Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Watch a fiery baton twirler light up the night, and you'll see a visual of two emotions spinning within us: pride and shame. While they seem opposite, their connection can set our world ablaze. In this Bible study, we'll explore their kinship, how Jesus can extinguish these flames, and lead us towards a life worth rallying behind - a cause for celebration surpassing any homecoming weekend.

Prayer doesn't have to be complicated! God wants to hear from us anytime about anything. We don't have to use fancy words or worry about doing it right. We just have to start the conversation. This 5-day plan will walk you through five different prayers that can be life-changing as you deepen your relationship with the Father.

This five-day plan explores practices Christians can implement in their daily walk with Christ to live a big faith at work.

Being resilient is to not give up... to believe every situation is redeemable. This 5-day mentoring lesson plan helps us discover what resilience means from experiences gained with mission work in the sports movement. The diverse stories are subtle, simple, and unique as they help readers get a clear perspective on being resilient.

This Bible Plan accompanies the album “Sing As One” from Life.Church Worship. Created to inspire a heart of worship, as you walk through this 5-day video plan, be encouraged to let your guard down and worship God with abandon, not just as a listener, but as a participant.

Get ready to rock the beautiful chaos of motherhood! Embrace it all with confidence, gratitude, and the awesome support of your mom tribe. Laugh off imperfections, knowing that God's got your back. Find joy in the messy moments, and shift your perspective for serious good vibes. Remember, you're not alone—build those connections and tackle motherhood together. So, let's dive in fearlessly and own this fantastic journey, mama!

When Adam and Eve first sinned, God “cursed…the ground” ensuring that “thorns and thistles” would make our work futile and frustrating until the New Earth (see Genesis 3 and Isaiah 65). We should lament over the thorns and thistles that thwart our work (see Joel 1:4-12). But we should also give thanks for them. Why? Find out in this five-day plan.

Sometimes we feel like we're in this dry and distant place from God when we pray. Searching for God, but He seems far away. Or we picture ourselves coming before this totally All-Powerful figure with the mixed feelings of awe and undeserved. But do you know that God longs to spend time with you, like with a buddy, or Father with son or daughter, just because He loves you.

Social media influencers affect many of their followers’ life choices, including clothes, entertainment, desires, morals, and beliefs. In the Pure Flix Original movie “Divine Influencer,” Olivia Golden (Lara Silva) transforms from a self-centered influencer to one inspired by the greatest influencer of all…Jesus. Through this plan, our hope is that you will be inspired to go and fulfill your calling to be an influencer for Jesus Christ.

The prayer life you've always wanted can start today. This 5-day plan was written to help you create a habit of prayer despite the everyday distractions and even internal objections we have about our most important conversation. We were made for a thriving prayer life and intimacy with our Father. If you've been missing out, your fresh start begins now.

Come on a personal journey with Benjamin Windle as he narrates these beautifully produced guided prayers. Blending mindfulness, captivating scriptures, and faith-filled prayers, this reading plan will lift your spirit with hope and focus your heart on Jesus.

There are those who are remembered for good in Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, and those around us. By promoting unity, giving our lives away, and prioritizing praise, we too can leave a legacy worth remembering.

Leadership- Many want it, but few understand the cost of being one. Leadership is not the position or designation; it is the heart. It is never easy, there is a cost you pay, sacrifice to make & willingness to serve. This study explores the price one pays to be a leader. A good leader does so cheerfully, willingly & from the heart.

This 5-day devotional plan is designed for parents navigating the complexities of the holiday season while carrying the heartache of a prodigal child. Each day, we'll explore biblical wisdom, offer prayers, and provide practical advice to help you find peace, maintain hope, and embrace the true spirit of the season, even amidst your challenges.

Are you starting a new year? In the middle of a life transition? Beginning a new job? Then, this plan is perfect for you. This 5 day devotional plan will equip you with Biblical hope and practical help. I've stumbled when starting over and I want to help you make the most of your new beginning!

Jesus proved that prayer and leadership belong together. While many Christian leaders struggle with lackluster prayer lives, others have discovered an intentional prayer life is the nonnegotiable constant of lasting, fruitful Christian life and leadership. In this devotional, we explore the spiritual habits, rhythms, and prayer practices of world-changing leaders to help you cultivate personal and organizational commitments to prayer.

In recent years, partisan politics have divided churches and friends and families like never before. This division suggests that as Christians, our allegiance to the state is sometimes, in practice, stronger than our allegiance to Christ. This week’s devotional brings us back to what it looks like to live out the beautiful, subversive, upside-down “politics” of the Gospel.

Waiting is hard for everyone. In 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Paul addresses a community restless for Jesus' return. But he doesn't tell the church when Jesus will be back. Instead, he offers guidance on how to make the most of our time on earth while waiting for his return.

Kids tend to believe what their parents believe, but at some point in their journey, they must turn their inherited faith into their own. We can't force our children to follow Jesus, but we can provide opportunities and environments for them to encounter and experience God even at a young age. Join me in a five-day study to help connect your children with the voice of God.

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.

What would our lives look like if we recognized that gratitude is the key to understanding our relationships with one another, the world around us, and God? By exploring gratitude, we will discover that being grateful to God is our righteous duty and also the best predictor of our well-being. Gratitude is an urgent necessity that, remarkably, also makes us more faithful, joyful, generous, healthy, and content.

FCA Endurance is a ministry primarily reaching adult athletes who are involved in running, biking, swimming, obstacle course racing, CrossFit, and other forms of fitness. Endurance athletes are committed to a lifestyle of fitness that requires disciplined training and competition. This 5-day reading plan focuses on training to be Christ-like, bringing glory to God in the endurance sports world.

Ryan Wekenman has been a single pastor for over a decade. He found out how hard it can be to thrive where you are. Regrets from the past and fear of the future can make it tough to find peace in the present. This study will guide you through several passages that will help you conquer yesterday's regrets, ditch tomorrow's worries, and thrive right where you are.

UNSUNG HERO and Kingdom Story Company created this plan to help individuals and groups explore biblical themes of family, community, and faith in the new film from the creators of Jesus Revolution. In this Bible reading plan, you’ll see clips from UNSUNG HERO, a video from the band for KING + COUNTRY, and read reflection questions to help study what the Bible says about the power of family and biblical community.

True joy is not a fleeting emotional expression; as a child of God, joy should be a lifestyle. You cannot be at your best in a sorrowful, bitter, sad, depressed, and unhappy state of mind. However, how do we live a joyful life in a world filled with chaos and misery? This devotional provides some answers.