Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:20

Have you felt cut back recently?  Pruned?  Pieces of you taken away? These audio-guided meditations will help you understand why God often seems to prune us back even in the cold winter days of our life.  And remember that His pruning will soon result in you bearing more fruit, and even richer and finer fruit, soon and for His glory.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This plan inspects Colossians 3.

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.

Have you yet encountered the experience of your young children demanding their own way? Of resisting (if not defying) your God-given authority as parents? If you have made it this far without running into such a situation (it generally doesn’t take too long since “folly is bound up in the heart of a child”), it’s coming. We’ll think this week about loving and wise parental responses.

The book of Colossians has a lot to say about how the gospel should shape our chosen vocation. Over the next four days, we will look at a few key passages in this beloved book, unpacking how Paul’s words should impact the work we do each day.

Where are your values taking you, or better yet, what are your values? We cannot form our Biblical values through our strength only through God's. Recalibrate your values as you fast, pray, and l.o.v.e.

While imprisoned in Rome, Paul warns believers to remain vigilant against false teaching by beautifully expounding on the cosmic Person of Christ. Jesus is “the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent” (Colossians 1:18). In response to Christ’s preeminence, Paul commands his readers to “seek the things that are above where Christ is…and not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:1-2).

According to new research, "regular grateful thinking can increase happiness by as much as 25%". Intentionally choosing to be grateful for what we have yields a by-product of more joy in our lives. In this plan, we are exploring what the Bible says about gratitude as well as some simple steps you can take to live a life of more gratitude and find more joy in life!

The world calls us to live for ourselves. God, however, calls His children to live to a different standard. Join in this Abide meditation as we explore the core biblical values of living a life of radical obedience to Him.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

For many, the subject of submission is a painful one, and understandably so, as some have used submission as an excuse to abuse their power. However, Godly submission is actually the complete opposite! Godly submission is about humility, service, and love. Come discover the sacred joy of authentic submission as exemplified by Jesus Christ!

A church in motion - never stuck or stagnant in our walk with Jesus, but always taking steps; not leaps, but continual steps of growth in God. A church that is helping people towards greater spiritual maturity by taking steps to know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. A study from the book of Colossians.

Parenting is a daunting task, but one that is so rewarding. How do we know if we’re doing it right? How do we know if our children will come out ok? Join us as we read these devotionals to see how God intended all this to be.

Parenting can be hard on a marriage, and challenging seasons of parenting can be even harder. That can certainly be the case during your kid’s teen years. If you’re in this stage right now, or soon to be, this plan is for you. In this plan by Lindsay Few, see what Scripture has to say to help you keep growing your marriage while your kids are in these formative years.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

The Bible is a big book and can often feel intimidating. But this big book contains God’s story and plan for creation. When we take time to read it slowly and reflect on its words, it transforms our lives. Join us as we do just that with this five-day reading plan on the book of Colossians.

God created us for relationships. In fact, the greatest commandment—to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to love our neighbor as our self—is all about relationships (Matthew 22:36-40). But that’s not exactly easy all the time; relationships are messy and tough. In this plan, you’ll encounter practical Scripture passages that will help you build, maintain, and expand your relationships with God and others.

Marriage is a challenging and rewarding relationship, and so often we forget that “I do” is only the beginning. Fortunately, the Bible has much to say about marriage from both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives. The brief Scripture passages you’ll encounter each day of this plan are designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s design for marriage—and deepen your relationship with your spouse in the process.

This plan provides you three unique inductive study questions for each reading,  joyfully offered to help you meet God in his Word with greater perceptivity,  understanding, and power. The "Questions for" series was written and edited by InterVarsity staff.

Most of the struggles we have in marriages are not due to a lack of information. They are due to a lack of obedience to what we already know. In this plan, we offer Straight Biblical Truth that will help you with your walk in having a successful marriage.

What are the ways of Jesus? Jesus has called you and then has asked you to follow him. How do followers begin to live in the ways of Jesus?

He is the head of the body, the church. He holds creation together. He’s the first, the best, the priority of everything. Jesus Christ is the center of the circle around which all Christian living revolves. If you’re tempted by false teaching or feel too discouraged to go on, remember who Jesus Christ is in these six lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

In Psalm 16, David speaks of the joy to be found in God’s presence. Do you ever feel like you are lacking joy as you spend time in the Bible? During the next 6 days, we want to take you on a journey in Bible study through Philemon that we think you will find enjoyable, engaging, and transformative.

This 6-day plan will walk you through the book of Colossians by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what’s happening in the text. You'll also learn how each part of the story points to Jesus, and how Jesus is always enough.

As values continue to shift in our world, it can be difficult to know what principles should guide a Christian home. This six-day devotional offers clear and concise guidance on what God expects from Christian households.