Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 1:28

When things are going your way, trusting the Lord is easy. But when painful trials, unmet needs, or lost hope assail, do you still trust Him? Trusting God in uncertain times is sometimes difficult. Charles Stanley reveals in this reading plan what God will do for us to regain our trust if we first believe three essential truths about Him.

If you are familiar with God’s Word, you know big things happen when you read “But God” in the scripture. If you are not familiar, sit back and enjoy as we spend the next five days looking at the love and power of our God.

This video series walks you through how you can stop making unhealthy comparisons of yourself against others.

Christian leadership is radically different from any other form of leadership. With the church and community crying out for good leaders, this plan is the first of seven foundations for Christian leaders who are called by God to have a powerful godly influence. There is a lot of work involved in these plans, but it will be worth it. And God’s grace is where it all starts!

Sometimes, all of the sudden, unwanted factors come into our lives and try to steal our peace. And often, it's the same ones that attempt to do so over and over again. In this series, I’d like to take a closer look at these factors with you. How can we unmask and disable them once and for all?

A series by Heidi Wysman. David is one of the most referenced people in the Bible with sixty-six chapters dedicated to him. By studying David’s life, we discover that God is writing the story of our salvation. We may feel like we have very little to offer God, but that’s based on our limited perspective. When God calls, He empowers us.

Journey into the Psalms in a whole new way with these free-verse poetic renderings of Psalms 76-80.

During this plan together, we will discover the fact that Jesus had deep love for the people around him. Of course, he preached to thousands, but he made an impact on individuals. We can (and should) impact the world around us in a similar fashion - one story at a time.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Do you ever feel unseen, unheard, and unknown? Though centuries apart from your life today, the women who knew Jesus felt similar fears and insecurities. Join Pastor and Bible teacher Paige Allen as she takes a second look at the life-changing encounters of unnamed women who came face-to-face with Jesus. Although their names are not etched in the writings of Scripture, they are etched in His heart.

This Christmas, take time each day to slow down and focus on the joy of the season. In this 5-day Advent reading plan, best-selling author and pastor Greg Laurie shares wisdom, Scripture, and prayers designed to help you connect with God and find hope and peace amid the holiday rush. Adapted from his brand-new 25-day Advent devotional 'Heaven's Light Breaking.'

At Christmas, we remember how God brings peace and joy to the world. The first Christmas was challenging for a young Jewish girl named Mary. God asked her to do something that seemed hard—to give birth to a baby who would become the Savior of the world. Are you ready to say yes to God this season?

Tetelestai—“It is finished.” Jesus’ final words on the Cross have impacted us for eternity. With His death and resurrection, He finished the work of our salvation. But our transformation continues. In his book 'It Is Finished', Charles Martin takes us on a journey to the Cross to examine how the Holy Spirit is now at work in us as we are continually being made “perfectly perfect.”

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.

Jesus’s famous but often misunderstood words in the Sermon on the Mount show us that a radical, narrow path is the key to a fulfilling, vibrant life. Yet that narrow path leads to a new kind of spaciousness that can be realized only by stepping into what seems like a confined space—a freedom that the world could never give.

Life feeling out of control? Overwhelmed and need a break? Author Whitney Lowe invites you to a 5-day reset that will help you let go of what's not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves you.

Acts shows us the boldness of those first believers in the face of threat. It shows their pride in identifying with Jesus. It shows them unashamed. 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.

Christianity is about a relationship with a Person: Jesus Christ. But God’s methodology also includes us—those who get to work with Jesus as a partner and coworker. God doesn’t just save us; he gives us a purpose in life, a part to play. This 5-day reading plan will help you discover the beauty of fulfilling God’s purpose on earth through an authentic partnership with Jesus.

This 5-day Bible Plan explores the story of Rahab, a woman with a broken past whom God redeemed and used for His Kingdom purposes. Through her story, you’ll see how God’s grace transforms lives, how faith leads to action, and how even the most unlikely can leave a lasting legacy. Each day includes a devotional, multiple scripture references, a prayer, and a journal prompt to guide your journey of faith and encouragement.

Explore Biblical principles of generosity, collaboration, and open-source leadership through lessons from ReadySetGo, a global, pioneering movement that aims to make disciples of Jesus through sports across the globe. Learn to freely give, empower others, and advance God’s Kingdom without competition.

What does it mean to be a Christian apologist? Is it all about apologizing for being a Christian? Not quite. It's actually about giving a defence of Christian beliefs! This Bible Plan will help you understand what apologetics is, its purpose, and the first steps in how to do apologetics, as well as highlight some examples of apologetics found in the Bible. Find yourself encouraged by the fundamentals of knowing and sharing with others the good reasons Christians have to believe in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

In this plan, we will explore our missionary calling as disciples of Jesus in our work or business. Each of the 5 days includes biblical foundations, real-life stories, reflections, prayers, and challenges for you and your family. Come and rediscover your career or business from this biblical missions perspective.

At its core, Acts prods us to be evangelistic. But God’s power to save a person and transform their life is God’s power, not ours. God will work through you despite your limitations. 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.

Are you ready to step into the confidence and authority that God has given you? The Spirit of God wants to empower you to live a life full of boldness, significance and confidence. These five devotionals will help you step into supernatural confidence—and, through God, become an unstoppable force in the world.

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. Acts 19 brings us to Ephesus, where we see the way of Christ resisted by a spiritually confused world. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.