Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 13:13

Christian leadership is radically different from any other form of leadership. The church and community are crying out for good leaders. This plan is the third of seven foundations for Christian leaders God calls to have a powerful godly influence. There is a lot of work involved in these plans, but it will be worth it. "Heart for God" is foundational because it produces godly character and wisdom.

Do you remember nagging your parents for something until they eventually gave in? How many times did you end up disappointed with the result? The same thing happened to the Israelites when they demanded a king. In this Plan, we will explore why God became so angry at their insistence and whether some of our prayer requests may still offend God in the same way today.

From the beginning, God intended for us to be in His presence. The Garden of Eden exemplified perfect communion until sin disrupted it. Throughout history, God has restored communion, from leading the Israelites to establishing His presence in the tabernacle and temple, culminating in Jesus’ arrival and sacrifice. Now, the Holy Spirit resides in every believer, making us God's temple.

Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

This 5-day plan explores the life of David and the principles of walking in God’s Timeless Zone of Faith. From his anointing as a young shepherd to his rise as king of Israel, David’s journey teaches us patience, obedience, and integrity in every season of life. You’ll learn how to respond faithfully in rejection, use trials to build your skills and character, and trust God’s timing. Each day includes reflection on Scripture, practical insights, and encouragement to help you grow in faith, develop your gifts, and walk confidently toward God’s purpose for your life.

Three times in I Samuel, Jonathan said to his young armor bearer, "Come, Let's Go!" Three times in Revelation 22 Jesus said, "I'm coming soon!" It's been more than 2,000 years since Jesus made this promise. Jesus gave the church a simple job to do. It's called the Great Commission. So church, why hasn't Jesus COME back yet? We need discipleship in evangelism! COME, LET'S GO!

Whether you’ve messed up a little or a lot by human standards, you’re a prime candidate to be used by God. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll learn about six individuals from the Bible whom God used despite where they came from, what their capabilities were, or how colossal their mistakes were.

Men today face an identity crisis with a never-ending barrage of voices declaring who they are and who they aren’t. Drawing on the ancient tradition of a wiser ruler passing on his wisdom, Nathan Clarkson offers young men practical, biblically based advice on real-life issues. For the man looking to live out a greater story, timeless wisdom rooted in sacred Scripture helps him discover who he was created to be.

No matter what comparison mindset you struggle with, the answer is right in front of you in the Bible! Dive into the truths from Scripture that will help you break free from the comparison trap.

I have always wondered what Jesus meant by many are called, and a few are Chosen until I began to learn through the story of Gideon. In this 9 days Devotional Plan (based on the book, “And they shall be called the Sons of God”), we will learn the difference between being called and being Chosen. We will also learn how to transition from called to Chosen.