Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 16:8

A shepherd boy no one knew became the king no one would ever forget. Through trial and temptation, David rose to lead Israel into a new age of victory. David's victorious life is a model for our own. God has called you to greatness . He has given you the crown. This is your chance to walk alongside the great king of Israel and learn how to succeed in God's way. 

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. No one enjoys waiting. You may have heard it said, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey." But what happens when the journey has you stalled?

We want to show our kids how exciting and vibrant a life with Jesus can be! Follow along in this seven-day plan as we dive deeper into the song lyrics on our new album, Living Color. Jesus isn’t just for the future — He’s for today!

There is no place like home. Many songs and movies have been inspired by a longing to go home. Even the great King David just wanted to be home in the Father’s house (Psalm 27:4). But why? What would make life better there? In this plan, we will explore how to live in our Father's house each day while we are still on earth.

"Find your mission" helps you to find your mission in life. Your mission is unique. I believe there's a mission that only you can fulfill. I want to use your story to motivate you to live your personal mission.

There are times we have a promise from God, but we don’t see our life lining up with the promise God has given us. Or there are times we reach a crossroads in our life, relying on God to speak direction into our lives, and we only hear silence. This 7-day devotional will speak to your heart about how to move in God’s Will when God seems to be quiet.

This Bible Plan will help you discover how God's vision provides clarity, purpose, and direction in your life. Without His vision, we can easily fall into stagnation, lacking purpose and fulfillment. Through this Bible Plan and reflections, you'll learn how to align your heart with God's plans, gain insight into His purpose for you, and be empowered to move forward with confidence. Let God’s vision guide you into a life of growth, faith, and purpose.

Are you waiting for God to answer your prayers? Do the days, months, and years go by with no evidence that your deepest longings will ever be fulfilled? If so, you’re not alone. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he draws on personal experience and biblical principles to offer you encouragement when all hope seems gone and guidance to help you make the most of God’s delays.

Take a moment and think about your favorite brands, like Nike, Gucci, Apple, etc. If you saw someone wearing that brand, what would you typically associate with them? Being branded can mean either having a brand name or it can also mean being marked. If anyone in the Bible knows what it is like to be branded, it is David in the Old Testament.

The Christmas season highlights the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. How can we worship deeply in this season? Through this 9-day devotional, we want to provide the story and spiritual meaning behind several Christmas songs you know and love, and maybe some new ones as well! This Plan features several worship pastors from Life.Church Worship who are a part of the live Christmas album, Gloria.