Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Kings 17:16

Every Christian is supposed to live a life of prayer. As many men of God have talked about in the past, those who sin are often those who have stopped praying; prayer is the one thing that chokes out the sin in our hearts. Learn how to develop your prayer life according to what the Bible teaches so you can live a life of victory in Christ.

We know that in all things - dating included - we should trust God. But what does that really mean?! We’re going to look to the bold and often desperate prophet, Elijah, to see how to truly place our trust in God. Join us as we learn to surrender (and re-surrender) what’s happening in our life now, so we can ultimately place our faith in God for our future.

This devotional inspires us to Reconsider, Refocus, and Remember - three practices and tools God gives us to help us face challenging circumstances while growing and remaining firm in our faith, instead of allowing them to distance us from our Savior.

Supernatural miracles are accessible to all through Christ. Isaiah 10:27 says the anointing removes burdens and destroys yokes. Communion activates the Holy Spirit's anointing, preparing us for God's purposes. Like Samuel anointed Saul and Jesus for ministry, the anointing equips us for God's calling, providing freedom, discernment, and empowerment. Complete this plan and learn to receive and increase this anointing in your life!

This eight-day reading plan uncovers the glory of Jesus Christ  through the elements of oil and light, the symbols at the center of all Hanukkah celebrations. 

Fishermen, soldiers, tentmakers, philosophers. The Holy Spirit employs all sorts of people, professions, and gifts to spread the Good News to the ends of the earth. Old and young, rich and poor—all can make a difference. Since Roman times, Jesus’ Kingdom has moved into the nations along pathways such as missionary trips, community outreach, academics, and business. What pathway might you travel to take God’s message to the world?

Discover the stories of men and women in the Bible who found strength in God during their hardest moments. Through their faith and perseverance, you’ll be reminded that God can turn even the greatest pain into purpose. These stories will encourage you to lean on him for strength, no matter what you're facing.

Elijah, an Old Testament prophet of God, lived a life of faith. The Bible says he was a normal person just like us, yet he prayed enormous prayers – and God answered! Elijah saw God’s miraculous provision and heard God’s voice, but also encountered doubt and despair. This 9-day plan by David Guzik will encourage you to follow Elijah’s example and trust in the living God!

What if we don’t have to travel far to get close to people who are distant from God? What if Christians were the best neighbors? Would your street change? Would heaven be fuller? A long time ago, a religious leader asked Jesus how to get into heaven. Jesus answered with a question, then the story of the Good Neighbor. No surprise, 2000 years later Jesus’ story still explains how to neighbor. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel and Life.Church in a practical, story-filled guide to meeting your neighbors and loving them as yourself. But don’t just read it—live it!

This 10-day devotional sparks Bible-centric thoughts that light a fire to carry with you and share with others. Read each 100-word essay in 30 seconds or less. Additionally, you can explore Scripture references in their context and association with one another, put into practice what you’ve learned, and let each Spark prompt a prayer. Quinn Schipper is a published author with four decades of diverse experience following Jesus.