Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 1:29

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.

We all get derailed, distracted, discouraged at times. Some days it feels like everything has gone wrong. Sink into this devotional’s reminder of God’s promises. His plan to bring light, beauty, and new life is evident from the first verses of Scripture in Genesis through Jesus’s birth, death, and resurrection, and into Revelation’s hope for the time when tears are no more.

Together, let's take a closer look at our illuminated Messiah. What did He represent in days past? What does He mean for us today, and more importantly, eternity? Every Messianic theme from Genesis to Revelation has an illuminated portrait of Jesus alongside a treatise, explaining the theology behind every brushstroke that illustrator Tim Gagnon crafted. May they capture your heart and help you discover more about our Jesus.

This Guided Bible Reading Plan is designed to help you take your Bible reading experience to the next level. If you’ve ever read the Bible and been completely confused, this plan is for you. Within this plan each day you’re equipped with a full summary filled with context so you can have deeper clarity as you read through the book of Genesis.

These devotionals are a wake-up call to rediscover the millions of mysteries and miracles that are hiding in plain sight. We can live life to its full potential when we recognize it for what it is—a God-lavished miracle from start to finish.

God made our bodies to be temples. So let’s take care of ourselves like we are indeed housing the Holy Spirit himself! He gave YOU a specific purpose on this planet, and he’s put me here to help you live this one life you’ve been given with vitality and longevity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Once, a man predicted His own death. He also predicted He’d only be dead for three days. And He was right! Jesus’ death and return to life are the amazing truths of the Easter story. Christians still celebrate the day. But what does it all mean for you? This Bible Plan will help you understand the mysteries and the beauty of Easter!

Does God exist? This is perhaps the most important question of all. Why? Because what we believe about God shapes what we believe about everything else. This one question builds the foundation of every worldview. Throughout this plan we are going to look at some of the historical, scientific, and philosophical evidence for the existence of God.

As we celebrate Black History Month and the many contributions our fellow Americans made to this country, dive into this six-day plan to listen and learn from the perspectives of several African-American Christian coaches and their trials, tribulations, and triumphs in leading their teams. Each day, these coaches explain what identity, character, self-worth, value, significance, purpose, and legacy mean to them and how they train Christ-centered athletes in each word.

God bless you! Welcome to Life in Christ. We want to give you great news, which is that God is waiting for you, to have a life with you, and for you to make Him King of your heart. God loves you and wants you to meet his Son Jesus, who made a sacrifice of love for you and now invites you to have a new life with Him.

It can seem like everything is trying to pull us down and pull us apart. Jesus’ words offer hope to those who have lost their way, bringing the broken and hurting together. This 6-Day Bible Plan and the "Jesus People" album by Danny Gokey reminds us of the unconditional love and truth of God that unites us and has the power to change our lives if we let it!

You have been written into a wonderful story. God’s story is one that includes Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. However, our conversations surrounding sex often focus on the fall - in reality, we were sexual before we were sinful! In this plan, we'll look at what scripture says about God's creation and design for sex.

Spend six days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers pastoral insights on how to find your soul mission—your purpose in life. You have a God-given role that will guide you as you build an intentional life. Discover it now! You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Displaying the Greatness of God in Your Life.”

In the Psalms, King David expresses his desire to “behold the beauty of the Lord and meditate in His temple.” This series of reflections provides a space for readers to examine and delight in the beauty of God revealed through His attributes and actions. Divine beauty is reflected from creation to consummation. What follows is an invitation to respond with worship and wonder.

The doctrines of the Christian faith tell God’s Grand Story by introducing a broad understanding of God and His ways. This six-day devotional will foster spiritual growth and stimulate a desire to know God more. Theological topics coupled to Scripture will awaken you to the sovereign, beautiful, loving God—our Father, Savior, and Life-giver.

Being an everyday disciple of Jesus requires involvement in a community. The Bible makes it clear that God never envisaged or allowed for lone ranger disciples. Everyday disciples find commitment to and involvement in a community both essential and strategic. This plan explores the importance and purpose of community for disciples of Jesus.

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about the end times empowering you to face the future with faith. You will be encouraged to ponder God’s promises for the future. Max Lucado reminds you, “It’s all about hope. It’s all about him."