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

When Jesus Christ founded His church, He had a clear vision of what it would be—and He’s calling each of us to participate in that vision, both in our local communities and around the world. Join Dr. Charles Stanley and In Touch Ministries as they help you discover what it means to be part of His church, finding your unique place in the story of God’s people.

In a world that is broken and lonely, how do we think about friendship? Through this series we will see that friendship is a great gift from God to his people. We will see that the Bible points people to Jesus and helps them grow in obedience to him.

Do you believe you can thrive—not just survive—in your current circumstances? Join this 14-day journey of disrupting the myth that joy can only be found in a pain-free life. Katherine and Jay Wolf—survivors, authors, and advocates—are inviting you into the hard-won lessons and practical insights from a life they never imagined living. With unexpected humor and powerful vulnerability, we’ll redefine everything together, from beauty to community, failure to calling.

Sometimes as much as we long for community, we retreat from our neighbours and miss out on the fullness of life that God intends for us. This plan reminds us of how God wants us to love our neighbours so we can all experience the fullness of life He intends for us.

Motherhood is a calling! In the struggles of motherhood, we are given opportunities to be molded into Christ’s image and reflect His character to those around us. In the gift of motherhood, we have the incredible privilege to shape, nurture, and love our children in a way that reflects the heart of God. Over the next 14 days we will deepen our understanding of motherhood through God's Word.

Hosting people, especially around the holidays, can be a joy—but it can also be a burden. God offers us a different way. The Bible shows hospitality as a practical way to demonstrate love for others in service to God. In this 15-day series, consider how to follow God's example of love and service and accept God's good gifts of hospitality to you.

Discover spiritual gifts. God wants to work through you. You can serve God with your gifts, and God gives us gifts to help others.

Life is hard. The struggle IS real. While all of us experience seasons of blessing, we are broken people living in a broken world. The book of 1st Peter is candid about the struggles we face, but unapologetic about the hope and truth of Jesus. Walk through 1st Peter with this reading plan because the struggle is real! (We recommend using The Message (MSG) translation.)

Our hearts crave deep, lasting connections--to know we are loved and belong. This Bible reading plan will help you grow in your relationships as you learn to love others well, speak and live in truth, and set the healthy boundaries that will allow your relationships to thrive.

Few things in life are more important than breathing. It’s what keeps us going and living. This isn’t a devotional on the science of breathing. Instead, we’re talking about what it looks like to create breathing room in parts of our everyday lives. From faith to finances to friendship to so much more, we’re diving into the benefits of slowing down, pausing, and giving these areas of our lives room to breathe.