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

For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the Lord's birth at Christmas. The evergreen wreath symbolizes eternal life and includes four candles—typically three purple and one pink, with a white candle in the middle that symbolizes the purity of Christ. Various traditions assign different topics to each candle, and the candles are usually given names to remind us of the good news of Christ's birth.

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.

Your emotions are a miraculous gift from God. We are made in God’s image, which means that God has blessed us with the same emotional makeup that He displays as well. God is the author of all your emotions. He wants you to use them powerfully and in a godly, responsible way. The texts of this plan are from the daily encouragement emails, "A Miracle Every Day" written by Grant Fishbook.

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.

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.

Whether you're a newlywed, about to tie the knot, or celebrating fifty years of marriage, this devotional is designed just for you. Regardless of where you are in your marital journey, the importance of uplifting your wife in prayer remains constant. Embrace the challenge of establishing a wholesome daily prayer routine, one that not only uplifts your wife but also deepens your connection with God.

Inspired by Xochitl Dixon’s picture book, this devotional will empower children to understand their God-given emotions while exploring the colorful world God has created. Learn to trust God as you experience His unconditional love flowing for, in, and through you!