Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:16

Jesus said in the end of days, the times would be so traumatic and perilous that many people’s hearts would fail them because of fear. In this 5-day reading plan, Rick Renner teaches you practical steps from the Bible that will give you the tools needed to build a solid foundation by which you can maintain and enjoy a peaceful mind when everything around you is falling apart.

Jesus is not just a teacher, a healer, or a prophet — he is the visible image of the invisible God. Through him, we see the fullness of who God is and what he desires for us. In this plan, discover how embracing Jesus changes everything — our view of God, our identity, our purpose, and the power we live by. Let this journey draw you closer to the heart of Christ, who is more than enough.

Ever feel spiritually tired or distant from God? Discover the transformative power of singing your way into His presence. This 5-day journey reveals how singing isn't just for "people who can sing"—it's God's invitation to awakening, healing, and breakthrough. Learn why the biggest book in the Bible is a songbook and how your voice, no matter how it sounds, can become a weapon against fear and a pathway to joy.

The DEEP Bible Study Method will guide you into a richer, more transformative relationship with Scripture. In this 5-day plan, you will learn how to Discover, Explore, Engage, and Prayerfully Practice the Word of God. Through intentional study, introspection, and spirit-led application, you'll build habits that ground your faith and deepen your daily walk with Christ. Go beyond surface reading—go DEEP.

In the tapestry of marriage, threads of leadership, service through spiritual gifts, and discipleship intertwine to create a vibrant and satisfying union. This five-day devotional invites you to explore how actively embracing your spiritual identity and purpose not only deepens your individual walk with Christ but also enriches your marriage. As we lead ourselves in faith, serve one another with our unique gifts, and grow together as disciples, we unlock deeper levels of connection, understanding, and joy within our marriage. Join us as we uncover the powerful connection between our spiritual lives and the flourishing of our marital relationship.

This five-day plan is here to encourage and uplift teachers' hearts and remind them of the impact they have in and beyond their classrooms. Be reminded that you are seen, known, loved, and never alone. Enjoy a sense of peace, see the big picture, and gain some perspective in just five minutes!

What if we viewed creativity as God's Spirit at work in us? That changes everything! Get a burst of inspiration through a short 1-minute video in this 5-day video plan with encouragement from Author Daniel Kooman, Filmmaker Dallas Jenkins, Artist Mindi Oaten, Scientist Dr. Fazale Rana and Rabbi Kirt Schneider who each share special insights about God's creative power.

What does it look like to follow Jesus? How can we express our love through obedience? Focus on knowing and loving Jesus more. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend.

This plan provides you three unique inductive study questions for each reading,  joyfully offered to help you meet God in his Word with greater perceptivity,  understanding, and power. The "Questions for" series was written and edited by InterVarsity staff.

Most of the struggles we have in marriages are not due to a lack of information. They are due to a lack of obedience to what we already know. In this plan, we offer Straight Biblical Truth that will help you with your walk in having a successful marriage.

What do you want to change about your life? Change, in any area, is possible. But you have to know how to reach the source. Over the next 6 days, you will discover the "Triangle of What Controls You" as laid out in Colossians 3 and learn exactly what it takes to transform your life from the inside out!

Most of us know marriage won’t always be a honeymoon, but no one plans for a marriage crisis. Sadly, deep wounds, affairs, addiction, and divorce threaten so many marriages. But there’s good news: no matter what crisis you face, there’s still hope in Christ. Want more of that? Start this hope-filled Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

Let’s be honest—dating is complicated. Who should you date? When do you have the DTR moment? Are soulmates a thing? When should you break it off? Here’s the good news: You’re not expected to figure out the answers to those questions on your own. Learn from others’ dating experiences and how they’ve seen God at work in this Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

The book of Joshua completes the redemptive mission God began in Genesis - to set aside a people through which all the nations would be blessed. Through Christ, we are a part of that blessing. We know who we are. We know what God did for us. We know what to do. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 10 of a 10 part series.

Within Eden, sin moved in and made its home in the world. A world of God’s creation became tainted by a curse of our own doing. There is no doubt that sin came to ravage all things good, but woven throughout all of Scripture is the story of God working all things out for His good. We brought sin into the story, but God is reversing the curse.

When you wake up and realize that happily ever after is not happening, you may be tempted to pull the covers over your head and go back to sleep. Sometimes life can be very painful, but there's good news. You are not alone! There is hope! Welby O'Brien helps us see that true spiritual self-care—in the way our loving Creator designed—is a privilege. And it is totally possible.

You raised your hand. You said a prayer, opened your heart to the Gospel for the first time. Maybe you heard the truth for the first time, or maybe you have known it for years and finally decided that it was time to take a step of faith. You are not alone, but NOW WHAT? This is a six-day devotional that will walk you through what to do next.

What are the ways of Jesus? Jesus has called you and then has asked you to follow him. How do followers begin to live in the ways of Jesus?

Do you ever wonder where peace is when you’re feeling restless? Or when your heart breaks? Or when the world is chaotic? This six-day Bible Plan with video clips from The Loop Show will help you learn how to increase God’s peace in your life.

What are the fruits of the Spirit and how do you know if they are evident in your life? In this powerful 6-day plan, Rick Renner dives deep into Galatians 5:22 and 23 to reveal 9 godly characteristics that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in your life. Learn what they are and how to give God space to build them inside you with this plan.

He is the head of the body, the church. He holds creation together. He’s the first, the best, the priority of everything. Jesus Christ is the center of the circle around which all Christian living revolves. If you’re tempted by false teaching or feel too discouraged to go on, remember who Jesus Christ is in these six lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

In Psalm 16, David speaks of the joy to be found in God’s presence. Do you ever feel like you are lacking joy as you spend time in the Bible? During the next 6 days, we want to take you on a journey in Bible study through Philemon that we think you will find enjoyable, engaging, and transformative.

As women, we can be heroes when it comes to prioritizing care for others. This can lead to neglecting our own spiritual, physical, and emotional health, and can even damage our relationships. It can be hard to give ourselves permission to rest and refresh when we’re overwhelmed and anxious. This plan offers Scriptural encouragement and scientific methods to help you face stress and challenges with renewed confidence, energy, and gratitude.

Are you overwhelmed by the noise, busyness, and pace of your life? Join Jason Perkins for this six-day plan on Soul Care and learn to tend to the garden of your inner life. Discover what it means to apprentice under the Master, Jesus – not just by believing His teachings, but by living the way He lived. As you adopt His rhythms of rest and relationship and practise His habits of silence, solitude, sabbath, and simplicity, your soul will begin to thrive and bear fruit.

Deployments, loss, separations, and constant moves are not for the faint of heart, but God provides rest for the weary and strength for the weak. This 6-day devotional is designed for military families but applicable to any family that has faced frequent moves or separation, provides practical insight, and Biblical wisdom on how to build spiritually strong families, rooted in God's Word.