Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Thessalonians 5:17

The decision to follow Jesus is just the beginning of our spiritual journey. It is not just a moment in time but the start of change in our lives. We must learn how to understand what God desires, how to communicate with Him, and how to start living a life centered around our commitment to follow Him. This simple devotional walks you through each of these initial steps.

Alzheimer's Caregiving - Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. Caregiving can create a "perfect storm" for weakening one's faith—or, paradoxically, for strengthening it. These devotionals encourage care providers to lean on God and approach the difficulties of caregiving from an empowered, Christ-focused perspective.

Pursue The Passion is a seven-day digital study based on the life of Christ and His Crucifixion. Through film, scripture and discussion questions, it is designed to inspire reflection on our life purpose and how to use our talents to further the Kingdom of God. When we focus on Jesus’ plan for our lives and follow His will, then our purpose becomes more clear. Jesus is the ultimate example of this, and we will see this demonstrated in the film, "The Passion of the Christ" on Blu-rayTM and DVD.

If you’re a golf fan, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the lives of some of the sport's most accomplished figures. From Master champions like Zach Johnson, Bernhard Langer, and Bubba Watson to PGA Tour winners like Aaron Baddeley, Ben Crane, and Webb Simpson, Museum of the Bible’s reading plan shares the Bible verses that saw them through some of their biggest victories and most difficult moments. The plan includes seven stories that highlight the role of the Bible in professional golf.

My passion is to see ordinary followers of Jesus grow into natural prayers who talk to God, listen to God, and interact with God at all times, in all places, through all circumstances. To do this, we will all need to learn how to pray with our eyes wide open, our ears wide open, our hearts wide open—our lives wide open! Come spend seven days learning how.

If you’re a fan of women's sports, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the lives and careers of some of the greatest female athletes and coaches. From coaching legends such as Kay Yow and Sherri Coale to Olympic gold medalists such as Serena Williams, Missy Franklin, Jean Driscoll, and the 2016 U.S. Gymnastics Team, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to victory and consoled them in defeat.

God has helped women from every walk of life learn how to draw spiritual strength from the kingdom within so that they could face the hard circumstances that surrounded them. The women in this book knew how to empty themselves of all worldly preoccupations, to relax into, and breathe in, His very presence. They knew what it meant to find the secret place of rest that only comes with Him. 

In a world that can seem meaningless at times—especially in midlife—God offers perspective that anchors us, renews us, and propels us into fulfillment, mission, and service. Drawing on the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, HOPE International President Peter Greer and Willowdale Chapel Senior Pastor Greg Lafferty offer insight for fresh clarity and purpose.  This plan is based on 40/40 Vision by Peter Greer and Greg Lafferty. Learn more at www.ivpress.com/40-40-vision.

Prayer is a critical part of the life of every Christian. Through prayer we encounter and are encountered by God. This 7-day reading plan based on Brain Sutton's Conversation with God will encourage readers to encounter God through prayer in fresh new ways.

In the Trinity we find all foundation for every title, tendency, and type in regard to how we serve or carry out the ministries that God has given to us. This study will explore how spiritual ministries are for serving not spectacle; to be servants not superheroes, and to seek the Spirit over spots or locations of power.