Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 2:6

In a chaotic world, we find our stability not in what we think of God but in what God thinks of us. And nothing tells us more about God’s mind and heart toward us than the cross. In this five-day devotional, we look at why the most transformative thing we can do is to keep Christ’s cross as the center of our conversations and spiritual lives.

There’s a reason we teach kids that please, sorry, and thanks are magic words. They can work wonders. Nothing opens doors like please. Nothing mends fences like sorry. Nothing builds bridges like thanks. This week we’re going to look at how God can use these three powerful words to bring healing and hope to our own spirits and to the lives of those around us.

Whether we recognize it or not, we all are hungry for what only Jesus can offer. Amidst stress that spirals out of control, Jesus offers peace. Amidst darkness that saps our hope, Jesus offers light. His costly sacrifice made our new life possible. This 5-day audio plan with Andrew and Wendy Palau will refocus your heart on Christ and refresh your desire to receive every good gift He offers.

For many of us, the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is a familiar one. But, what about the week before? The days that lead up to Jesus’ death are filled with stories that give us insight into how he fulfilled God’s plan for creation in an unexpected, but powerful way. Experience his humanity and love for us as you walk with him through his final week on Earth.

What are spiritual gifts, where do they come from, and how can you identify yours? This 5-Day Bible Reading Plan will equip you to explore how your unique makeup can help you serve God and his mission to reach others in his name.

From the triumphal entry and welcome of “Hosanna,” to the final claim of “He’s alive,” we see many dramatic shifts in the relationship between the crowd and King Jesus during His last week in Jerusalem. Join Journey Worship Co. and Nick Judd, one of their pastors at The Journey Church, as they dive into these interactions and magnify the worthiness of Christ!

Your children will either live forever with Jesus or apart from him. Too many growing up in Christian homes will not follow Christ as adults. Do you have a strategy for parenting in today's hostile culture? In this 5-day study, you will learn the responsibility and privilege God has given you in raising your children, inspired by the book The Disciple-Making Parent.

It can be hard to apologize well in marriage. Your spouse sees you at your best and your worst, on good days and bad. It’s inevitable you will let them down at times. Apologizing well facilitates confession and forgiveness, and helps us and our marriage better reflect Christ. This 5-day plan by Lindsay Few digs into how to apologize well.

While resilience is the ability to endure, vulnerability is recognizing our human condition of fragility in tough times. Leaders need to perform between both, opening their inner reality, establishing trust with others, and strengthening in Christ their weak spiritual condition. Join Dr. Jesús A. Sampedro in this 5-day journey and explore Biblical teachings to successfully move forward in your leadership.

What do Christians believe? Division and controversy seem to be rampant today, but for 2,000 years, Christ-followers have been unified in belief. The oldest confession of faith, the Apostles’ Creed, reminds and teaches us what we believe. In this reading plan, take a fresh look at the Apostles Creed, discovering the major beliefs of Christianity and how the Creed prepares us to share what we believe.

This plan is intended as a guide to discovering the message of Philippians for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: (1) observing the text of Philippians; (2) interpreting the original message to the church at Philippi; and (3) applying the letter’s timeless truths to your own life.

This five-day plan explores practices Christians can implement in their daily walk with Christ to live a big faith at work.

We all want to be liked, accepted and included. It hurts when others reject us. But the enemy isn’t the person who leaves you out—Satan wants you to feel you don’t belong anywhere. How do we recognize and thwart Satan’s tactics to enjoy a deeper relationship with God and others? It starts with knowing that God made us to belong with him.

Fear is one of the most common emotions known to humankind. It is also the most debilitating feeling anyone could ever experience. It affects you spiritually and it can even impact you physically. In every situation, fear can hinder your pursuit of excellence. Fear can even shift your entire perspective on life. This plan unpacks the presence of fear, and the ways God would have us handle it.

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.

Social media influencers affect many of their followers’ life choices, including clothes, entertainment, desires, morals, and beliefs. In the Pure Flix Original movie “Divine Influencer,” Olivia Golden (Lara Silva) transforms from a self-centered influencer to one inspired by the greatest influencer of all…Jesus. Through this plan, our hope is that you will be inspired to go and fulfill your calling to be an influencer for Jesus Christ.

When you see relationships with God, yourself, and others in whole, holy, and healthy ways, your heart will stop looking for love in the wrong places. Hear God’s beautiful whisper: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Nothing will ever change that. Then you will be free to love yourself. Navigate the matrix of relationships with confidence and hope. You were made for love: God’s love.

The character Clara Kip in The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip models what can happen when we stop striving and entrust our lives and dreams to God. This five-day plan presents lessons Mrs. Kip teaches her young protégé about pursuing her God-given purpose and letting go of what stands in the way. Dive into the novel’s undercurrent of scriptural truths and discover the sweet freedom in surrender.

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.'

The holidays bring excitement and busyness, sweet moments and chaos, blessing and frustration. In the hustle, bustle, merry, and bright, we’re looking expectantly for perfect presents and serene gatherings. The reality often falls short of our expectations. And that’s why celebrating Advent is an important rhythm for our calendars. Find time for silence and solitude with the Lord so that you can walk with joy this Christmas season.

Dive into the profound parables of Jesus, the Master Storyteller, in this devotional series. Discover your unique place in God's grand narrative and be inspired to share the transformative message of love and salvation. Engage with scripture, reflect on life's purpose, and embrace personal growth through this journey into the heart of Jesus' timeless narratives.

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.

Does your work have meaning? Why do we work? Will the one hundred thousand hours we’ll work in our lifetime matter? Business executive and author Barry L. Rowan says that doing business as a Christian can be much more than a cold exercise in power-building or moneymaking. Our work can be a spiritual art whereby God uses our work to transform us and then transforms the world through us.

Bad things happen in life, and we're often left wondering...why? Is God mad at me? Does He really hear my prayers? In this five-day series, Andrew and Wendy Palau tackle our most common faith struggles with empathy and grace. Let God meet you with His encouragement and reassure you that—yes—He cares about you deeply, and He'll never stop.

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Seek first the Kingdom of God"? Explore these famous words of Jesus found in Matthew 6:33, and consider his way of valuing love and life more than status and wealth. Jesus never minimizes physical needs, but he helps us rethink the things we often love most.