Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:17

A Pastor’s wife is called to support and encourage her husband, prioritizing her relationships with God, family, and others to keep the family healthy; being careful not to allow the busyness of daily culture to confuse her in the role God has entrusted her with. Expectations and needs of family and church may pull her in different directions, but one thing is always consistent, God’s love for her endures forever.

There are limitless tasks, responsibilities, and distractions competing for our limited attention. So how do we resist the urge to be busy all the time? Let’s spend the next seven days focusing on ways to prioritize our time and energy around what matters most.

When our heart and mind is weary, there is strength in giving thanks. There’s lots of research into the power of gratitude, with the results showing happier healthier minds and emotions. (It’s In All The Small Things - Susie Holt) As you read this seven-day plan, try keeping a record of things you are grateful for each day – see for yourself the changes gratitude can bring!

Join FCA on an 8-day reading plan highlighting devotions for competitors. The plan encourages and equips the competitor from being overwhelmed in their faith and sport to overflowing in the joy of the Lord.

Feeling caught in life's storms? Major changes in life can bring anxiety, but the Bible offers encouragement for times of stress and struggle. Using the metaphor of a hurricane, this series gives direction and hope through God’s Word for the storms of life. Build your life on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ and trust his promises to help you prepare, persevere, and recover through any challenge.

God's love for you and your love for God determine your whole life. Loving the Lord God can cost you a lot. It turns your life upside down. But, you get infinitely more in return!

Our Creator has summoned us to live a life of overflowing and perpetual hope in the face of compromise and deception. But if the demands of life have stolen your joy, “Overflowing” is the plan for you! Featuring the book of Colossians and the faith of the apostle Paul, it’s a wake-up call for Christians in these modern days when faith often conflicts with culture. You will learn who God made you to be, increase your faith, and be inspired to live out your life in Christ with courage and abandon.

Explore how a thankful heart transforms every aspect of your life. This series dives into the power of gratitude—how it nurtures humility, peace, and worship; guards against pride and self-centeredness; and prevents us from wasting the gifts and relationships God has given us. Learn to embrace a life filled with gratitude, centered on God’s grace and guided by His Word.

Most men know we “should” do devotions, but “shoulds” don’t always inspire, do they? As we look at various ways of building a healthy devotional life this week, we want to focus on two things: 1. The purpose of devotions is to cultivate a devoted life. 2. A life devoted to Jesus is incomparably good and available to all. Written by Tim Pippus.

God calls every man to live with strength, integrity, and purpose. Yet many drift into complacency. This devotional challenges you to grow deeper in Christ, step beyond comfort, and embrace God’s call to lead—in your family, friendships, work, and church. Let it equip you to live as the man God created you to be.

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.

God has something to say to you. Would you like to hear it? The Bible is called God's Living Word, and it has the power, through the Holy Spirit, to renew our minds, guide us in God's ways, and help us to see God clearly. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau on a 7-day journey of exploring the goodness of God's word.

This 7 day devotional guides readers through the heart of Orthodox Christian spirituality and prayer, drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers, Coptic Orthodox hymnography, and liturgical worship. Each day offers reflection, practical guidance, and prayer, inviting you to deepen your relationship with God, embrace the Church’s ascetic practices, and sanctify daily life through the living tradition of the Ancient Faith.

We often need words that speak to where we are and affirm where God is as we wait in hope. This five-day devotional offers short poetic prayers inspired by the Psalms. These prayers, from Ronnie Martin’s devotional "In the Morning You Hear My Voice," give words to the groanings of your heart and are filled with daily reminders of God’s promises. Be encouraged that he will never leave or forsake you and always hears your prayers.

The world is hungry for hope, and God has placed you here to deliver it. Every conversation, every gesture, every decision can be a spark of His presence. You don’t need perfection or fame: just a willing heart. Step into your calling as salt and light. Speak with love, act with courage, shine with faith. Your life can awaken, protect, and illuminate. Today, let God’s power move through you, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary acts of transformation that echo far beyond what you can see.

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 2017, "Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us," is inspired by verses from the Second Letter to the Corinthians, chapter 5. The resources for the week have been prepared by members of different churches in Germany.

Every year we celebrate our birthday as God graces. Whilst appreciating God, this devotion will help you to reevaluate and realign your life journey with God as you step into the newness that lies ahead. This devotion leverages on personal life experiences to expound on the love of God and remind you of His continual grace. Topics covered include purpose, salvation, prayer, godly wisdom and love.

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.

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson goes through the book of Colossians. This plan will help you see all that Christ has done for you and how he can empower your life.

This eight-day plan walks you through eight stages of being a thankful competitor. As we compete for Christ, we must praise Him in all circumstances. Whether winning or losing or competing or coaching, the thankful competitor always gives thanks to God—without Him, our lives, our teams, and our sport, lack purpose. Let the power of thanksgiving change the way you compete today!

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 2021, “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (John 15:5-9) was prepared by the Sisters of Grandchamp in Switzerland. Join our journey of prayer! May it bear fruits of reconciliation and solidarity.

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson goes through the book of Colossians. This plan will help you see all that Christ has done for you and how he can empower your life.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

Paul’s letter to the church of Colosse is not your typical love letter. While written in love, he has the purpose of correcting some false teaching seeping in through the church’s own walls. In this 8-day devotional, we will spend two days deep in each chapter, searching for our own corrections!