Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 5:21

How would you describe your faith journey?  Is it a well-established fire?  Is it warming? Comforting? Does it push away darkness?  Or is merely a spark? Not quite yet a flame?  Hardly casting a shadow.  These guided audio meditations will help recognize a spark from an encounter with God.  And watch the spark turn to flame.  Pushing out fear and darkness.

The Word of God gives men more than one responsibility. They are to lead, provide for, and protect their family, instruct their children, and love their wives. That is a man’s God-given role concerning his family. God has given men a position that is servant-oriented. Just as Jesus served His church, men are to serve their families.

The 4 Living Creatures mentioned in the Bible depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. As we examine the nature of the ox, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life.

Being a single mom might be the hardest job in this world. Perhaps it is even more so when combined with raising a boy in today’s society. Despite the challenges, God has provided a way. This devotional is meant to equip all the loving moms with the tools they need to help their sons become men of God.

Scripture parallels the relationship of Christ and His Church, to the marriage union showing us the strength of covenant relationship. Jesus submitted to the will of the Father and demonstrated His love for the Church when He laid down His life. Marriage is a covenant that calls for the couple to relate to one another as exemplified by Jesus. This 3-day plan by Donna Templeton addresses some very necessary relational aspects of marriage.

Why do values matter? And as an entrepreneur, how do you ensure that you’re fostering strong values which then express themselves in your venture? We’ve looked at God’s Word and found four that fit the Faith Driven Entrepreneur: faith, family, work, and fitness. Find out why those matter to you, why they’re in that order, and how you can apply them to your own entrepreneurial journey...

It seems like everyone is searching for “work-life balance” only to find the ideal elusive and out of reach. Maybe that’s because we’re searching for the wrong thing. In this four-day plan I will propose a better, and I believe, more biblical approach for fulfilling all of our roles with excellence for the glory of God.

Ladies, everywhere we turn love songs and movies tell us to follow our heart. If that was such good advice, then why does love often hurt so much? The pain and confusion caused by emotional abuse, deceit, manipulation and control can be traumatizing. If you’ve suffered in destructive relationships, God longs to heal your heart. This plan will help you understand healthy ways to confront abuse and restore your confidence.

Life is like a battle – it's tough and it often feels like we’re losing. But God wants us to walk in victory, because the battle’s already been won. Life is sometimes a fight; but if you’re a child of God, you’re fighting from a place of strength – you’re not weak, you're strong; not because of you but because of Jesus. Let’s fight like God wants us to fight!

The goal of redeeming time is to work hard, play hard, and learn to recharge without the shame of a wasted life. In this four-day study, we’ll look at what the Bible says about redeeming time, including how it is the key to gaining wisdom. Instead of letting time pass us by, let’s learn how to redeem it for our good and God’s glory.

In this 4-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson gives Biblical wisdom for life’s relationships. This plan will encourage you to reflect on singleness, friendship, marriage, and divorce as we attempt to love the way Jesus loved in the various relationships we may find ourselves in.

This plan will explore what the letter of Ephesians can teach us in four areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

It is easy to take everyday things for granted, but the secret to happiness is to enjoy them with gratitude and thanksgiving. A good life is not about what you have or how much you have. It is about what you do with the opportunities in front of you. Everything we come across is an opportunity to give thanks.

How does God envision partnership? If God places families and couples under His special protection, what about singles? What does a healthy balance between self-love and love of neighbor have to do with happy partnerships? In this plan, you will find out how you can live out God's idea of community and partnership, even and especially as a single.

By focusing on our marriage within the context of Scripture, we give God the opportunity to reveal new insights about our relationship and strengthen our bond. This Plan features a focused passage of Scripture and quick thoughts each day to initiate discussion and prayer with your spouse. This five-day plan is a short-term commitment to help you invest in your lifelong relationship. For more content, check out finds.life.church

What makes marriage work? These videos will help you discover God's blueprint for marriage in Ephesians chapter 5.

Join us as we ask questions about life. Here's five pieces by fellow young people on topics that are close to our hearts. May these help you make sense of all that you're experiencing in life and draw you closer to Jesus. He's the one who gives meaning to life.

Walks are often enjoyed with other people. It’s great to be able to talk about what you’re seeing, feeling, and hearing. As we walk with God, He also intends for us to help others WALK more closely with Him. Each of the 5 days of this audio plan contains a short message (1-2 minutes). We will cover mentoring, connecting with others, seeing opportunities and handling challenges together.

For anything to endure, a strong foundation is required. Marriage is no different. The First Few Years of Marriage provides the tools to build a marriage that lasts a lifetime.

God, as the Author of love, has provided answers for those pursuing successful relationships. Living in the reality of an extraordinary marriage is not only possible today, but fully within the grasp of anyone willing to live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ. Inspired by EXTRAORDINARY, a film created by Liberty University, this 5-day study addresses the challenges facing marriages today while also offering hope and healing through the truth of God’s Word. See EXTRAORDINARY, a special one-night event in theaters Thursday, September 7 ONLY.

We all go thru life running on self-effort, and we eventually get to the “pulling out our hair” moments from all that we must deal with daily. However, did you know that our Heavenly Father gave  us a helper? This helper supersedes all our natural abilities and once we get to the point of total dependence life becomes easier- “Would you take the help today?”

As believers we are a part of God’s new humanity, and as a result we are called to walk in distinctiveness. We are called to walk in love, rejecting the idolatry of disordered sexuality. We are called to walk in humility, rejecting the idolatry of power. Walking in integrity, we reject the idolatry of success. And rejecting the power of greed, we are called to walk in simplicity. 

You know the saying, "Won the battle but lost the war." It's a profound description of what can happen in a marriage if one spouse insists on always winning arguments and getting their own way. The victory may feel good in the short term, but it can do serious damage to your relationship, long term. Pete Briscoe brings a fresh perspective about what it really means to win at marriage.

Christ in you is the hope of glory. Are you living more out of your old, dead nature or your new nature and identity in Christ? Have you drifted away from Jesus? To come back into being a wholly surrendered follower of Christ, we are called to die daily! When you hear the call, how do you respond?

Simple Pursuit is a bold call from the heartbeat of the Passion Movement to live for what matters most…God’s Glory. And God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. But what does that actually look like? Our House is the second plan of five plans that will help guide you closer to Him and His glory.