Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 4:9

Have you looked around recently and wondered how the world became so divided? If so, you’re not alone. Discord is an epidemic, and we’ve all experienced its side effects—almost to the point where we wonder if the problem is incurable. As Christians, our job is not to make duplicates of ourselves; it’s to make disciples of Jesus. What follows are some steps we can take toward unifying the church, one conversation at a time.

The past few years have shown us an ugly side of humanity thanks to a perfect storm of politics, pandemics, and protests. Still, this plan reminds us that when we are truly human, as God designed us, we are compassionate, kind, and loving people who want to help those around us. In this devotional, we will look at five ways we can be the humans Jesus calls us to be.

Do you know what it’s like to hide? I spent years of my life hiding. The Korean part of me often felt like a wrinkle that needed to be ironed out. I hid this part of me, the one that felt most like home, in search of belonging. Many of our spiritual ancestors hid too. We aren’t alone in hiding and we aren’t too hidden to be found by Jesus.

During this plan together, we will discover the fact that Jesus had deep love for the people around him. Of course, he preached to thousands, but he made an impact on individuals. We can (and should) impact the world around us in a similar fashion - one story at a time.

Explore a love story…of a father who sought a bride for his son—a bride who would enter into a world of wealth and privilege as one chosen and beloved. It’s the Old Testament story of Abraham sending his servant to seek a bride for his son Isaac. This is a beautiful allegory of our heavenly Father who seeks a bride for His Son.

Is there something you feel like you were made to do, but you’ve let fear hold you back? When we believe that God is the all-powerful God described in the Bible, we can live with confidence that only comes from Him. This 5-day plan explores Bible stories that will help you know God more and inspire you to live boldly for Him every day.

When you encounter God and experience the new life He offers, you can't help but walk away changed. This Bible plan looks at a few key people from the Bible who were changed by Christ. Their journeys will walk you through how to tell your God story and share with people around you how God has transformed you into a new creation!

The Good News of Jesus changes everything. Through Jesus, our sins are forgiven, our pasts are redeemed, and our futures are secure. In Him we have reconciliation, transformation, hope, and a purpose. In the following lessons, we’ll look at situations in the Bible that show the powerful, transformational power of the Gospel for those who hear it for the very first time.

When you see relationships with God, yourself, and others in whole, holy, and healthy ways, your heart will stop looking for love in the wrong places. Hear God’s beautiful whisper: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Nothing will ever change that. Then you will be free to love yourself. Navigate the matrix of relationships with confidence and hope. You were made for love: God’s love.

Do you ever feel unseen, unheard, and unknown? Though centuries apart from your life today, the women who knew Jesus felt similar fears and insecurities. Join Pastor and Bible teacher Paige Allen as she takes a second look at the life-changing encounters of unnamed women who came face-to-face with Jesus. Although their names are not etched in the writings of Scripture, they are etched in His heart.

Many Christians get caught up in debates around the question “What is the role of a woman?” But what if God wants to love us far more than He wants to use us? These powerful devotionals aren’t so much about what women should do or not do as they are about God’s marvelous design for each one of us.

Women everywhere yearn for a perfect life they can never grasp. They want to be successful, attractive, fulfilled, and free from distress, but rather than turning to God, too many try to feast on everything else under the sun. Angie Haskell empowers women to take a hard look at their secret cravings, understand where they are coming from, and get on a path that leads to emotional and physical health.

What is a Gospeler? Simply put, it is someone who loves Jesus and tells others about Him. Willie Robertson is a family man and a businessman, but most of all, he is a Gospeler. No matter our story or experience, there is always hope in Jesus. And it is our job to share that hope and good news with others, knowing that God will work through that.

Bestselling author Ruth Chou Simons guides readers who are restless in their current circumstances on a journey of growth, purpose, and pressing in.

Where are you looking for joy, contentment, and purpose? Do you need a boost of gratitude? In this five-day plan, we'll reflect on what it means to intentionally focus on the simple, everyday ways that God blesses us.

What can we learn about the faith-filled encounters women had with Jesus, as recorded in the gospels? This devotional was written by five different female contributors to explore exactly that question. We at Cup of Faith, a collaborative faith blog for women, would like to thank the following contributors to this co-written devotional: Jess Hill, Kate Walsh, Angela Chiaberta, Coral Douglas, Cailyn Oesch.

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus shows compassion toward unlikely “sinners” who expressed great faith. Whether tax collectors, Roman centurions, or Samaritan women, Jesus repeatedly shows that he came to rescue people burdened with shame. During this plan, Bible teacher and author Kat Armstrong illustrates how these stories strengthen our understanding of God’s empathy and knowledge of how all types of people express beautiful faith in Jesus.

In the midst of life’s busyness, we sometimes lose our sense of wonder about who God is. In these devotionals, Pastor Jack Mooring explores five attributes of God—love, joy, holiness, compassion, and faithfulness—to help us “re-image” God in our minds and hearts.

Have you ever had a hard time sharing your faith? All of us have been afraid or failed to tell someone about Jesus at some point. As believers, God calls us to share the gospel with a lost, blind, confused, and suffering world. Join Scott Pauley as he teaches from five passages in the Bible - "How to Tell Others About Jesus."

This plan is designed to help you be bold in your faith wherever you go. God has called us to be a light of hope to the world!

Nature photographer Stephen Proctor asks, do certain landscapes resonate with you more deeply than others? Where do you feel the greatest sense of calm? When does your inner child rise up with wonder and excitement? The answer may reveal something God wants to break out in you.

A 5-Day plan to change your relationship with technology.

Success in our professional and spiritual life isn’t just about our commitment; it’s also about the relationships we intentionally build. The connections we nurture can either propel us forward or hold us back. As women seeking growth in all areas of life, it’s essential to surround ourselves with people who align with our values, support our purpose, and inspire us to become who God has called us to be. This devotional will help you reflect on your relationships, and show you how to cultivate intentional, life-giving connections.

You have a unique story to tell about your past without Jesus and your present with Him. But perhaps you don’t know who to tell or how. You’re afraid you don’t have all the answers or that you’ll be rejected. In this five-day reading plan, speaker and writer Marie Aitken will help you get over those barriers to craft and deliver your supernatural story naturally, by keeping it simple.

Whether you're full of faith or struggling to believe, "Return to Love" is the antidote to the spirit of fear and division so many are burdened by. We hope to encourage and strengthen your heart and inspire fresh devotion to the way of Jesus. We pray that "Return to Love" be a reminder to the church in America that in times of trouble, when lies run free...there's a different story.