Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:17

The Bible reveals something quite staggering—God is unwilling to be left out of the human story, which means God is unwilling to be left out of your story! Use this plan to launch into a relationship with the Bible in a way that meets you where you are right now, and will help you become more aware that the God of the Bible is also the God of your story.

The world will throw so many obstacles to gratitude in our path that we often trip over them and feel defeated, but God has given us His Word to encourage, instruct, and guide us around such obstacles! Our prayer is that this plan will bless and encourage you as you strive to be thankful every day.

What would it look like to really follow the Holy Spirit by putting Jesus first in life? The book of Colossians is about the person of first importance-Jesus Christ. It is all about Him because He is the supreme One.

Mesu Andrews, best-selling author of Isaiah’s Legacy, joins Bible teacher Shawna Duvall to explore the life of Manasseh. When Manasseh was taken captive by the Assyrians, he turned to Yahweh and ran into His open arms of redemption. Through Manasseh’s journey, we’ll discover Who Yahweh is and the crimson thread connecting Manasseh to Jesus. By exploring the chains binding Judah’s most notorious king, we’ll learn to live in unchained freedom.

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!

How can we clearly distinguish God’s voice? By creating a culture of wisdom and faith as a safe place for developing spiritual discernment and receiving God’s revelation. Foundational elements include: (1) authentic faith, (2) Godly core values, (3) walking in Christ’s authority, (4) walking in community, and (5) powerful proclamations. Ultimately, God’s revelation transforms us so we can embody Christ to the world. The holy progression is relationship, revelation, incarnation.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent—a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal when Christians are invited to prepare themselves for the celebration of the Lord’s resurrection. Throughout the forty weekdays and six Sundays in Lent, pray and reflect on God’s renewing power.

When the Bible is confusing, Through the Word explains it with clear, concise audio guides for every chapter. Here in Colossians, Kris Langham guides us as we learn who Jesus is and how to follow Him today. We’ll also get great insight on God’s directions for marriage and work, and what it means to be remade in His image. Plus the Bible’s antidote to weird Christianity! Welcome to Colossians Explained.

In Mark 12, Jesus said that all the commandments rest on these two: loving God and loving others. In this 7-day plan, explore these basic building blocks critical for your life in Christ.

When you do anything long enough, you might find that you've forgotten the reason you started in the first place. Unfortunately, we're susceptible to taking even the most important things in our lives for granted. Your Christian community shouldn't become one of those things. Here's why...

In this seven-day devotional, we'll explore the power of thanksgiving. Learn about the benefits of living with an attitude of gratitude toward the One who is supremely worthy of your gratitude, and discover how you can walk in thankfulness even in the midst of difficulty.

Featured on DayStar Television Network. Feeling abandoned, lost or tossed about? Maybe you even felt like God has hung you out to dry in the desert! God has never been closer to you than now. Learn how to embrace these seasons of preparation for promotion. Learn how to Embrace the Season, Thrive in Obscurity, and Activate your Purpose in this exciting promise from God.

For those who enjoyed the Bible plan “Conversations with God,” this plan explores seven more exciting avenues of practical prayer. Each day is a stand-alone immersion in a specific way to enjoy the voice of God—prayer. To converse with God and to fellowship with Him is the core of privilege of every Christ follower.

168 is the number of hours that each human being has for a week. No more, no less. The Psalmist cried out, "Lord, teach us to count our days well!" In our fast-paced society, counting our HOURS has become vital. I invite you to reflect over the next few days on how to invest and allocate your time ACCORDING to GOD.

Are you someone who loves makeover shows? It is amazing to see how the right clothing can cause radical transformation. In biblical times, people were transformed into kings and priests by wearing royal colors of blue, purple, and scarlet. This Plan will explore how Jesus’ anointing as High Priest and King on Good Friday changes our everyday lives.

What makes a real man? It doesn’t have to do with winning weight-lifting contests or having lots of dates or—this one might surprise you—knowing how to barbeque. Instead, the world is yearning for men who show up. In this refreshingly honest look at God’s calling to men of all interests and backgrounds, Brant Hansen explains what Biblical manhood looks like—and why becoming a real man matters so much.

Paul was a tentmaker. Peter was a fisherman. You don’t need to go into full-time vocational ministry to help fulfill the Great Commission, but realize you're already in ministry right where you are. Those who have the greatest impact on spreading the gospel aren't the preachers; it's the whole body of Christ. This devotional helps everyday Christians live out their faith in the workplace, community and around the world.

Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is even harder. Whether navigating political or religious differences, dealing with toxic people or our own unforgiveness, how do we handle the struggles no one really wants to talk about? Come Sit with Me will show how you can grow closer to God and others through the circumstances you’d rather run from. Discover the hope and freedom that comes when you learn to delight in your differences, love through your disagreements, and even live with discomfort.

For a Christian, everything is sacred. We need to glorify God in everything we do − be it work, family, business or profession. But we have created a gap between work and worship, secular and sacred. Linus, in this practical study, says that the real proof of our worship lies, not in our words, but in our lives lived outside the Church. We cannot worship God on Sunday and dishonour Him on Monday. We have to decide to stop living a double life. Let us bridge the gap!

Live a life of faith at work. Many Christian men today think eternal impact is only made on the mission field, but God wants to use you in your profession. These devotions by Os Hillman will encourage you to pursue God’s mission for you and share God’s hope in your workplace. No matter what your job title is, you can lead for God at work today.

Waiting for a miracle to happen and for God’s promises to be fulfilled can seem to take forever. Our anxiety naturally peaks when we are faced with the unknown, for example, an unconfirmed timeframe, uncertainty about how it will all work out, etc. So, what do you do when you find yourself in a period of uncertainty and confusion? Do you give in or continue to press on? The Waiting Room looks at 7 practical things you need to remember and arm yourself with whilst waiting to hear from God.

Make summer time a time to get in the word of God with your family. This devotional study will help you to keep your eyes on the things that truly matter during this summer. They are short, easy-to-read, and full of God's wisdom for your family.

You have made the best decision to accept Jesus into your life. You may be asking, “Now what?”. This plan walks through the fundamentals of our faith journey to build a strong relationship and foundation with Jesus. Join this 7-day plan to dive deeper into what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

We are going to find what it means to live for Jesus in a distracted world. This world is running at a hundred miles per hour, and we have more information in our hands than we can handle. Is that the nature of this modern world? How do we slow down in such a fast-paced environment? Psalm 27:4 has the answer – ONE THING, with Ps Andrew Cartledge.

A series by John Scott. Have you ever pictured giving to be a source of strength and joy? A key part of your Christian life? This plan walks you through not only some fundamentals of giving, but it shows us the blessings that can come upon our lives as a result.