Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Kings 18:17

When part one of MADE for MORE was launched, we looked at what God MADE us for. In the next seven days we will explore the MORE we have all been made for. Over the next week, Dr. Kent Ingle, President of Southeastern University, will show us some of the ways that God’s Spirit works in his people and leads us into MORE.

We know that in all things - dating included - we should trust God. But what does that really mean?! We’re going to look to the bold and often desperate prophet, Elijah, to see how to truly place our trust in God. Join us as we learn to surrender (and re-surrender) what’s happening in our life now, so we can ultimately place our faith in God for our future.

God always preserves a remnant of true believers in an unbelieving world. They are his faithful witnesses who stand against the world’s systems, fleshly appetites, and devilish schemes. Often they stand alone facing floods, fires, lions, and giants, in order to faithfully follow God. In this seven-day plan, reconsider some of your favorite biblical stories through the eyes of the believing and courageous remnant.

Have you been waiting on God for something He has promised you? Are you getting tired of waiting? Far from being a state of inactivity, the waiting period is one of the most active periods of the Christian journey. Join me as we explore the challenges we face in waiting patiently on God and learn how to embrace the necessary mind shift to benefit from our waiting seasons.

Growing up as young people, we can face many challenges. The teenage years are filled with different pressures and influences that can make standing strong in our faith difficult. We all go through hard times, whether friendships, family, mental health, or insecurity. Over the next ten days, we will dive into some of the heroes of the faith, the challenges they faced, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Have you noticed that the world around you is getting darker and evil seems to be winning? God's Word is both timeless and timely and the story of Elijah in 1 & 2 Kings shows how God was faithful to His people even in the midst of demonic destruction. Elijah was one of the greatest men, after Jesus Christ, to ever live, and his boldness will encourage you to stand firm against the ultimate Enemy.

Have you ever wondered how God’s plan for humanity all started? The Basic Training Challenge walks you through the thread of the Old Testament story in this reading plan. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Doing hard things gives you extraordinary capabilities. As your character is refined under pressure, it helps shape a clearer picture of your unique place in the world and influences how you serve, lead, and relate to those around you. This plan will take a look at the origins of God’s character through his first dealings with people and how he’s cared for us throughout history.

The Bible is filled with stories of real people facing real problems with real faith. By surveying the lives of great men and women of the Bible who walked by faith through flaws and failures, this 18-day study will encourage you to live faithfully in the presence of God for His glory.

This is a 21 day extract of the Once-A-Day Men & Women of the Bible Devotional with 365 daily readings unpacking the most memorable people of the Bible. Daily readings take a look at the lives of Bible characters and include Bible text, a short reading, and a thought to ponder.