Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:11

What kind of community do you live in? Do you have strong Christians around you? Are you building up the body of Christ and reaching out to those who don’t know Him? We’re going to focus on the importance of community and one of the reminders is that UNITY is the word that completes COMMUNITY.

This 7-Day Bible study is one in a series of 19 others related to Making Jesus Culture. We look at how to honor and worship God through all elements of culture, including the home, family, church, business, media/arts, government, and education. Accompanying these studies is over 300-Hours of video footage from 150 of today's top Christian thinkers on creativity, innovation, and invention at www.makejesusculture.com.  

In the New York Times best-selling book When , author Daniel Pink says, “When we reach a mid-point, sometimes we slump but other times we jump. A mental siren reminds us that we have squandered half our time.” Our prayer is that you have “invested” the first half of your year well. But whether you would like some encouragement to power through the second half or need a bit of motivation to beat a slump, we offer this seven-day challenge. Each day contains a short audio message (1-2 minutes).  

As a husband you are uniquely able to honor your wife in ways no one else can. God calls you to lead your wife faithfully and boldly, with great compassion and understanding. Join author David Chadwick for this seven-day study to equip you with seven great ways to honor your wife and make your life together better than ever.

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and ushers in the High Holy Days of the Jewish calendar. Traditional foods and greetings center on the hopes for a sweet year to come. This 7 day Bible reading plan provides ways to reflect and consider how this next year can be sweeter as we grow in our relationship and understanding of God. This plan can be enjoyed at any time of the year, or when someone is wanting a fresh start.

Jesus’s invitation is clear throughout the Bible: Trust Me. Trust is vital in our families, communities, businesses, churches, and daily life, yet many of us struggle with trusting other people and even God Himself. These 7 devotionals come from Trueface’s 365 day devotional Trust for Today, and invite you to grow in trust with God and others one day at a time.

WE were created for relationships. God says that our love for Him should be reflected in our love for others, so how do we do that? This 7-day plan is full of tangible takeaways with hope and encouragement for you to apply to every relationship. This study is from the book We're Still In This written by Susan Goss.

Generous living isn’t just about the acts we do—it’s a heart we allow God to cultivate within us. It is a journey of the heart and seeing everything we have as a gift from God. In this Bible Plan, we’ll discover that generous living goes way beyond our personal finances— it’s an others-focused lifestyle we live.

In a world where kids and teens struggle with anxiety and fear, we might think the answer is building up their confidence. But what our kids really need is confidence not in themselves but in the God who has a unique purpose for them. This week we’ll look at how building up God-confidence in our kids leads to peace, resiliency, and joy.

This week we’re focusing on understanding and praying for Hollywood, the world’s most influential mission field. Christians in Hollywood are on the front lines of ministry and they need prayer and support.  So, our prayer is that you will catch the vision of the importance and global impact of Hollywood and choose to pray for the people there as you watch films, TV shows, hear music, and play video games.