Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 4:13

Dating . . . does the word strike anxiety or anticipation in your heart? With all the tech connectivity, it seems that it’s just made dating more complicated, confusing and frustrating than ever before. In this 7-day reading plan based on Single. Dating. Engaged. Married. Ben Stuart will help you see that God has a purpose for this season in your life, and he offers guiding principles to help you determine who and how to date. Ben is the pastor of Passion City Church, Washington, DC, and former executive director of Breakaway Ministries, a weekly Bible study attended by thousands of college students on the campus of Texas A&M. 

Too many of us walk through life feeling as if we don't measure up. We always seem to thirst for more. We think if we could only work harder or be better, we could be enough. But the truth is, we will never be enough. And thankfully, we don't have to be. In Proven, Jennie Allen walks through the Book of John to demonstrate how only Jesus is enough.

In the ancient Jewish world, “living water” referred specifically to a source of fresh, flowing water — such as a stream or river — that offered cool refreshment. Such waters were contrasted with “dead” or stagnant waters. “Living water” became a powerful image of the life God offers.

This mom of 4 boys ponders a lot of life while meeting with Jesus on her porch swing. Happy cries, sad tears, intense conversations and silent moments. One constant remains, the swing's shadow. While shadows can often seem scary, a shadow actually proves a light is shining. These stories will challenge you to change your perspective and notice God shining on the everyday swing of life. He is always present whether you are moving forward or backward. May you be inspired to embrace His shadow everyday, it proves He is with you.

When we own up to our disappointment in the way God runs the world, when we realize the same old answers to life’s problems no longer apply a salve to suffering, we must set out on a journey to find the God who is, not the God who behaves according to our expectations. Along the way we find out that “good” might be better—though different—than we had imagined.

The Christmas season is a powerful and unique time of year to remember that Jesus came to make a way for us to be near God. In his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus built a bridge between us and God allowing us to have continual, unhindered communion with our Creator. May we choose to open our hearts to the living God that we might experience fullness of joy in his presence.

What is God's will for our mental and emotional health? Does God have a remedy for depression, anxiety, stress or suicidal thoughts? The answer is yes. Christians and unbelievers alike deal with depression and other mental and emotional illnesses, but there is hope! Jesus promises and provides an abundant life—a life full of joy, purpose, and peace. Join in this seven day devotional as we focus on how to fight for mental and emotional health!

No matter how much you love your daughter, you can’t be the perfect parent to her—that’s God’s job! That’s why the best thing you can do for a daughter of any age is to bring her needs to God in prayer. Prayer invites the power of God into our daughters’ lives. And the amazing thing is, prayer makes us stronger, wiser, and more peaceful parents along the way.

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!

This devotional reveals God’s infinite thoughts of love toward us, and our invitation to love Him, as unfolded in the deeper meanings of Hebrew words in Scripture, with reflections on Greek and Aramaic terms as well. Each day highlights a biblical passage and investigates a key word or words. You don’t have to know any Hebrew to be blessed by these insights and enjoy a loving relationship with your Lord.