Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 3:18

The award-winning documentary, Free Burma Rangers, tells the gripping story of a one-of-a-kind family who serves brutalized and displaced people on the frontlines of war. The movie delivers eight pivotal lessons to help you find and serve God in whatever trench you may currently find yourself in. Featuring short, powerful clips that bring these lessons to life—this devotional journey will usher you into greater levels of faith, love, and freedom.

Written to early Christians facing cultural pressures and spiritual confusion in the first century A.D., the apostle Peter’s second epistle provides a framework for living a fruitful life in Christ. Second Peter 1:5-8, in particular, represents a call for believers to grow spiritually by strengthening the foundation of their faith through endurance, godliness, and the like. Over the next eight days, we will explore the virtues Peter identified as underpinning a Christ-centered life and why they still matter today.

One of the greatest struggles many Christians face has nothing to do with the avoidance or rejection of any one sin, but rather with the neglect of intentional, meaningful prayer. Setting aside the time to pray can be a challenge. What’s more, making sure to pray the right way and for the right reasons (Matthew 6:5-18) can be just as challenging. “Being P.R.A.Y.E.R.F.U.L.” is designed with such challenges in mind.

Dear Sister, Do you long to grow closer to your husband? Do you find your marriage growing stale and in need of revival? Perhaps you desire more intentionality as a wife? Join the Help Club for Moms community as we discover powerful Scriptures and learn new habits to help us to love our husbands well. We hope you will join us! Your marriage will never be the same!

It has been said that the quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships. This course is designed to be very doable, clear, practical, and enjoyable. The 30 days are broken into four weekly themes: unity, joy, peace, and purpose. There are 30 short daily marriage videos; each video comes with three discussion questions and an inspiring challenge to complete together.

As we desire to see God’s kingdom on the Earth, God calls us to expose sin by bringing it to the light. Rooted in Micah 6:1-8, this devotional invites you to hear a case against racism. Using historical and scriptural accounts, we present challenging truths for us as individuals as well as to us as the Church.

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the annual Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery and miracle of the Word made flesh.

The Christian life involves more than just personal spirituality; the Lord wants us to be active in His work in both the church and the world. By only focusing on the parts of the Lord's promises that are convenient for us, we are not fulfilling God's will for us, and our spiritual state will eventually suffer. It's important to learn how to make the effort necessary to produce fruit for the Lord, not only for the benefit of others, but also for our own good.

Because of our overscheduled lives, many Christians relish God’s Word on Sunday but struggle to find time to walk with Jesus throughout the week. In these nine devotions, Bobbie Cox offers practical reminders to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, encouraging you to reflect Jesus’ character every day. One small change today can become a habit that will extend Jesus’ hope to everyone around you.

The Bible commands us to care for the poor and oppressed. Come and explore the depth of God’s concern for them, and how you might answer the call yourself. Each day includes a real-life story or anecdote, Scripture and meditation, challenge, and prayer.

What if we don’t have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God? What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller? A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel and Life.Church in a practical, story-filled guide to meeting your neighbors and loving them as yourself. But don’t just read it—live it!

Live Brilliantly guides us through 1 John to see how God calls us to be His light bearers here on earth. This 10-day study will take you through the beginning of the book. Each day you'll spend about 20 minutes looking at the truth in the verses and applying it to your own life.

Many couples visualize what married life should look like—then reality shows up. If the many storms of life have taken a toll on your relationship—maybe you are keeping up appearances, but inwardly you feel dissatisfied, unhappy, alone, or are even standing at the brink of divorce—only Jesus will help you experience the redeeming grace of God for your marriage with the help of this 10-day reading plan.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan.

When asked what the greatest commandment of the law was, Jesus said that we should love the Lord our God with everything, and love our neighbor as ourselves. This plan is a journey, expanding on what it means to love our neighbor as Jesus instructed. Join us as we delve deeper into understanding God's heart for people and how we can practically apply this incredible commandment.

1, 2, & 3 John are all about Jesus! This 10-day plan will walk you through the books of 1, 2, & 3 John by reading just a chapter or two a day. Each day is accompanied by a short devotional and video that explains what’s happening and shows you how each part of the story points to Jesus and his Gospel.

Reading through these 10 personal meditations this Easter, you can focus your heart on Jesus and the true peace that only He can give.

This 10-part challenge for married couples is designed to help you grow in your love, devotion, and service to your spouse!

Whether you decided to follow Jesus recently or some time ago, perhaps you are asking, “What next?” This 10-day plan highlights ten clear and enriching next steps in your walk with the Lord, followed by answers to commonly asked questions. Each day focuses on God’s profound love for you, providing straightforward encouragement and direction in your journey with Jesus.

All of us have a direct impact on the people around us. We do not choose whether we impact others or not, we simply determine the quality of impact we possibly have on others. In this Bible-plan we would like to coach you to expand your impact on the world around you for the sake of the kingdom.

In The Big 5 Plan, author Mitch Ivey will guide you through aligning your beliefs with the Word of God and embracing values that give life to your faith.

The Letters of John guide us through what it looks like to live as a follower of Christ.

How does my faith outwork in my business? Or in the decisions I make in the workplace? This devotional - "Faith at Work", has been written with entrepreneurs and business leaders in mind. Each day, explore a new devotion that combines Biblical insights, wisdom, and stories to help you: 1. Navigate business challenges with confidence and faith. 2. Align your work with God's Purpose and Plan. 3. Create a positive and productive work environment. Start your day with a fresh perspective and a deeper connection to your faith. Brought to you by Legacy, the marketplace ministry of Arise Church.

It is often stated that in war: "The first casualty is truth". How can we discern genuine Christianity from false Christianity? This is the question addressed in 1 John, the letter we shall dive deep into in this plan. John writes in 1 John in the wake of a schism in the churches he oversees to help Christians like you and me navigate this leading question: what makes genuine Christianity genuine, and what are the features of false Christianity, and how can we tell the difference?

You may be in a season that allows for you to spend fun, quality time with your kids. What if you also added in some opportunities for your kids to take steps toward healthy maturity? In this plan (from leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore) come 12 unique ideas, each constructed with an engaging activity and scripture to help you facilitate spiritual and emotional growth in your kids.