Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Timothy 1:16

Are you giving your anxieties to Jesus, or are you just trying to stuff them down? Where is the place of unbelief in your life? Where is the hope in your life? Are you just taking the negativity from the news intravenously? On this plan, we’re going to explore the anchors that are available to us when we have to go through anxiety. 

God loves to give to us! One of the best-known verses of the Bible explains this simple truth (John 3:16). This Christmas, remember that God loves every person he created--including you--so much that He gave us the best gift possible.

How can we, as Christians, be civil people in an uncivil time? The best description of civility I know is found in Galatians 5:22–23. If we would be people of civility, we need to be people who manifest the fruit of the Spirit. Let’s look at each manifestation of that fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

How can we live out our faith at work by communicating with the fruit of the Spirit? Over the next few days, we'll look at the fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 and consider some practical applications for our everyday lives at work.

The Bible is clear about it: we humans are sinful and deserve punishment. But, the Bible also explains that God offers forgiveness if we confess and turn away from our sins. God also enables us to forgive ourselves and others, which is very freeing and helps us to restore relationships. This reading plan discusses some key Bible verses about receiving and giving forgiveness.

Jesus told the Apostle Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you.” Do you know the story behind that promise? Paul’s life was marked by extreme difficulty. This devotional by David Guzik is a verse-by-verse commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. Find comfort and hope in God’s Word, following Paul’s example of how to trust God in times of suffering. Be encouraged that God’s grace is sufficient for you!

Parenting is a bigger challenge today than in any other age. Biblical child rearing is based in truth and grace and has the goal to produce rock-steady Christians. How can parents even begin such a daunting task? Based on Phil Congdon’s book Living by Grace, this devotional not only encourages us to start, but gives us the know-how to elevate our endeavors to effective kingdom performance.

Everyone wants to know what true love is. But few people look at what the Bible says about love. Love is one of the central themes of Scripture and the most essential virtue of the Christian life. This plan from Thistlebend Ministries explores the biblical meaning of love and how to love God better and love others.

Is our life progressively changing after encountering Christ? How can we build assets that last beyond life? How can we radiate joy, contentment, and peace in all situations? This, and much more, is addressed in Paul’s letters. Not only does he teach, he leads by example. As false teachings and leaders are fast penetrating, these letters rock churches into strong defense and action. Their undiluted truths continue to transform lives.

It’s often hard to say goodbye to people. Especially if they are leaving for a long time or even dying. In such situations, we attach great importance to the last words someone tells us. In the Bible we also read several examples of people who had something important to say before they died or left. Let’s read their last words together.