’s trails with purpose, faith, and community!

This devotional emphasizes the importance of each individual's role in advancing God's kingdom. Throughout the devo we hope to draw parallels between physical growth and spiritual growth, highlighting that change is necessary for continued development. Using the early church as an example, this devo illustrates how delegating responsibilities and involving all believers in ministry leads to church growth and kingdom advancement. We hope it encourages you to discover and utilize your unique gifts for God's purposes, both within the church and your daily lives.

This 5-day plan is designed to help you discern God’s will in times when it’s confusing or unclear. Using Acts 15, it looks at a time when the early church had to do the same. It continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

How would your life be different if you could know exactly what God’s will is for you? Would you make different choices, spend your time differently, or pursue different relationships? In the small New Testament book of Ephesians the apostle Paul explains God’s will for Christians. Spend the next 5 days discovering how to live in the center of God’s will.

Written by a military combat veteran, this devotional explores the question, “How can I have hope after dealing with trauma?” Those that have suffered traumatic events in their lives deal with a unique set of emotional and spiritual issues that are clearly addressed in scripture. It is our prayer that you will find the hope and healing that God alone can provide.

Do you love to see people become better versions of themselves? Are you thinking of people right now who you’re invested in as a parent, mentor, leader, or friend? This Life.Church Bible Plan was written by someone like you, for someone like you. It’s based off the free Conversations e-book, and gives you a practical framework for turning everyday discussions into life-giving moments.

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we read and pray through the book of Ephesians. Paul wrote Ephesians as a letter of encouragement to the church in Ephesus and those in the surrounding region. Rather than addressing specific problems within the church, Ephesians stands alone as a message of unity for all believers: unity of Heaven and earth, unity of humanity, and unity of relationships.

Is anything always true, or are things just “true for me” and “true for you”? And, when I feel strongly that I believe the truth—and you feel strongly that something different is true—how are we supposed to get along? This Bible Plan for preteens is here to help answer those questions! You’ll learn the lifelong habit of untangling truth from the mess of false teaching and tense conversations.

God wants us to grow into the transformed men and women He created us to be. As we draw closer to Him, read Scripture, and develop a Christ-centered community, we position ourselves for optimal growth and freedom. This Bible reading plan, written and presented by Jessica Brodie and edited by Karen Greer, LaShawn Montoya, and Shelley Brooks, helps readers actively grow in Christ.