Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:27

This devotional draws inspiration from Benjamin E. Mays' groundbreaking work Seeking to Be Christian in Race Relations, offering reflections that challenge readers to embody justice, love, and reconciliation. Mays, a theologian, educator, and civil rights advocate, explores what it means to live out Christ’s teachings in the face of systemic inequality and social unrest.

God chose Noah to assume the important role as the “second father” of all humanity. Explore the meaning of the covenant in Noah’s time and the significance of this binding agreement with God in our world today.

You’re not a pastor or donor-supported missionary, but a “mere Christian” who works as an entrepreneur, barista, or programmer. In this five-day reading plan, we’ll explore the lives of some mere Christians in the Bible and what they can teach us about our own work today.

This devotional reminds us of God’s perfect design and how creation testifies to His existence (Romans 1). Yet, sin has disrupted this plan, leaving a void we try to fill with worldly pleasures. The hope lies in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and restoration through the gospel. It challenges us to recognize our need for God and embrace the joy and purpose found only in Him, assuring us that no matter how lost we feel, His arms are always open.

These five days of devotions explore Spirit-led self-awareness: learning to listen to yourself with curiosity instead of condemnation, to respond to fear with gentleness and trust, and to walk inward with the Holy Spirit as your guide. How do we shift from survive to thrive in the midst of tremendous daily challenges?

They weren’t pastors or religious professionals. They were “mere Christians.” But through their work they changed the world. In this reading plan, I’ll introduce you to these 5 men and women who show us what it looks like to glorify God through our seemingly “secular” work today (Fred Rogers, Fannie Lou Hamer, Ole Kirk Christiansen, Hannah More, and C.S. Lewis).

You’re invited to live in the greatest story—the story of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is one true story that invites us to know and love God. In this four-day devotional, you will better understand the point of this story: the kingdom of God is about God establishing His presence with His people in His place as they live out His purposes.

God designed you to create for a purpose. In this 5-day plan, you'll discover God’s purpose in creation through five key themes: Relationship, Character Development, Responsibility, Multiplication, and Joy. As you apply these principles, you'll see how modeling God's creative process shapes both your work and your daily walk with the Lord. By the end, you'll be equipped to create with greater intention, impact, and joy.

To have a thriving and successful marriage that stands the test of time, we need to understand why God designed marriage in the first place. To find that out, we must go back to the owner’s manual on marriage, the Bible, for help. This devotional looks at four reasons why God created marriage—and how following His playbook in your marriage can make all the difference.

This 5-day Bible reading plan by Yareli Tilan is a gentle invitation to rediscover how deeply loved and valued you are in God’s eyes. No matter how long we’ve walked with the Lord, it’s easy to lose sight of our worth and let self-doubt creep in. But God calls us His beloved children—and that truth changes everything. As you spend time in Scripture, reflect, and apply what you read, may your heart be refreshed, your identity in Christ strengthened, and your confidence renewed. Step into each day with the assurance that you are Confidently You!

Did you know that your Primary Purpose in life is to know and be known by God? This Bible Plan is not a list of rules. It’s not telling you to do better. Rather, let’s take a look at a sustainable lifestyle that embraces the Way of Jesus. God wants to know and be known by you.

Loneliness is a condition all of us may experience at some point in life. Why is it that different people seem to experience loneliness in different ways? Is it normal to experience loneliness? If it brings pain and suffering, can it be overcome, and most importantly, how?

Courtney Smallbone is fervent about living a life that’s all in. Her greatest desire is to come alongside women and help them move from living in black and white to living in full color. She’s married to Luke Smallbone, one-half of GRAMMY®-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY, and you can find her living in full color as an amateur homesteader—raising cattle and children on a farm outside Nashville, Tennessee.

Ready to discover who Jesus really is? Join this 5-day journey to personally know the Son of God, explore His radical claims, and understand why He is still changing lives today and wants to change yours. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking answers. Feel free to invite your searching friends along—this plan is designed for you to explore together, discovering the truth about Jesus’s life and mission. Let’s start the journey to faith!

Do you love to see people become better versions of themselves? Are you thinking of people right now who you’re invested in as a parent, mentor, leader, or friend? This Life.Church Bible Plan was written by someone like you, for someone like you. It’s based off the free Conversations e-book, and gives you a practical framework for turning everyday discussions into life-giving moments.

In the world, it’s easy for us to question our identities and who we are. We try to fit in and be like everyone else, but the truth is – We are not! Who you are is wrapped up in one Person only, and His name is Jesus. As you read through this plan, I pray that you would find your true self – the one that God created you to be.

Make no mistake.  You are no cosmic accident or walking fish.  You are the direct result of the inclination, desire, and Word of the Almighty God!  He crafted you.  He formed you.  He put the breath of life in your lungs. The pinnacle of His creation, you were made in His image.  Why?  For one purpose alone, His glory.

He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, you are not alone. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, God With Us .

David Platt believes that the truths of the gospel should compel us to a contrite, compassionate, and courageous personal response to social issues in the culture. This study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow Christ in countercultural ways. There will be a cost. There will be a reward. Do Christians in the contemporary church have the courage to counter the culture?

Songs of Praise is a six-day devotional on songs in the Bible that will help you grow in your spiritual walk as you praise God for who He is and what He has done for us. Let us continually praise His majesty.

Change isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. Starting a few small good habits can change how you see yourself today and transform you into the person you want to be tomorrow. This Life.Church Bible Plan moves through Scripture with a simple acronym for making good daily habits that actually stick.

This is part 2 of a 2-part study “How to be a Christian at work.” In this study, we discover 5 additional insights to help you live out your faith at work, in a way that honors God and is also pleasing to your boss and those you work with. Join us to find out how to BLESS others at your work today!

Exploring our creative freedom, enlivened by the gospel – this plan breaks the misconception that only a few are born to be creative. We are created in the image of God hence we inherit his creative nature. As we unravel our nature to create, write, draw, sing or cook – it will lift our eyes to transcendence that goes beyond who we.

Does your family have a nativity set? Nativities can be more than toys or decorations—they can teach our children about the people God invited to join heaven in celebrating Jesus' birth. Join us for this six-day Advent plan for families featuring devotions from the CSB One Big Story Bible. Each day will focus on a key person at the nativity and a key truth we learn about God from them.

At some point we all ask questions about why we were created, what are we supposed to do and what does God want from us. The world usually tries to answer these questions very differently than scripture. God loves you and made you for a very specific reason. Over the next six days learn how to live the abundant life God desires.