Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

We wondered how friendships work. So, we invited seven very different people to talk, eat, pray, and even cry together. We saw something. People became friends. Whether your LifeGroup is new or growing strong, join with Life.Church to discover what it truly means to belong. 

This 12-day devotional is based on the new album from Josh Turner, I Serve A Savior.

Do you feel like something might be missing from your life? Are you longing for a clearer sense of purpose? This 12-day devotional, paired with Chris Hodges’ new book "What’s Next?", was written as a practical guide for anyone looking for clarity and direction in their spiritual lives. Dive into these accessible next steps in your walk with God, and experience joy and fulfillment in Him like never before.

Do you long to move closer to God through Christ Jesus, ever toward the abiding Jesus spoke of in John 15? Prayer is the pathway! God is there, He cares, and He listens and responds to our prayers. This 12-day Bible reading and prayer plan will help you grow in intimacy with God, with incremental, inspirational steps to gently move you from “seeking the Lord” to “abiding with Him.”

Are you struggling with fear? Maybe you worry about what is going on in the world and how it’s going to affect you and your loved ones, or maybe you are experiencing a health, financial, or relationship crisis, and right now, the fear feels crippling. Join the Help Club for Moms as we dive into the truth about fear and how to become conquerors through Jesus Christ.

Have you ever prayed for a spiritual mentor, a mature older woman who would transparently share her God-story and practical wisdom for your life? This Bible plan contains twelve “wisdom dates” with my mother Sandra Strange, age eighty-three. Each day is portion of her powerful testimony and a short teaching our family cherishes. After a long, rich life, she says with certainty, “The Lord is good!” And so will you.

Where were you when you learned to worship God? That's your old church basement. It wasn’t just a room, it was a place in YOU. It's where you learned an encounter with God can lift you above your circumstances. May this reading plan reignite in you a love for God's presence. May it remind you of who God is, what He's done, and what He'll continue to do.

This plan will inspire every reader to see in himself a person who, like millions of other people, is called to a specific mission. No matter who you are or what you have, God is calling you today. Just trust in God and start searching your calling with the help of the Bible and the greatest biblical examples. I believe in You. You will succeed.

Have you ever argued with your child or spouse after a game? Have you ever wanted to confront your child’s coach? Have youth sports completely seized your family life? If you’ve had similar experiences, then this 12-day plan is for you.

Does it ever feel like the demands and pressures of life leave no room for you to dream? Maybe you’ve lost a sense of purpose and vision amidst the scramble to simply stay afloat in the turbulence of recent years. Friend, I’ve got good news—you can dream again! Join me on this twelve-day journey as we discover what God’s Word says about vision, purpose, and the power of dreaming big!

Big Prayer Energy fosters strong, sincere prayer habits, connecting us with God and deepening faith. In this 12-day journey, be authentic in communication with God, regardless of time constraints. Daily, read scripture, an inspiring message, pray, and reflect on a journal prompt. Personalize by taking notes and inserting personal thoughts during prayer. Big Prayer Energy ignites or revitalizes prayer habits, elevating your prayer life.

The many, many different forms of Prayer are like Fields on a large Farm. You and I are like a farmer living in the center of the Farm. As we pray we move from Field to Field, from one type of Prayer to another. We go into some Fields every day, others only occasionally. Come and join us in this Devotion as we explore what that might look like as we learn to pray together.

Need help and ideas for savoring this Christmas season and enjoying each day with your family and friends? Join the Help Club for Moms community for encouragement and helpful tips for taking in each moment and focusing on what's really important this year!

In this encouraging and vulnerable video devotional series, Erik Nieder explores the scriptures and stories that inspired the songs from his new album, Miracle Maker. "I am a firm believer that the power of melody, coupled with gospel truth, is a force that can be used to change the world ... nothing can perform soul surgery quite like a song, and no one can heal a heart quite like Jesus."

Have you recently made the decision to follow Jesus but you don't know what's next? Are you excited and eager to know God but you don't know where to start? Then this Bible Plan is for you! We want to help guide you in your new relationship with Jesus, so throughout this Plan, you will learn what God thinks of you, why we pray and read the Bible, what it looks like to follow Jesus, and so much more!

Committing scripture to memory can be difficult. Singing along with a song isn’t. It’s with this idea, songwriter Kacey Walkingstick has written the Gospel of Luke into song, word for word. This study will focus on chapters 1-3 and cover the Christmas story. Read and hum along to the story of Jesus. You may have heard the Gospel, yet you’ve never heard it like this!

Reading entire books of the Bible can feel overwhelming and challenging, especially with the stress and busyness of daily life. With short Scripture readings and deep, poetic prayers, this 13-day plan highlights Paul’s letters with excerpts from "The Whole Bible Devotional" by Melissa A. McLaughlin.

This 14-day devotional by Pablo de Borja is written out of his 36 plus years as a lawyer and his burning urge, relentless and tenacious desire, to share the WORD with regularity and constancy in ways showing that it is alive, exists and subsists to be lived. The WORD, as it is pertinent to, and connected with, everyday life is the crux of the sharing and so shall it continue to be such.

Find peace and balance through life's hectic pace with practical and spiritual insight from God’s Word. Life is full of obligations, emotions, and relationships. Some are life-giving, yet sometimes the weight and responsibility of everyday life is heavy to bear. As wives, mothers, friends, and daughters, we need to know we’re not alone. When our days are long, and our nights are restless, it’s easy to think we should be able to handle things on our own. Or that no one struggles like we do. Be encouraged with this 14 day reading plan with insights from Lysa TerKeurst and the women at Proverbs 31 Ministries.

For most of us, the danger is not that we’ll become bad people who don’t care about things that matter. No, the danger is that we become good people who don’t actually do anything that matters. This 14-Day devotional (from the book, “Doing Things That Matter” by Tim Mannin) will encourage you to dream wildly, live differently, love recklessly, and lead courageously – all practices that matter! doingthingsthatmatter.com

Unlimited Purpose helps you see God's amazing plans for your life through his gift of grace. By exploring his purpose for you, you can deepen your relationship with him and allow his power to work through you. This is a reading  plan for every Christian, especially if you long to discover greater direction in your faith journey. The Unlimited Purpose reading plan explores the vision and heart God has for you. 

Conversations With God is a joyous immersion into a more intimate prayer life, emphasizing practical ways to hear God's voice. God wants us to enjoy a running conversation with Him all of our lives—a conversation that makes all the difference in direction, relationships, and purpose. This plan is filled with transparent, personal stories about the reaching heart of God. He loves us!

Each day we make millions of decisions. Some minor and some that make a major impact. But all of our choices affect those around us. To make solid decisions we need to be rooted in God's Word and from that flows two aspects that should be at the center of our lives: Wisdom and Worship. This 14 day reading plan uses the Every Man's Bible to help us become rooted in God's wisdom and to live a life of worship to Him.

Too much stuff. Too many activities. Too much exhaustion. Too much stress. How can we sift through the busyness, the mess, and the stress to uncover the abundant life God offers? Start a journey from a life of stress, stuff, and burnout to one of peace, space, and fulfillment. You'll learn tips for paring down your possessions, simplifying your schedule, and practicing the ancient art of Sabbath.

During a time when there is much loss, struggle, and conflict in our society, it can be difficult to experience the joy that comes from God to renew our soul and strengthen our spirit. Join this devotional that was created by pastors, across the state of Hawaii, to unite together for a time of prayer and fasting for the new year.