Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:15

Paul, a liberated prisoner of the Lord, begged the church at Ephesus “to walk in a manner worthy of the calling.” We are the Father’s representatives on earth and our calling is to represent Him well. As you strive to live a vibrant life or an abundant life, you become more certain of His calling and choosing of you.

In difficult situations, we long more for a change of circumstances than we do a change in ourselves. Surprisingly, changing what’s inside of us by choosing gratitude changes our perspective even if circumstances remain undesirable. That’s why God tells us to be grateful in all circumstances. Practicing thankfulness is more powerful than we think. In this study, we’ll learn how God uses gratitude to change our lives for the better.

The Thanksgiving holiday might be past, but a spirit of thanksgiving should go with you all year round. In this 5-step plan, you will be encouraged to practice thankfulness in every situation every day.

We each have so many opportunities to do things for God that sometimes we forget that our first calling is simply to delight in our identity as His Beloved. In this five-day reading plan, singer, song-writer, and author Christy Nockels invites us to set aside our hustle for God and instead rest in who He created us to be. And from that beautiful place we find our true identity.

How do we carry God’s presence everywhere? How can we be the church beyond Sunday meetings? Join Austin & Lindsey Adamec on this 5-day devotional as they explore the wonder of carrying the Kingdom of God and how it transforms us. From biblical encouragement, songs and testimonies that inspired their latest worship album ‘Sound Of The House’, the Adamecs have filled each day with life-changing truth.

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. Your own bad habits may or may not be as dramatic as those on television, but rest assured—everyone struggles with one or more. In this five-day reading plan, Pastor Skip shares that God has given us power over bad habits.

Many of us speak words of defeat, telling ourselves things that we would never say to someone else. This week, we’re going to reshape those messages in the light of God’s Word. At the end of each day’s reading is a challenge, which is your opportunity to change the narrative of your self-talk and listen to what God thinks of you instead.

How can we effectively fight against sin? God has already won the war against sin, and as you examine His Word along with Ashley Chesnut, you’ll be equipped to battle against sin and aid others in the fight.

This video series is all about patience--what it is and how to live your life with it in order to love and serve those around you.

Our lives are the books the world will read. But all in all our prayer is that our lives are inevitably seen as a living letter from the King of Kings to His beloved people. A letter wrapped in the story of our lives that is evidence of a God who is working in every situation and circumstance. This life we live isn’t ours – it’s His.

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. The Chosen is the first multi-season show about the life of Jesus, and in this five-day plan, Pastor Skip explains that although Jesus was rejected by men to the point of crucifixion, He was chosen by God as the once-for-all sacrifice for our sins and Jesus' followers are also chosen by God.

An enduring theme throughout Scripture and modern life is that the nature, manifestation, and benefits of love are essential parts of being human. Maybe, the most important. In this five-part series, we explore what love is and how to love better.

I never thought I was one of those people who would struggle with their faith. But the disappointments, hurt by other Christians, and questions about God had caused my faith to fracture. Yet fractures only cause permanent deformities if they aren’t treated correctly. Under the right kind of care, every fracture can be reset and heal beautifully. And every faith that has been deconstructed can be rebuilt into something stronger.

A church in motion - never stuck or stagnant in our walk with Jesus, but always taking steps; not leaps, but continual steps of growth in God. A church that is helping people towards greater spiritual maturity by taking steps to know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. A study from the book of Colossians.

God’s plan for the church is a body that represents “every nation, tribe, people and language.” Sadly, this is not how the church looks. In this plan, pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis encourage you to start to dialogue about this important issue. God and Race probes the meaning of racial reconciliation and helps you be a positive force to move beyond hate and injustice, to equality and love.

In a world of constant noise, distraction, entertainment, and pressure, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the chaos. When was the last time you felt truly quiet at heart? You can have peace that passes all understanding in the presence of Jesus! This five-day devotional walks through five ways to intentionally quiet your heart and enjoy the peace that Christ gives, no matter how chaotic your circumstances might be.

Over 100 “one another” commands exist in the Bible. It’s impossible to live the life of discipleship the Bible describes in isolation; it’s equally impossible if our engagement with “community” only involves people facing a stage, singing and receiving teaching once a week, or exclusively discussing impersonal Bible or theology questions. This plan breaks through our individualistic, fast-paced culture to equip you for God’s call to “one another.”

The following reading plan will take you deeper into the three concepts of Spirit, Soul, and Body at a steady pace, building on the message of Jesus' finished work. It will stretch, challenge, and grow you as his follower. Make sure to allow the Holy Spirit space to work in you and to shape you. See the impact for yourself. This is the last of four plans.

Every believer's great calling is to look after and love one another. This 5-day reading plan demonstrates how to accomplish this from a biblical perspective. Put on love, be a light, console, and pray for one another. Continue reading to learn how you can care for others and lead them to God.

As followers of Jesus who possess deep and abiding trust in Him, we are called to let His peace rule in our lives. You will never find peace if you are trying to rule your own life or rule others' lives. Join David Villa in his latest plan as he discusses how we can find God's everlasting peace.

Dating can be fun and fulfilling, but it also can get complicated. Thankfully, there’s wisdom and encouragement in Scripture to guide us toward healthy dating relationships. Whether you’re dating, you want to date, or you’re ready to talk to your kids about dating, this 5-day Bible Plan is for you.

During the early days of the Passion Movement, God connected our story to the confession found in Isaiah 26:8, specifically the last phrase, which says, "For your name and renown are the desire of our souls." The heart of Passion is God's glory, and God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. We pray that this scripture journey through Passion's five core statements and prayers will encourage a posture of gratitude for what He has done and increase expectancy for what He will do in the future.

Men and women are both made in God’s image. But why do we behave so differently then? Could it be that our differences are just a kaleidoscope of different reflections of God’s image? In this Plan, we will explore how to recognize God’s image through our differences in marriage.

The Church is more than a building—it’s people following Jesus together. So we don’t go to church, we are the Church and we exist for the world. Over the next five days, we’ll discover what it means to be the Church in our communities all over the world.

We all are influenced by the boxes we check, whether it’s our incomes, religious affiliations, politics, or something else. In this five-day devotional, pastor Eli Bonilla Jr., author of Mixed, shows us how to navigate our groups with compassion, authenticity, and growth-mindedness by staying rooted in our higher God-given identity.