Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 13:7

Relationships are complicated, and relationships can be confusing if you're single, dating someone, or just putting feelers out there to see who you're attracted to. While the Bible never explicitly talks about "dating" relationships (because dating as we know it didn't exist when it was written), we can learn a lot of wisdom about relationships, singleness, attraction, and feelings.

We often find ourselves standing in gray places when it comes to theology, politics, church denominations, faith—you name it, and we have different opinions about it. This week’s devotional is about leaning in to learn from one another. It’s about being open to the idea that we might be wrong sometimes. It’s about learning the artful elegance of loving one another in the gray places.

Do you want to love better? Do you want to be more joyful? Do you want to live a peaceful and patient life, while being kind and showing the goodness of God through unwavering faith, humility and self-control? If you said a wholehearted "Yes!", then get ready to grow in Christian character through this short devotional plan!

If you feel frustrated and fearful due to a transition season in your work, finances, marriage, or relationships, keep reading. In this five-day devotional you will unlock the five most important keys to turning your transition into your mission. You will learn about vision (day 2), courage (day 4), and mindset (day 5) to own your transition and create your mission.

Dating after a divorce can feel a bit confusing and uncertain. You might have people in your life who support your decision, while others might not understand or agree. As you navigate your new relationship status and consider opening your heart to love again, you’ll likely feel all sorts of emotions. In this 5-day devotional, we’re talking about how to date after a divorce in a way that protects you and honors God.

Are you looking and praying for a spouse? Have you found someone you think might be “the one?” How do you know if they’re husband or wife material? How do you know if you are? In this 5-day devotional, we’re talking about the qualities and characteristics that make someone “marriage material” according to God’s design for marriage.

Were you taught that, as a Christian, you should “save” yourself for marriage and remain a virgin until having sex with your spouse for the first time? Were you taught why you should wait? In this 5-day devotional, we’re talking about God’s design for sex and why He instructs Christians to “save themselves” for marriage.

When we talk about 'Community is our Heartbeat,' we're talking about the community of people God has placed around us. We live in a more connected world than ever before, and yet the longing for true community is as strong as it’s ever been. From start to finish, God's story is about how He invites individuals into His family. The Church of Jesus then should be the most inclusive community that has ever existed. Join us for this 5-day devotional leaning into the importance of Community in our walk of Faith.

Have you been dating someone for a while? Are things going well? Are you considering having “the talk,” defining the relationship, and getting a bit more serious about the person? What an exciting time in a relationship! In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing the most important questions to ask someone before taking your relationship to the “next level.”

Suffering from depression or anxiety? You are not alone. In this 5-day Reading Plan, Katara Washington Patton openly shares her own journey with depression while offering hope through the practical instruction and godly wisdom that helped her and many others find deliverance from worry, anxiety, and the blues.