Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:11

The past few years have shown us an ugly side of humanity thanks to a perfect storm of politics, pandemics, and protests. Still, this plan reminds us that when we are truly human, as God designed us, we are compassionate, kind, and loving people who want to help those around us. In this devotional, we will look at five ways we can be the humans Jesus calls us to be.

Do you stress more over your appearance in the summer? Does comparison try to spoil your season, making it difficult to enjoy time in the sun or on vacation? If summer causes your body image issues to flare, this 5-day reading plan will help you stop comparing and start living. Author and body image coach Heather Creekmore tackles tough issues like envy and identity with relatable humor and grace.

In this five-day devotional, we'll explore the godly attribute of love, the first fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

1 John 4:7-21 teaches us much about the love of God. The Apostle John gives us the gospel’s definition of God’s love, and he reminds us of how, through the gospel, God permanently displayed His love to us. In this passage John also reminds us of how the gospel empowers us to demonstrate to God, and to others, this love of God in our own Christian lives.

Watch this video plan and learn just how much you matter to your heavenly Father.

As Valentine's Day dawns, a symphony of love and anticipation fills the air. In the midst, it becomes paramount to reflect on the biblical wisdom surrounding the choices we make in matters of the heart. We will unravel timeless principles anchored in God's word.

God made us to be light in a dark and confusing world. Our insecurities or false ideas of what “witnessing” means sometimes make us forget that sharing God’s light is a joy, not a burden. Babbie Mason reminds us that God offers us natural opportunities every day to point people to His gospel hope. Find inspiration here for lifting the light of the gospel higher than ever before.

Salvation is a free gift of God, and we can accept it just by believing that Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth to die for our sins and rise again. Salvation is for everyone who believes, but is believing enough? Join us as we uncover 4 checks from the Bible to be sure that your salvation is real, and can never be taken away.

In the midst of life’s busyness, we sometimes lose our sense of wonder about who God is. In these devotionals, Pastor Jack Mooring explores five attributes of God—love, joy, holiness, compassion, and faithfulness—to help us “re-image” God in our minds and hearts.

A foggy windshield, poor visibility from rainy weather, or glare from the sun—you’ve probably experienced it before!
How do we keep a clear view of the path God has mapped out for our lives? Let me invite you into my world as a trucker, offering a unique perspective through a Christian lens, with insights that might surprise you. Will you turn the key and give the go-ahead? Let’s hit the road together!

This 5-day devotional explores the hope, peace, joy, love, and light found in Jesus. Use it daily or as an Advent guide for the four Sundays before Christmas and Christmas Eve. This Christmas, don’t just celebrate a season — spend some time with the Savior who stepped into our story. Once distant, now among us, God came near so we could draw near.

This world is full of a million reasons to be anxious. Concerns over health, money, relationships, and the unknown future can cripple us if we let them. But that is not what God wants for you. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau for this five day devotional, and be reminded that God knows and wants to carry all your anxiety. Find your rest in Him.

In 5As Pastor Tim Johnson invites you on a journey of rediscovering who you are in Christ through five powerful truths: acceptance, affirmation, agreement, accountability, and access. Each day will help you move deeper into your identity as a son or daughter of God and help you to believe His truth, walk in His freedom, and live from His love.

Step beyond guilt, failure, and despair and embrace God’s healing love. In this 5-day devotional plan, Candace Cameron Bure guides you with Scripture, reflection prompts, and practical steps to let go of the past, find renewal, and walk confidently in God’s hope.

This plan is designed to help readers embrace their true identity in Christ and learn how to live from that truth every day. Through carefully selected scriptures, encouraging reflections, and prayers, the reader will be invited to consecrate their heart, renew their mind and grow in spiritual maturity. Created by Christopher B. Coleman

In this inspiring five-day reading plan, Vian Storm calls men to embrace the responsibility of fatherhood. Discover your role in preparing the next generation to meet Jesus, and what it means to break cycles of fear with perfect love. Learn how to lead by example, affirm your children’s identity, awaken their potential, and be part of the dream to bring heaven home for every family on Earth.

A 5-day Bible study for anyone who feels tired of trying to earn love, approval, or worth. This isn’t about how to love God better. It’s about discovering how deeply God already loves you. In a world shaped by pressure, comparison, loneliness, and self-doubt, Loved First walks through Scripture to remind you of one unshakable truth: you don’t strive for love—you live from it. Each day includes a short video and simple reflection designed to meet you where you are, whether you feel close to God or far from Him, and ready to begin again today now.

Questions: When it comes to God, we all have them. Given our comparison-driven culture, one of the most personal questions we may find ourselves asking is, “Why does God love me?” Or maybe even, “How could He?” Over the course of this plan, you’ll engage with a total of 26 Scripture passages—each one speaking the truth of God’s unconditional love for you.

Near the end of his life, John was the last of the living apostles and wrote a story about Jesus. It’s his testimony of who Jesus is, what he said, what he did, and who he claimed to be. Jesus has a story. He invites us to make it our story. When we make Jesus’s story our story, we have life in his name. This plan focuses on John 13 and Jesus's prediction of Judas's betrayal, Peter's denial, and Jesus's new commandment to his disciples. It is part of an ongoing series through John.

The God Who Gives is a six-day journey that helps readers discover the uniqueness of the gospel — that God's kingdom comes not by taking but by giving. God gives Himself! Kelly M. Kapic shows how the whole Christian story is founded upon the triune God’s self-giving and our belonging to Him. Embracing this truth frees us to truly experience life.

Self-empowerment and personal development are prevalent concepts in our culture today. Being self-aware, responsible, and knowing your strengths and weaknesses is a plus in life. But, could popular self-affirmations be just far enough from the Truth that believing them could hold you back from living the very best life God has planned for you? Let’s dig into scripture in this 6-day plan by Robin Meadows to see what is revealed.

Now, more than ever, we are faced with everyone’s life as they want it to be seen, and the comparison to our own lives stirs up envy. You do not want this spirit festering in you, but what about the damage envy causes when it is coming against you from another person? In this reading plan, you will discover how to overcome envy, safeguard your heart, and walk in freedom.

Once, a man predicted His own death. He also predicted He’d only be dead for three days. And He was right! Jesus’ death and return to life are the amazing truths of the Easter story. Christians still celebrate the day. But what does it all mean for you? This Bible Plan will help you understand the mysteries and the beauty of Easter!

Do you know what love is? People thought they did, but Jesus came and remixed everything! This six-day Bible Plan will help you learn all about Jesus’ remixed love. What’s this remixed love all about? Spoiler: It’s less about what’s in it for you and more about others!