Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:9

How would you describe your faith journey?  Is it a well-established fire?  Is it warming? Comforting? Does it push away darkness?  Or is merely a spark? Not quite yet a flame?  Hardly casting a shadow.  These guided audio meditations will help recognize a spark from an encounter with God.  And watch the spark turn to flame.  Pushing out fear and darkness.

What caused the Son of God to humble Himself and put on human flesh? Love compelled Him to come for you! This 3-day plan from Abide will help you believe in the light, peace and hope of Christmas like you never have before.

Guided by faith and the rising of a distant star, the Magi searched for a God who had become flesh. These guided audio meditations will first help you contemplate the dream of Joseph when an angel appears to him. Then a reflection on the gift of God’s one and only Son. And finally, a meditation following the Magi in search of this Child who had come to save the world.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan is based on the theme, ‘Love God, Love Others’.

Moms in Prayer uses the Four Steps of Prayer method to engage our hearts in relationship with our loving Father. Each day's plan calls us to focus on a unique attribute of God and uses the steps of Praise, Repentance, Thanksgiving and Asking for help with whatever we and our loved ones are facing. Each prayer is accompanied by Bible passages that give us a deeper understanding of God's attributes.

Love is an emotion that connects us all, and we all desire to be loved. Do you know what God's love for you is? This plan takes a closer look at John 3:16 which is an expression of God's incredible love. It reveals God's immeasurable love and eternal promise of salvation for you. YOU ARE SO LOVED!

We are constantly bombarded with messages about our identity. While culture may say that identity is self-defined and discovered, the Bible shows that our identity and worth is rooted in our relationship to God. We are God's masterpiece - deeply valued, deeply loved and wanted.This 3-day Bible Plan is part 1 of 4 designed to go along with the Catechism 'Who Am I' small group series.

Have you ever sat in front of your oven waiting for a frozen pizza to finish cooking?... Then you know what it’s like to wait in anticipation for something you want. Well here's some Good News you don’t have to wait for: Jesus is born! God has saved the world from sin! And guess what? He’s coming back again!

God showed us His incredible love centuries ago. The story of how He gave His Son for our salvation pierces our hearts and souls. Being born in a humble stable more than 2000 years ago, Jesus came to our world and completely changed it forever. Join Dr. Mark Rae in this second reading plan of the Advent series to discover the greatest love of all.

This 3-day devotional, Blessed to Be a Blessing, explores God’s miraculous provision, unexpected generosity, and deep, sacrificial love. Reflect on how God meets our needs, often in surprising ways, and how we’re called to pass His blessings forward. Be encouraged this Christmas season to extend love, meet needs, and share hope with those around you.