Love

This plan breaks down the individual components of First15 by sharing God's desire for each of them. The majority of First15 is dedicated to encountering God and learning about his character, but we also cover some teaching and tools that will help in pursuing God. This week we will get back to the basics and learn some spiritual disciplines that will help us encounter him in deeper, more transformative ways.

Back to the Basics

With eight billion people living in the world, there’s no one who will completely agree with you on everything. Our viewpoint on social injustices, politics, current events, and religion is uniquely ours. But even in our differences, we can and should find common ground. In this 5-day Plan, you’ll learn how to love, respect, and empathize with people by speaking truth with grace and gentleness.

How To Love People You Disagree With

The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 14:1, “Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.” 

In this 7-day devotional, we will lay a solid Biblical foundation for New Covenant prophetic ministry. You will hear life-changing testimonies, receive guidance on how to grow in this gift, and truly understand God’s heart toward the powerful gift of prophecy. Let's go.

Pursuing the Gift of Prophecy

Are you pursuing a friends-first relationship? Waiting for it to blossom can be challenging. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing how to embrace God’s timing by leaning into patience, focusing on friendship, and trusting His perfect design for relationships as you build a friendship into something more.

Love Is Patient: Embracing God’s Timing in Relationships When Starting as Friends

Nothing could ever fully describe the love of God, but if you feel it's absent in your life, Romans 8 helps to unveil it. As we explore the chapter, you'll get a greater glimpse of the extent of Christ's love for you.

Romans 8: How God Loves Us

Can we just be honest a minute? Marriage is hard work. Two philosophies on money, parenting, love, and communication are blending. This is no easy feat. But, it’s amazing what’s possible when two people are willing to do the work. Joy-filled marriages don’t happen because we wish for them. They happen when friendship is the foundation, faith is the bedrock, and when fun is an absolute non-negotiable.

US AGAINST THE WORLD: Biblical Love

Renewal: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Renewal" is an enriching devotional that will guide you through eight days of deep reflection. Explore topics such as hope, peace, anxiety, depression, anger, fear, and trust in God through daily readings and reflective questions. Discover how to find rest in God, experience His peace amidst chaos, and renew your hope in the midst of challenges.

Renewal

To have a thriving and successful marriage that stands the test of time, we need to understand why God designed marriage in the first place. To find that out, we must go back to the owner’s manual on marriage, the Bible, for help. This devotional looks at four reasons why God created marriage—and how following His playbook in your marriage can make all the difference.

The Marriage Game Plan

Christians should live a transformed life. Our affections, attitudes, actions, and reactions can all be used to glorify God or our flesh. By living the way Jesus lived and loving the way He loved, we can be transformed daily by His power at work in us. Ultimately, we need to live connected to Jesus!