Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 2:2

What if there’s a simple way of living, a way of “practicing” our life, that inexorably draws us closer to Jesus’ gravitational pull—close enough that we can no longer escape his orbit? What if we replace the 543 “must-do’s” of the Christian life with only one thing? What if our interest and curiosity is funneled into a “nothing but Jesus” kind of life? (Taken from the book The Jesus-Centered Life by Rick Lawrence, a companion to the Jesus-Centered Bible—jesuscenteredbible.com.)

There is a sacred anxiety when believers feel called to minister, especially when distracted by an awareness of their inadequacies. But God is more concerned with the condition of the heart and willingness to respond than a person’s abilities or inabilities.

“Different…why can’t they see it’s hard to be different.” This devotion explores our identity, purpose, and strength in Christ. Be encouraged that God LOVES differences and variety, and that these are actually gifts. Stand your ground, be proud of who you’ll become, and don’t ever run or hide from who you really are.

This 3 day devotional is from Lindy Cofer, based on her album, “I Saw The Lord".

God is at work in our lives every day. We have so many stories to tell. Our stories build bridges that help people relate to the gospel, they remind us to rely on His power, not our own, and they stir up our hearts in praise. Check out this short plan for some inspiration to share your story.

Experience the adventure, beauty, and fullness of life through the church as God intended. 

When thinking about our sins, we often remember the familiar line in the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” This four-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, focuses on how, with God’s grace through Jesus, we have a victory over sin.

Praying the 5th Century prayer of Saint Patrick is a practice that has helped many Christians. We pray with the words of this great prayer and allow the wisdom of Saint Paul in his letters to guide us deeper into the profound understanding of ‘God in us’.

As you begin to talk more with others about Jesus, it is important to develop your sharing skills . Growth involves learning how to share about Jesus more naturally and frequently. Each of these devotionals contain a short audio message (1-2 minutes). The guests talk about spiritual mentors, your personal story, challenging circumstance, sharing online and overcoming fear. 

How do you see yourself? Has your perception of yourself been negatively influenced by lies from your parents, peers, or society? These lies can easily enslave us, but if we're in Christ, we have a new, freeing identity in Him. In this 5-day reading plan, Pete Briscoe teaches us what the Bible says about our new identity in Christ that if we grasp, will change our reality today!

   The Perfect Way for Horse Lovers to Start the Day Horses nuzzle their way into our hearts and have a way of teaching us a lot about life, and even about God. Just ask horse enthusiast Cara Whitney, wife of comedian and actor Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy). In her debut devotional, Unbridled Faith , Cara shares the countless spiritual lessons she’s learned from the horses on her farm. 

Most people slip by in life without a passion for God, spending their lives on trivial diversions, and living for comfort and pleasure. Don’t get caught up in a life that counts for nothing. This 5-day plan adapted from John Piper’s book Don’t Waste Your Life will challenge you to live and die boasting in the cross of Christ and making the glory of God your singular passion. Learn to live for Christ, and don’t waste your life!

Christianity calls us to sacrifice instead of living for oneself. We can't do both. Paul wrote about this in his letter to a divided and self-centered people to remind them to follow Jesus and only Jesus. In this RightNow Media study, Jennie Allen walks into the messy lives of the Corinthians and takes us through Paul’s words to learn how we should distinguish ourselves from the culture even today.

The Holy Spirit uses God’s Word to grow believers in their faith and increase their passion for Jesus. Break down the book of 1 Corinthians into the “Big Picture” of the passage, then “Digging Deeper” into that section and then move into “Living Out” the lessons that are taught in the passage in this 5-day reading plan.

EVANGELISM…what do you feel when you hear this word? Most Christians we talk to these days feel a mix of emotions from discomfort to dread. You are not alone. Christians—regardless of age—feel stuck when it comes to being open about who Jesus is in their life. In the Exploring Evangelism Myths plan we discuss five myths that hold people back from sharing the Gospel. Let’s rediscover evangelism together.

How effectively are you living for eternity? Are you living your life by the flesh or by the Spirit? We want to help you discover a new way to be human by introducing you to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us total access to Jesus. The Spirit of God will fill every void in your life.

Welcome to Joy and the Single Mom. This was written to the mom struggling to find her joy again. Maybe you once laughed without fear of your future, but those days are long gone. The weights have all come crashing down, and joy seems to have flown out the door long ago. This plan is for you if you’re going through a tough season.

Post-modern, post-Christian, post-everything...this is how our present age is often described. But is it really true—is evangelism dead? The answer is a resounding NO! In this five-day devotional, worldwide evangelists Andrew and Wendy Palau will share biblical truths for our modern times and reignite your desire to share Jesus. Evangelism is alive and well, and we need it now more than ever.

Struggling with doubt? You’re in good company, alongside many others in Scripture. At times, though, we can feel a deep sense of angst when doubts arise about God, His goodness, His control, or even His existence. In this 5-Day devotional plan, we’ll give you some practical steps to help you conquer your doubt.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19a). The Kendrick Brothers’ movie THE FORGE powerfully illustrates the impact of discipleship. Co-writer and producer Stephen Kendrick says, “Discipleship is helping people know God and to have a personal daily walk in a relationship with Him.” Based on THE FORGE, this five-day devotional focuses on discipleship, why it matters, and how it looks.

How much freer and more confident would you be if you didn’t self-edit, self-filter, or self-argue at every turn? How would your life unfold if you really believed—in mind, heart, and body—that almighty God loves you and has called you to this amazing life? This devotional is a biblically rich guide to getting your spirit back.

Missional living is not self-powered or self-directed. It’s not about seeing a challenge, gearing up, and running toward it all on your own strength. That way lies sure disillusionment and even bitterness. Missional living is 100% empowered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit — his power, presence, provision, and perspective. In this 5-day plan, we’ll look at how the first disciples and apostles learned to live missional lives shaped by the gifts that Jesus gave them through his Spirit.

Join us for a devotional inspired by the song ‘Mercy On Display’ written by Darlene Zschech & the HopeUC Team. When Jesus died on the Cross, the mercy of God was poured into history. Now we get to be God’s mercy on display in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Discover more of God's plan to use your life to bring mercy and hope to others.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

The Bible tells us that in just 40 days, God worked miracles, changed people's hearts, and helped them become better in big ways. In 40 days, complete transformation can happen! Forty Days of EVANGELISM & DISCIPLESHIP