Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philippians 2:8

Do you want better relationships? Do you consider yourself to be a loving person? It may sound simple, but loving others well is layered and comes with many challenges. It’s more than emotion or affection. It’s more than having things in common. Join Jada Edwards as she shows you how love is a divine choice to act in a favorable way toward another and how it’s more than making friends, acts of kindness, romance or marital love. It’s about redefining love from God’s perspective and discovering its divine power.

This devotion contains encouraging Bible verses for when you feel rebellious. Let these Bible verses strengthen your spiritual life.

Written by a military combat veteran, this devotional explores the question, “How can I have hope after dealing with trauma?” Those that have suffered traumatic events in their lives deal with a unique set of emotional and spiritual issues that are clearly addressed in scripture. It is our prayer that you will find the hope and healing that God alone can provide.

We hold on to the promise that “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” (Hab 2:14). Yet we don’t have to wait for that future day to spend time pondering and relishing God’s glory. In this 6-day devotional, James Hamilton guides readers through Scripture and enables them to pause and treasure God’s glory.

Most men know specific Bible stories, but do they know the overarching story of the Bible? Eric Geiger’s Unfolded Bible study invites men to explore the story of a God who loves us, longs to be known by us, and ultimately invites us into His story. This devotional walks through the epistles and examines who Christ is, what Christ did, who we are, and how we should live.

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.

When you serve more, you take less. When you give more, you need less. When you thank more, you want less. When there’s more of God, you’re selfless. If you’re ready for more of God, start this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Selfless. 

With transparency, humor, heart-tugging storytelling, and more than a little personal confession, Martin shows us that no matter where we live or how much we have, as we learn what it is to be with people as Jesus was, we'll find our very lives. 

We are all born of a woman—an unchanging fact. We are the manifestation of both parents, and as we grow, we see both physical and characteristic similarities. Jesus, although born of a woman, was not the manifestation of Mary and Joseph – but of God Himself. In Plan 1 of 19, John shows us how Jesus isn’t just the Son of God – but God Himself.

Scripture elevates God to His rightful place as the sovereign Lord of all creation, reminding us we are not sovereign but finite. We’re not the point. We’re here to point to the Point. Taken from the teaching of Casting Crown's lead singer, Mark Hall, these devotionals are designed to recalibrate our perspectives in a selfish world.

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!

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage-by-passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, and spiritual, this series will give a major boost to your understanding of how to live the eternal truths contained within this important book of the Bible. In this eighth delivery of the series, the apostle challenges us not to love the world but to love God more.

Have you ever felt it is hard to abide in Christ when God seems so distant? Many Christians, including pastors, missionaries and full-time workers, admit to feeling distant from God and ministering from an empty heart. As we discover God’s call to abide, work, rest and walk with Him, we can learn to experience joy and fullness in the Secret Place of His Presence.

People have always wondered if God is real. Today, more than ever, people are wondering if God is even good. Why? Because we’ve forgotten what it means to be Good News. But Jesus has been Good News for us, so we are called to be Good News for others. Discover what it looks like to become a Good News person.

The story of Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, is one of love, hope and redemption. Through a series of challenging circumstances, these women found the need to relocate to a faraway land. This story is one repeating itself throughout the world today. Whether we are the ones on the move or those welcoming new neighbors, how will we allow God’s providence to work in our lives and those around us?

Do you ever want just a little bit more? More sneakers. More skateboards. More candy. More games. Whatever it may be that you love, you just want more! This Bible Plan will help you learn to say a thankful “enough,” and help you see that when you live like Jesus, you can find more happiness in asking “How much can I give?” instead of “How much more can I get?”

In the book of Matthew, Jesus lays out eight radical statements introducing us to several concepts that may seem counterintuitive yet, bring great blessing upon our souls. In this devotional, we will look at each of these statements and discover the marvelous design God has upon our lives as we follow him and humbly seek to live out all that he has taught us.

Most of us like hearing a good story and the really good stories usually have a backstory. Backstories provide context for the main story and help us understand how the various pieces of that story are connected. The backstories surrounding Jesus’ birth are no different. Understanding the backstories of Jesus’ birth makes the events surrounding His arrival even more wondrous and the best part is, this story is true!

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.

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.

The voices that fly around inside our minds can either create peace and balance or chaos and disruption. Join us in our 6 day devotional to help equip you in finding internal peace amongst the noise of life.

The Trinity is a mystery but not one that is unsearchable. Throughout Scripture, we see God reveal Himself in distinct and unique ways through the three persons of the Godhead. This six-day plan will instruct the believer on who the Triune God is and who we are called to be in response. Jamey Webster is a former CEO in the oil industry and is currently studying at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Spend six days this advent season with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers timely insights on Christ’s divinity and humanity. Prepare your heart for the celebration of Christmas by contemplating the importance of the virgin birth and its implications for our Christian faith.

When we give our lives to Jesus as Savior and Lord, a passion within us is sparked to love Him with all our hearts. Yet, over time, we tend to grow lukewarm in our walk with God. A dryness sets in. Through this 6-day devotional, may we grow in our love for God, recognizing and responding to the truth that He first loved us.

This plan explores generosity as a key mark of leadership and a source of joy. Generosity was demonstrated by King David, Israel’s greatest king, and by his officials, commanders, and subjects, who gave willingly so that King Solomon, David’s son, would be able to build a temple for God.