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

If we’re honest… life is a beautiful, wild, wonderful, complicated, messy, miraculous gift. No one “has it all together,” which can leave us with lots of unanswered questions. What matters most to God? What does He care about? What pleases Him? Over the next 7 days, let’s dive into Micah 6:8 together and discover what it truly means to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly.

How do you feel about the violence in so many of our cities and the lack of civility? In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can deal with it.

Corrie came from a Bible-believing family. The Bible had a central place in their lives. The Living Word of God: the Lord Jesus Christ, spoke to them through the written Word of God. They read the Bible on a daily basis and knew many Bible verses by heart. These devotionals may help you to see the significance and application of these verses in your own life as well.

Jesus calls those who would come after Him to a certain kind of life. As a follower of Jesus, you are a disciple—the Greek term maqhth/ß (mathētēs) refers to someone who joins a master as an apprentice to learn and become like the master. So, what should our lives look like if we truly follow Jesus as our Master and Teacher? Let’s consider seven marks of a disciple of Jesus.

Our world is waiting for the unveiling of God’s glorious sons and daughters, and it’s time our generation steps into that reality. To do this, we have to defy worldly norms and grab hold of our covenant with God. In this plan, discover how to step into the fullness and adventure that God has waiting for you! You are a son or daughter of God—and your future starts now.

God encourages us to entrust our troubles and questions to His care. But so many of us struggle with translating our inmost struggles into words. In this 7-day plan, Dr. Charles Stanley helps you start conversations with God about your anxiety, anger, wounds from the past, and hopes for the future in ways that will deepen your relationship with Christ and heal your heart.

What if faith is less about knowing all the right answers and more about asking hard questions? If you’ve ever wondered why God seems unfair, why He doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we expect, or why a loving God would create hell, this 7-day Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s Ever Wonder Why? series, is for you.

Do you need a fresh start? Through Christ, believers are offered new life not just at the start of a new year but every moment that they turn to him. In this seven-day series from Words of Hope, invite God to make all things new in your life.

Often we think of our calling a singular moment of divine purpose revealed to us in young adulthood and static for the rest of our lives. Your calling is rooted in your relationship with God and your perception of His voice. Instead of wandering aimlessly through life, let the six seasons of calling provide structure for your development from childhood to transition.

How did Jesus make such a difference in this world? The Gospels reveal several answers, but one stands out. In this seven-day study, pastor Kyle Idleman reflects on how Jesus modeled for us specific ways of making a profound and lasting impact on others: one person at a time.

As entrepreneurs, we are often under a lot of pressure. Think of changing revenue models, new technology, new legislation, staff members that do not live up to our expectations, a bank drawing up new cash flow requirements, and other extraordinary economic circumstances such as Covid-19. How do we as entrepreneurs deal with these circumstances and what is the added value of the Christian faith in times of pressure and crisis?

Why was Jesus born? Why did he die on a cross? Why did he rise from the dead? Why does it all matter? Spend this spring holiday considering the seven “whys” of Easter. Adapted from Dr. Jim Denison’s writings, this devotional provides pastoral guidance and scholarly insight. Understanding the whys leads to that much greater affection for Jesus and deeper praise for him.

This Bible Plan accompanies the album Grace Upon Grace from Life.Church Worship. The songs included in the album arise from the heart and stories of our church. We pray you’re encouraged and enlightened by the daily devotions highlighting each song as they lead you to the one true source of our hope, joy, and grace: Christ.

Meditate on Scripture, read thought-provoking messages, and communicate with God through prayer in this 7-day plan. Time spent with God empowers you to be a man of character, strength, and leadership, as you model integrity in relationships and provide foundations for wise decision-making. Be challenged, equipped, and encouraged in these devotions from "A Little God Time for Men."

The Power of Father Love 7-Day Devotional was created to encourage, enthuse and empower men to be the best versions of themselves in their roles as fathers. Using the description of agape given in 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, this devotional helps dads apply these characteristics of God’s love in their fathering practices. The series offers men practical suggestions for growth as nurturers and spiritual leaders of their children and families.

God still speaks. What is God saying about Himself, you, and all the others He created and loves? After decades of living and working in conflict zones, Jamie Winship discovered an important truth: human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others. Learning how to exchange falsehoods for truth allows us to experience the freedom of our identity in Christ. Let’s go!

When you know who you are, you’ll know what to do. That’s why our identity in Christ is so essential to our faith. Learn more about living a Jesus-centered life in this 7-day Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel.

Sometimes we blame others, including God, our creator, when we do not understand the situations we go through because we do not find answers to our questions. This plan attempts to clarify doubts and questions such as, "Is there a God?" Why do bad things happen if God is good?

As women of God, we are commanded to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbors as ourselves. The military similarly requires full devotion. When we begin to love the Lord in this way, we start to love ourselves more. This plan walks us through what it looks like to love the Lord in each of these ways practically and how they culminate into loving our neighbor as ourselves.

Facing life altering events such as a death, illness and trauma, can completely change a person’s view of the world. It can cause a major paradigm shift as people reevaluate everything in their life, including their belief system. In this 7-day devotional, we will take you through a journey of this process of reflection, renewal and re-creation with Jesus as the guide.

Courage isn’t something that comes naturally to most. The only way to truly be brave is to walk in the confidence that comes from knowing God. Spend time with God reflecting on these devotions, scriptures, and prayers, being encouraged with the truth. Let him show you that you are beautiful, strong, and created with a purpose! Begin living with courage daily.

We know that the Church is not a building, but people. Too often we limit the Church to what people do in the building. Jesus never asked us to make disciples of Christians, but of all nations. Through this plan you will discover how to be the Church where God has placed you for His kingdom to come.

Freedom is a theme that runs throughout the Bible like a vivid, golden thread. In Christ, we are set free, and we are called by God to live as free people—free from sin, and free from the law too. But what does that mean? This 7-day series, written by believers in Uganda, guides you in living with freedom in Christ.

Do you struggle with bitterness? Have you ever experienced betrayal? Are you quick to hatred? Spend a week learning how to embrace forgiveness and love, even when it feels impossible. With excerpts from Corrie ten Boom's books, this devotional empowers readers to walk in forgiveness.

Nine Days to Help You be an Effective Soul-winner. We must overcome our fears to share the gospel. But how? To answer that, here are four principles for overcoming fear, followed by five tips for communicating the gospel. Putting these points into practice will make us fearless and effective soul winners.