Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:18

Join the creative community of Hillsong Church as we read and pray through 1, 2, and 3 John. These works are likely penned by the apostle John, written to a known community of believers and to specific individuals within this community. John wrote to combat false teaching by re-anchoring believers in the truth of Jesus Christ and giving guidance on how to live in love as children of God.

In this 7-Day plan, Dr. John Koessler reveals how lust, which once was considered a "deadly sin", has transformed into a "dangerous virtue." Our culture has radically redrawn its moral boundaries so that what lust is now called love and sexual preference is regarded by many to be malleable. Dr. Koessler helps reveal the beauty of God's design for love and desire. Excerpted from the book 'Dangerous Virtues.'

Anger. Frustration. Irritation. We’ve all felt the power of these emotions and lived to regret the speed with which we responded to them. This devotional will help you understand the three sources of these strong emotions and give practical Biblical advice for how to deal with them.

We were made from love, made for love, and are called to live in God's love. This devotional, based on the book, "Love Slows Down," will help you slow down and trade in anger, anxiety, and hurry for life in God's love.

The tragic death of George Floyd sparked discussions about why are we still talking about race and racial injustice in 2020. In hope of finding a solution, and common ground after his death, many people raised this question, “What can I do?” This devotional will explain what you can do, and help you to prepare your heart and mind for love and, ultimately, racial reconciliation.

In this 7-Day devotional author Kirt A. Schneider takes you on a journey to discover who our Creator is from the Bible. Focusing each day on a separate aspect of God as a compassionate Father, One who knows you, One who cares about every detail, your counselor, your confidence, and One who is always near to you. All you have to do is choose Him.

Over the next seven days, you’ll engage in readings and practices that will open the way to living more deeply rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Each day, you’ll Rest, Receive, Respond, and Remain as you engage with Jesus through Scripture.

God’s love is the central theme woven throughout scripture, and yet we all need a greater revelation of the depth of God’s love for us personally. In this 7-day devotional from Steve McCracken, discover more about the extravagant nature of God’s love and learn how Father wants His gift of love to flow through us to others.

If we’re honest… life is a beautiful, wild, wonderful, complicated, messy, miraculous gift. No one “has it all together,” which can leave us with lots of unanswered questions. What matters most to God? What does He care about? What pleases Him? Over the next 7 days, let’s dive into Micah 6:8 together and discover what it truly means to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly.

From loving one another with greater intentionality to loving one another in our differences, the Bible is filled with examples on how we can fulfill one of the greatest commandments: loving others. Because when the body of Christ lives and loves the way Jesus called us to, we’re a force to be reckoned with.

Love is such an important concept for us as believers and it’s imperative that we have an understanding of what love is and how to love, even when it may be difficult. Love is a choice, and through this plan, Dr. Doug Weiss will guide you on how to love like Christ loves the church.

Corrie came from a Bible-believing family. The Bible had a central place in their lives. The Living Word of God: the Lord Jesus Christ, spoke to them through the written Word of God. They read the Bible on a daily basis and knew many Bible verses by heart. These devotionals may help you to see the significance and application of these verses in your own life as well.

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This is week two of the four weeks of the 30 day challenge.

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

Jesus once told a parable illustrating that when we welcome others, we are actually welcoming God (see Matthew 25). In this plan, we explore how our faith leads us to welcome our refugee and immigrant neighbors. Each day ends with a practice to help you on your journey of welcoming.

Free Grace Theology is a devotional series based on the book Living by Grace by Dr. Dave Anderson. This first devotional plan highlights six aspects of Free Grace theology that bring the child of God to greater assurance, greater intimacy, greater motivation, and greater understanding of God than previously experienced.

Do you need a fresh start? Through Christ, believers are offered new life not just at the start of a new year but every moment that they turn to him. In this seven-day series from Words of Hope, invite God to make all things new in your life.

What is the closest that you can be to another person? Marriage probably comes to mind. But what does it mean to have an intimate relationship with God? In this Plan, we will learn about God’s design for intimacy with us. He wants to be much closer to you than just nearby. I hope that you will experience many beautiful moments with God over the next seven days!

A 7-day devotional that walks you through the impact of shame and shows how to live authentically and without shame through the power of Jesus.

We all want to be famous at home, renowned for showing up for our loved ones. Yet our busyness and personal pursuits can create long term disconnection inside the home. Our spouse and kids deserve more than our leftovers. You’ll discover what’s keeping you from being truly present with those you love, where you find your identity, and how God’s unfathomable love gives your family purpose bigger than yourselves.

This Bible Plan accompanies the album Grace Upon Grace from Life.Church Worship. The songs included in the album arise from the heart and stories of our church. We pray you’re encouraged and enlightened by the daily devotions highlighting each song as they lead you to the one true source of our hope, joy, and grace: Christ.

‘Anchorage: The Storm of Fear’ is designed to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to navigate mental health and wellness topics. This seven-day plan incorporates character discussions, reflective questions, and prayers to help participants explore biblical examples of faith. Choose this plan to discover how these realities help us victoriously overcome the storms of life.

As women of God, we are commanded to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love our neighbors as ourselves. The military similarly requires full devotion. When we begin to love the Lord in this way, we start to love ourselves more. This plan walks us through what it looks like to love the Lord in each of these ways practically and how they culminate into loving our neighbor as ourselves.

Fear is our response to perceived danger—it’s meant to help keep us safe. But sometimes, fear can control us in ways God didn’t intend. These devotionals walk you through Scripture, where God speaks directly into your fears. Reflecting on your own life in light of God’s Word, you will grow faith in Him as the true source of peace and the answer to all your fears.

We know that the Church is not a building, but people. Too often we limit the Church to what people do in the building. Jesus never asked us to make disciples of Christians, but of all nations. Through this plan you will discover how to be the Church where God has placed you for His kingdom to come.