Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:8

Ask any group what it means to be a Christian, and we will hear different answers. But what unifies us? What are the basic characteristics of our faith that every Christian affirms? In this six-day devotional study, Francis Chan will lead us in an exploration of key concepts common to all Christians through the centuries. No matter what divides us, we are united by these truths about the God we worship and our relationship with him.

No, we're not talking about butterflies, fields of flowers, or starry, romantic nights. Those things are nice, but real love is shown through action, not feelings.

Are you struggling with heartache, doubt, or doubting God's goodness through a life storm? Are you experiencing apathy or distraction in your spiritual walk? This 7-Day reading plan will help to reveal any doubt you may hold in your heart and will help you to use doubt as a signal to grow closer to God's heart.

Find insight into common life struggles through wisdom shared by Phil and Al Robertson. Real-Life stories written by Phil and Al address some common struggles that bring people to the Bible looking for guidance. This 7 day reading plan is created from content in the Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible Published by Thomas Nelson.

 31% of young adults who leave church cite spiritual boredom as a significant factor. The antidote involves moving toward the messiness of life where God is at work – into an adventure of passion and purpose that is anything but boring.

God has done more than we could ever imagine. Follow after the one who gave it all with this Fully Devoted Bible Plan, featuring songs from the 2016 Life.Church worship release. Start this seven-day plan now.

Pope Francis has millions of followers all whom turn to Francis for prayers, requests, and intercession.  The “Wake Up!” album is a connection between spirituality and modern ideals, bridging faith and the common good.  It represents a harmonic link between tradition and modernism, with excerpts of Pope Francis’ most significant speeches set to music ranging from pop to rock, Latin music to Gregorian chants.  “Wake Up!” is available now.

God designed marriage to be a reflection of His love and devotion toward us. As you celebrate your marriage, this 7-day Bible plan is designed to strengthen your marriage and help you pursue Jesus together.

This reading plan includes seven daily devotions based on Louie Giglio’s curriculum Relat(able): Making Relationships Work. This study will explore what makes us relatable to others, how God can bring peace in the midst of conflict, and how we can help restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

This 7-day reading plan features devotions that help us understand how God has equipped us to live out our faith in all parts of our lives, including in the workplace. Readings are excerpted from the articles in the Faith & Work Bible by David H. Kim, Director for the Center for Faith and Work and editors at Christianity Today.

The lens through which we see the world is crucial. The way we see the world often determines our satisfaction in life. The same could be said of our faith. The way we see faith, Jesus, and our pursuit of Him shapes our satisfaction in life. Join us as we spend seven days looking at the lenses of our lives, knowing Jesus, and the goal we seek as Christians.

Known for winning three Dove Awards and blindness, Ginny Owens' biggest struggle has been battling with critical voices that distract her from what’s important. In her latest album Love Be The Loudest and in this 7-day devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian music service, Ginny aims to direct us to God’s perfect voice of love and truth with the goal of moving us to action.

These daily readings are for anyone who is seeking to fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Delve into the words that the Holy Spirit has given to Jennifer LeClaire during times of worship, prayer, and simply everyday living.

Jesus loves me, this I know … how? For the Bible tells me so. What else can we know because of the Bible? What does the Bible do for us? If you want to love reading the Bible every day, start this seven-day Bible Plan with Life.Church. In seven days, you’ll discover the life-filling power of your new Bible reading habit. 

Presence Carriers is a compelling call to connect with God’s presence on a deeper level, making it integral to every part of our lives. God is committed to shaping each of us by His presence, according to His purposes. No event or circumstance is wasted in His diligence to form Christ in us. We must, however, be open to embrace change as a constant factor in our lives. 

Jesus promised that we would grow into the fullness of life by His Spirit. To do that we need to keep encountering the basic truths of faith more deeply and profoundly. If we do, there is a vibrant and supernatural life that exceeds our hopes and dreams, as we experience partnership with God, extending His Kingdom here on earth.

Knowing God’s heart changes everything. His love draws us in. His power fills our hands and hearts with might. His redemption rewrites even the worst stories of our lives. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover to greater depths the heart of your heavenly Father, and learn how to live your life as a response to his unceasing love. 

From the book, “Pray While You’re Prey: How God Turned my Loneliness and Frustration into Contentment and Commitment,” this Bible plan provides an uplifting look through Scripture during seasons of singleness, bringing   encouragement to you and others while honoring God. This is the 7th, and final, part of the series. Parts I-VI are also available on this app.    

Do you have conflict, tension, and broken relationships? Let "Conflict, Tension, and Running To God" help you. In seven days author, trainer, and pastor P. Brian Noble will take you on a journey into God's presence. Once we have encountered God's presence we will be better equipped to love God's people and to love our enemy. Our relationships are the #1 Gospel proclamation to a world that is watching. 

There are times in life when you feel as though the bottom has fallen out – either because of something you’ve done, or something that’s happened to you. It’s easy to feel isolated or rejected, but God wants you to know that you have a place with Him and nothing can separate you from His love and plan for you. These seven devotionals can help you get back on track.

Are you living “religiously” out of obligation and a desire to please others, or are you living with a passion to follow Jesus? This week, we will dig deep to ask our hearts and minds the tough questions. I pray that these seven devotionals will help you awaken to the love of Jesus Christ—because faking it can never compare to the joy we find when we truly follow Him.

This 7 day devotional will help you with the initial steps of knowing and Following Jesus! Through this study you will discover how to connect with God, pray, worship, read your Bible, be a part of the Church community, grow in your faith and be empowered with The Holy Spirit!

God has shown us what He requires (Micah 6:8) - to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him. In this seven day plan, we go deeper into His mercy with real testimonies from Mercy Ships, questions to help us apply God's word, and passages which draw us into His ways. We start with His great love and mercy for us, and only then do we look outward.

Can you imagine feeling so seen by God that you can’t help but see others? Can you imagine your everyday, ordinary life having a significant eternal impact? This 7-day devotional from Christine Caine will help you discover how God has seen you, chosen you, and sent you to see others and to help them feel seen the way God sees them—with 20/20 vision.

While making an important decision, have you ever wished you could hear directly from God? The truth is, God wants to give us ideas, plans, and dreams to help us follow the best paths for our lives. Over the next 5 days, you will learn to think in line with your Creator. Don’t base your life on just good ideas. Learn to hear and recognize God ideas.