Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 12:5

Ask any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-day devotional study, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him.

Pulling back the curtain to see the connection between film and faith. Reel Dialogue is a creative dialogue between the Christian faith and entertainment culture. We provide film reviews, downloadable discussion guides, resources and events. Let's get the dialogue started on film. These conversations starters will help you start faith discussions with friends through the beauty of film.

Do you ever feel uncomfortable or insecure being around friends who are suffering? With grace and practical advice, the late Kara Tippetts (author of bestseller The Hardest Peace) and good friend Jill share their journey through Kara's cancer and explore the beauty of just showing up. Taken from their book Just Show Up: The Dance of Walking Through Suffering Together.

The decision to follow Jesus is just the beginning of our spiritual journey. It is not just a moment in time but the start of change in our lives. We must learn how to understand what God desires, how to communicate with Him, and how to start living a life centered around our commitment to follow Him. This simple devotional walks you through each of these initial steps.

Discover that God has made every kind of mother to reflect something of Himself, including world-renowned Hettie Brittz's popular parenting style profile. (Un)Natural Mom frees you to stop pursuing the myth of the "natural mom" and become the mom God has equipped you to be.

Welcome to a new life in Christ! Now that you decided to follow Jesus, this reading plan will help you to learn about important topics such as prayer, repentance, and the Bible. Each devotional will equip you to live the abundant life Jesus came to bring and call you to become a fruitful disciple of Christ. Enjoy the journey!

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from the consequences of sin, God becomes your Heavenly Father.  As if that weren’t enough, He throws in brothers and sisters to boot, a ready-made family with eternal ties.  However, membership in God’s family is a privilege that comes with responsibility.

Why am I here?  What makes me unique? Where is God leading me in this season of life? Fortunately, God's Word provides the answers to the most daunting of life's questions. This 7-day study is inspired by the Gift Book and Devotional “Just Think” written by DaySpring Co-Founder Roy Lessin. “Just Think” was originally written as a card in the late 1990's. Due to its widespread popularity, “Just Think” branched out into its own product line, including a series of cards, gifts and a devotional book. We pray that this study is a way to reflect and "Just Think" about God's never-ending love for you!      

Trust is the most valuable commodity of the human heart. Without trust, there can’t be love. Without trust, there can’t be faith. Without trust, our lives will be marked by our own strength, rather than God’s presence and power. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover God’s faithfulness, and be equipped to place your trust in God, that your life would be filled with his goodness. 

Every day we struggle to find more freedom, joy, and purpose. What if the solution isn’t trying harder or being better but embracing the fiercehearted woman already inside us? A fiercehearted woman looks life in the face and says, “You can’t beat me.” She lives fully and loves bravely. She never gives in, never gives up, and never lets go. She dares to be who she is—imperfect and beloved. 

God did not design us to be alone.  Rather, He designed us to be in community with other believers. Brotherhood is the relationship between brothers, especially brothers in Christ. So much can be learned and gained from a strong community of believers. It’s not only a great option for a believer; it’s mandatory to survive in today’s society.

Jesus loved questions. Of the 183 questions Jesus was asked by people, He most often answered by asking a question Himself. It was the most common way He helped people grow. Join Tom Hughes, author of the book Curious and pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles on this 7-day journey watching your faith grow as you respond to the questions Jesus is still asking.

While most people knew Billy Graham as a world-renowned evangelist, Franklin Graham knew him in a different way: as a dad. In this seven-day plan, Franklin explores the many lessons he learned from his father and the lasting impact those lessons have had on his life. 

Has anyone ever called you timid? Timidity is defined as having a lack of courage or confidence. The Lord has recently given me a realization that I was being overcome by timidity and was completely unaware of it. Jesus wasn’t timid with his purpose when he took our sin and shame to the cross. Therefore I refuse to be timid in my faith for a God that courageously chases after me. This devotional will help you reflect on seven different areas of your faith where timidity may be trying to set in. I pray the Lord will give you an awareness of timidity in your life and will guide you as you overcome it.  

As Christians, we can often wonder what our calling is and how to find it. But our calling in Christ isn’t as complicated as we make it. In this 7-day Bible Plan from Amy Groeschel, we’ll learn what our calling is, and how we can live lives worthy of the incredible calling we have received.

Insecurity is a universal struggle among most women today. With endless ways to compare ourselves, our sense of worth suffers daily. This devotional exposes some of the lies that plague our true identity and helps us to identify the thieves that want to distort and limit who Christ tells us we are. Together we will learn the tools needed to disarm those thieves and gain back the security that never should have been stolen.

This 7 day devotional will help you with the initial steps of knowing and Following Jesus! Through this study you will discover how to connect with God, pray, worship, read your Bible, be a part of the Church community, grow in your faith and be empowered with The Holy Spirit!

As a law enforcement officer, you are on the front lines of painful events. Your work in public service is more than a job. How does the Bible inform your calling? How can it help you bear the heavy burden of the loss, tragedy, and evil that you witness?

This plan looks at a vital spiritual practice to all seeking growth in God: tilling the soil of the heart. God longs for us to till the soil of our hearts that we might be receptive to the seed of his word and bear fruit. May your heart become responsive to the presence, will, and love of God as you cultivate good soil with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus called His followers to be salt and light in this world. Many people think that means telling people the Good News of salvation—a great thing to do, of course—but it often leads to intimidating, fruitless conversations. What if the key to drawing people to Jesus is knowing who we really are in him? Learn to grow into your true identity.

Love is fundamental to who God is. And that means that God’s children become more loving the better they know and love God. But what does that look like in daily life? Learn the nuts and bolts of how to love others, according to the Bible.

Generous living isn’t just about the acts we do—it’s a heart we allow God to cultivate within us. It is a journey of the heart and seeing everything we have as a gift from God. In this Bible Plan, we’ll discover that generous living goes way beyond our personal finances— it’s an others-focused lifestyle we live.

The Lord gave gifts to every person. Every Christian can lead in God’s church. The desire to lead in the Kingdom is a noble desire. However, to lead in God’s church efficiently we must do it with a noble motive, humbly and faithfully. Our elders can also affirm the gift of God in us. We should lead according to our ability, willingly and with a servant heart.

‘Rooted In Christ’ is a Bible plan aimed to help us understand more of what it means to be rooted, built up, and established in Christ. Through these 7 days, we’ll take a journey through a few of the essential topics and tools that will help deepen our roots in Christ.

Good stories can encourage you, challenge you, and move you. And stumbling onto an incredible story you’ve never heard before can turn your whole world upside down (in the best way). There are endless stories of God working through surprising people in unexpected ways, and that same God is authoring your story, too. Interested in reading a few untold stories? This Bible Plan is for you!