Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 2:8

It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the injustices we see in the world. We don’t know what to do and we might think we have nothing to offer. But by using our gifts in collaboration with others, we can do more together than we ever could on our own. This seven-day plan explores how the body of Christ can transform society—when we stand together.

Does your faith sometimes feel more like a programmed routine than an exciting adventure? No matter what season of life we are in, our hearts hunger for a fresh, revolutionary journey with Jesus. This week’s devotional invites us closer to the Jesus of the Gospels who calls us to follow him into a bigger life than we can imagine—because he loves who God created us to be.

Explore what it means to have a life RESET by Jesus in this 7-day plan. Discover your RESET identity, purpose, community, and more as you move closer to Jesus and to the world around you.

Refreshingly different from other studies that promise help with sexual temptation, this devotional from Noah Filipiak (based on his new book) turns typical "purity" strategies on their head by addressing head-on our sense of self-entitlement and our self-seeking tendencies. You'll discover how the mercy of Jesus uniquely satisfies your unmet longings and provides you with unparalleled fullness that can only be found in Christ.

We all want to make a difference, but many of us aren’t sure where to start. And sometimes our best intentions can lead to unintended negative impacts. So how do we help our communities without robbing others of their dignity? In this 7-day Bible Plan about community empowerment, we’ll discover that communities change from the inside out, so the best way to start is to humbly listen.

Every pastor's wife is a faithful servant and leader in her own right. Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife—she's been filling that role for more than twenty years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to those in ministry, recognizing the distinctives of our calling and the necessity for strong relationships that help each of us to thrive.

What makes a real man? It doesn’t have to do with winning weight-lifting contests or having lots of dates or—this one might surprise you—knowing how to barbeque. Instead, the world is yearning for men who show up. In this refreshingly honest look at God’s calling to men of all interests and backgrounds, Brant Hansen explains what Biblical manhood looks like—and why becoming a real man matters so much.

What do you think of when you hear the word ambition? Self-centeredness? Greed? In this seven-day study, you’ll learn that God wants you to develop ambition—Holy Ambition! Bible teacher and pastor Chip Ingram draws from the story of Nehemiah to help you develop the seven conditions you need to let God use your gifts and dreams to transform the world.

The Power of Father Love 7-Day Devotional was created to encourage, enthuse and empower men to be the best versions of themselves in their roles as fathers. Using the description of agape given in 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, this devotional helps dads apply these characteristics of God’s love in their fathering practices. The series offers men practical suggestions for growth as nurturers and spiritual leaders of their children and families.

Have you ever been typing and wished you knew faster ways to complete certain tasks? Throughout this series, we are going to teach you a few computer shortcuts with spiritual principles from God’s Word connected to them that you can apply to your life. Join us for seven days of learning spiritual shortcuts!

If you need help explaining to others why people need salvation, join us in walking through some scriptures that are filled with comforting words you can share. We’ll take a look at seven facets of the gift of salvation that God has provided for us, focusing primarily on Ephesians 2.

Sexual intimacy is a challenge for many couples, but what if you are working from the wrong understanding of what makes a great sex life? In this study, you will read about how sexuality was created to be a divine metaphor, teaching us about the nature of God’s covenant love. Our sexuality should actually draw us into greater intimacy with God! Based on the book, "God, Sex, and Your Marriage."

This week is peppered with a little bit of everything. Friend, do you need to be reassured that God restores? That He sent His Son, just for you? That you MATTER?

In this 7-day plan, you are invited to reflect upon the everyday joys and challenges of the Christmas season in order to quiet your heart in celebration of the message of the manger.

Sometimes what we need to grow in our relationships isn't the right answers, but the right questions. This Bible plan walks you through 7 essential questions that will help you grow in your relationship with God and others.

Hope has come into the world! It’s Jesus—God with us! At this time of the year, we celebrate the greatest Miracle ever. It came in a small package and had an eternal impact on you and me. Will you come and spend some time reflecting and preparing your heart for this amazing Emmanuel—God who is with us?

Have you ever wondered about your purpose in this life? Some seek their so-called destiny for a lifetime and never find it, while others seem to embrace a calling in which they find fulfillment.

You can recognize and overcome the lies holding you back from leading like Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll find daily encouragement along with insights into the common lies that tempt you and cause you to fail at servant leadership. You won’t only learn to notice the lies in yourself and others, you’ll find out how to fight the lies through servant leadership.

Looking closer at the landscape of our culture today, many are caught up in self-promotion, self-indulgence, and glory-seeking. Reflecting on our current times, it does make you wonder, has the Biblical virtue of humility largely vanished from our culture, including our church culture? In this reading plan, we will observe what God's Word says about humility and how His faithful followers have embodied humility through the years.

Ministry leaders are some of the hardest-working people in the world—and they have a high rate of burnout to prove it. As a leader, if you aren’t taking care of yourself, it will catch up with you. Healthy rhythms of work and rest are the key to a thriving ministry. Learn to fine-tune your leadership to become a high-capacity leader without exhaustion or discouragement.

Those who struggle with mental illness frequently feel isolated and alone. However, God is with us in our suffering. We will examine five Bible characters who struggled with mental illness. We will then consider the new heaven and new earth, where mental illness will be no more.

Perhaps one of the most impressive short stories of all time, the book of Ruth is an account of God’s redeeming love. The book of Ruth is a fantastic story of how God uses the lives of ordinary people to work His sovereign will. With beautiful allegories of Christ’s love and sacrifice for His people, we are shown the lengths God goes to redeem His children.

Spend a week studying the book of Philippians using the Courage For Life Study Bible. Ann White, general editor of the Courage For Life Study Bible, takes you through key passages in the book of Philippians using the inductive Bible study method found on each page of Bible text in the Courage For Life Study Bibles.

Tired of being stuck in your head, but feeling like you're on the verge of going out of your mind? It's time to wake up and break free! Daydreaming may have kept you bound, but God offers true freedom when you renew your mind through His word. This devotional explains how to cast down vain imaginations and surrender your story to the greatest author and perfecter of your faith.

The Promised Messiah is a four-week Bible study for the season of Advent. As we dive into the specific messianic promises God gave His people, we’ll see how Jesus fulfilled every single one of these promises and how He continues to keep His promises, even today.