Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Romans 5:3

Jesus left the church the vision of a movement when he challenged us to reproduce from our own Jerusalem into “Judea, Samaria and the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). For us to see a movement, we need every Christ follower to adopt Jesus' personal mission to “seek and save the lost.” (Luke 19:10). Evangelism is core to the mission of Jesus and essential to accomplishing his vision. In this reading plan we will explore why is worth to be shared.

Life is uncertain, but God calls us to trust Him in every step. This seven-day Devotional explores how faith can help us navigate the unknown—whether through career changes, grief, or unexpected life transitions. Through Biblical examples, personal stories, reflection questions, and prayers, you'll find encouragement to move forward confidently, knowing that God is always leading the way. Step into the unknown with faith, resilience, and hope in His Perfect Plan.

The gift of God’s grace is boundless, both in beauty and its many dimensions. In these devotions written by incarcerated students from North Park Theological Seminary’s School of Restorative Arts program, we are inspired to freshly encounter and receive God’s grace. Through the theme of “reconciling grace,” we will pray together through the many dimensions of God’s grace. Let us be reminded that we can never fully plumb the depths of the riches of God’s amazing grace!

Some hallelujahs come easy. Others are hard fought. This 7-day devotional is for the days when praise feels like a battle cry - when worship comes through tears, questions, and deep soul aches. Inspired by my song “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” this plan walks through Scripture stories of suffering, perseverance, and unshakable faith. Whether you’re in the middle of loss, walking through fire, or just holding on, you’ll be reminded that God is near to the brokenhearted. Dive in now and join the fight for the kind of hallelujah that changes everything.

In this plan, we'll focus on the practical application of all nine aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit in daily life. We'll explore how to overcome common obstacles to spiritual fruitfulness, how these qualities work together in various contexts, and how to maintain spiritual growth over the long term. Whether you're seeking to apply these qualities in challenging relationships, workplace ethics, family life, or personal spiritual disciplines, these devotionals will help you move from understanding to implementation, becoming a living demonstration of Christ's character in the world.

What if you could learn the secret to thriving no matter what obstacles or challenges come your way? Whatever your goals in life, the difference between success and failure is resilience. In this 7-day devotional plan by best-selling author and CEO Valerie Burton, you will learn six life-changing rules to strengthen your own personal resilience system. Discover that it’s possible to grow through challenges and not just go through them.

Life is hard, and sometimes the world's weight is too much to bear. But God is near, offering comfort, strength, and hope through every trial. When Life is Hard is a 7-day Bible reading plan that walks you through real stories from Scripture, showing how God meets His people amid suffering. Each day includes a passage, reflection, and an invitation to prayer, helping you anchor your heart in God’s presence. Take this journey and discover peace, courage, and joy, even in life's most challenging seasons.

Every man builds his life on something. For some, it's a career. For others, it’s money, image, or comfort. But none of those foundations can carry the weight of eternity. This week, we’re going to walk through some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith—truths that every man who follows Jesus needs to understand. Written by Scott Roberts.

Preparing for Christmas takes on many different forms for us all. Although we might become entangled by the flurry of decorating, family, cooking, or wrapping gifts, we must not miss the true celebration. Since the sixth century, Advent has served as a time of preparation for the event of Christmas. It reminds us to prepare our hearts as well as our homes for the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth. The hymn writer said, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” Truly, we must set aside time and make room for the Prince of Peace to reign in our busy lives. He alone is the One who brings true hope, love, joy, and peace.

Drawing on his own family's experience with prolonged physical pain, Kelly Kapic reshapes our understanding of suffering into the image of Jesus, and brings us to a renewed understanding of—and participation in—our embodied hope.

What if we’re not measured by our accomplishments, but empowered by our relationships? Through refreshing stories, author Roger Thompson reveals the kind of power relationships wield to shape a man. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan with some friends today.

Scaling our leadership is critical today. We must enlarge, magnify, maximize, and grow our leadership capacity to navigate our ever-changing environment. Rapidly evolving technology, changing employee/team dynamics, and shifting economics are just some of the issues we encounter. But don't think scaling our leadership is just for the workplace. We must scale our leadership at home and in our relationships. Dive in today to gain practical, relevant leadership insight.

Why doesn't God do something about suffering and trouble? This ancient question is still being asked today. Doesn't God care? Jesus suffered for us and was well acquainted with grief. Christianity was born in suffering and the Bible has much to say about it. This Bible Plan features lively coversations between Lyn and Sam who raise provocative questions and offer intriguing responses.

The Bible says love is great and indispensable. It tells us to love the people around us. But most of all, the Bible speaks about God’s amazing love for us humans and invites us to love Him back with all our hearts. Do you love God?

As an athlete, you've likely striven for success but noticed that you lack the ability to live up to the expectations placed on you. On this eight-day journey, see how God can do more with your surrender than your performance. Learn how who you are and your purpose both stem from God as you reflect His glory while seeking His Kingdom first.

How do you walk in Christ? Like eating right and regular exercise, you have to be disciplined in exercising your faith to grow in your walk with Him. God's Word outlines many practical principles that will help you successfully walk in Christ. The aim of this devotional is to guide you through nine of the keys to help strengthen your walk.

We all have our ideas about what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. This study takes a look at what God's word says about genuine discipleship. 

As a follower of Jesus, how do I lead in the marketplace so that all stakeholders benefit from my leadership? This includes my employees, my customers, and my shareholders. To accomplish this, you need to practice nine principles as a leader that will drive engagement and grow sustainable profitability. These principles are in the Bible, and they assist you in leading with intent.

The Christian life involves more than just personal spirituality; the Lord wants us to be active in His work in both the church and the world. By only focusing on the parts of the Lord's promises that are convenient for us, we are not fulfilling God's will for us, and our spiritual state will eventually suffer. It's important to learn how to make the effort necessary to produce fruit for the Lord, not only for the benefit of others, but also for our own good.

Do you feel like you are stuck and discouraged? Are you ready to give up? Hypomone is the Greek word for Steadfast Endurance. It’s the “Don’t Quit” challenge. We face a lot of temptations and reasons to give up. If you find yourself in that place, open your mind up to hear from God’s Word on why you should keep pressing forward. Don't quit because you're tired, bored, burned out, confused by an obstacle, distracted, impatient, or in conflict with someone.

We all experience emotions, both positive and negative. When God’s Spirit lives in us, He transforms and renews us from within. How does this impact our emotions? Should Christians experience emotions differently than non-Christians?

Christian values aren’t a set of rules for being "perfect.” They’re guide rails that help us stay connected to Jesus, letting him shape our lives from the inside out. These values guide how we treat others, how we make decisions, and how we respond when life gets messy. As we live out Christian values, we don’t just reflect Jesus—we invite others to know him, too.

People in the Bible struggled with significant issues much as we do today. Each of the stories in this 10-day plan taken from the NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible illustrates a particular recovery issue from the lives of characters in the Bible. Gain insights from the life of Esther, Moses, Eve, Samson, Peter, and others for your own recovery journey.

The following devotionals are designed to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these readings you will find encouragement, comfort, and true peace this Easter season.

A famous mixed martial arts fighter, Ronda Rousey, popularized this phrase, 'Bout That Life, in 2015 at the height of her career. She explained that many people want the glory of success, but are unwilling to do what it takes to get there. This Bible Plan looks at the lives of a few Biblical characters who were definitely 'Bout That Life: willing to do whatever it took to follow God. God's calling has remained the same through centuries: the question is, what will our response be?