Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 13:1

As the Lord has called us to become leaders, we sometimes have misconceptions about the role given to us and struggle to define the kind of leader God wants us to be, missing the joy of serving people. This 3-day plan includes a self-reflective and practical call to action in building leadership that values relationships, not position. There is also meaningful discussion material for growth groups and teams at work.

On Easter, we celebrate the hope of new life that Jesus brings into each of our lives, and even more, into the whole world. The earth-shattering thing that happened on this day changes everything. In this four-day series from Words of Hope, consider the life-changing hope of Easter as we read John's account of Jesus' death and resurrection.

Two thousand years ago Jesus decided the best way to share his good news was through a small group of committed friends. We don’t think he ever changed his plan. Join us in discovering how Jesus led his group and what principles from his life and leadership you can apply to yours.

This is a series of short Holy Week reflections beginning with the events on Maundy Thursday, and ending with Resurrection Sunday. They are also glimpses inside the act of Creation itself. When we enter Holy Week we have a front-row seat to God’s creative process. In the end, we discover ourselves as co-creators in Christ, participating in the ongoing act of Creation.

Consecrating our lives to God's purpose implies service that expresses greatness and power. This service is not a mere duty but a personal connection with Jesus. It cannot flourish when we are motivated by guilt, duty, or shame. Join me in this plan to discover the characteristics of a service that connects with Jesus's heart and deepens our personal relationship with Him.

Are you letting your lack of authority paralyze you? One of the greatest myths of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead. Great leaders don't buy it. Great leaders lead with or without the authority and learn to unleash their influence wherever they are.

Sometimes it’s hard to love people – even the ones that are closest to us. We admittedly find it easier to love them than those whom we don’t really get along with. In Plan 13 we see Jesus’ love on full display when He chooses to be a servant and when He chooses to still love those who will betray Him. Are we willing to love others on this level?

Embark on a journey to learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we will watch short clips from the film, The Life of Jesus, and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. You can read each of the 10 plans separately, but we challenge you to complete the whole journey.

This five day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection. We encourage you to set apart intentional time for each session, as well as extended time to journal your experience (if you are able). Feel free to use written meditation or the accompanying audio.

Choosing to worship helps us keep our eyes on Jesus, even when life's crazy. When we focus on Him, our brokenness is restored, our anxiety turns into hope, and we become more united. This 5-day plan will give you practical steps to worship through it, whatever IT is, along with how to love one another, even when it's hard. So, today, we hope you'll choose to Worship Through It, Together.