Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 18:1

There are Biblical principles on how to Define and Discern Godly relationships. As believers, we honor God in how we choose and steward the associations entrusted to us. In this devotional, we walk through three principles: Defining, Discerning, and Disconnecting from ungodly connections that hinder our growth in Christ.

God created people to live as families, providing care, support and connection for one another. Sometimes family means more than just relatives. And some of the most beautiful relationships in the Bible are ones in which God drew unlikely people together in unexpected ways. Where do you find people who will be like family to you? Explore how God can help you find family — or be family for someone in need!

The God who made us placed within our hearts a longing for happiness and purpose, so we shouldn’t be surprised the Bible provides us with answers. Scholar and teacher Jonathan Pennington helps us to rediscover biblical Christianity as a whole-life philosophy, one that addresses our greatest human questions and equips us to live meaningful lives. This week, you will come to see God and Scriptures in an entirely new way.

In order for us to be God-honoring friends, we are encouraged to come to Jesus. It is because of the friendship we have in Him that we can be a God-honoring friend to someone else. In this plan we are going to go over four special attributes every godly friendship should have, to help you be the best friend you can be!

King David is described in the New Testament as a man after God’s own heart, meaning that he aligned his own heart with that of God’s. As we study David’s life, our goal for this series is to analyze the things David did in 1 & 2 Samuel in order to mold our hearts after God’s and resemble the same intensity of focus and spirit that David showcased throughout his life.

This 5-day plan from Pastor Mike Signorelli explores breaking free from toxic family patterns through biblical wisdom on spiritual roots behind difficult relationships. Gain insights on rising above dysfunction for your God-given purpose. Though you didn't choose your family, God did, and He can use you to end generational trauma.

From time to time, every leader needs to take a gut check. Whether you’re leading others at your job, in your church, on your campus, or in your home, none of us want to fail in the leadership opportunities we’ve been given (1 Corinthians 13:8). Use this 7-day reading plan to discover the most excellent way to lead. Order “The Most Excellent Way To Lead,” or learn more about the book at www.mostexcellentwaytolead.com.

Every girl has a story. Sadly, many of these stories are filled with heartbreaks, pain, rejection, confusion, hidden hurts, and even abuse. What could have gone wrong or, better still, going forward, how can it be avoided? This devotional will expose the hidden traps of the enemy and fireproof you from opposite-sex relationship pitfalls.

Everyone loves things that are new, right? A new car, new house, new baby, new golf clubs, new movie, new season, new job! This plan is all about starting fresh; hitting the reset button on your life or areas in your life that aren’t going the way you want and taking time to refocus your attention on what’s most important. It’s an opportunity to say, “I’m going to live differently.”

Things will never "go back to normal." This may seem pessimistic, but author Brent Crowe shows us a time-tested, pandemic-tested approach to a more fulfilling life. Ten Steps to Your Best Life extracts clear steps that Jesus taught for living in and through the most difficult times of transition.

No man is an island; we need friends. Created in God's image, we were created for community. Where do we begin? In this study, you'll learn friendship principles from David, Jonathan, and Mike Tyson. When you're done, you'll know what a good friend is, and hopefully, you'll be a better friend.

It is probably every child's favourite Bible story: David and Goliath. The ultimate underdog heroically defeats the unrivalled bad guy. What's not to love? It's a great tale, but there's so much more to this battle than its unlikely outcome.

This series of short meditations will build on the teachings of the Bible to explore how to handle the stress we face in our leadership roles at work. Join us as we dig out some surprising words from the Bible for the management issues we face at work today.

A 10 day journey through 1 Samuel looking at Jonathan’s friendship with David and giving present day application to athletes.

In the spaces between words lies a language more ancient than speech—the soul's vernacular. When hearts truly meet, they speak in this forgotten tongue, where a glance carries libraries of meaning and silence becomes eloquence. This sacred dialect can't be learned but only remembered, awakened through love's alchemy and the courage of genuine presence. It's in the eyes that truly see us, the touch that holds our story, the listening that makes a temple of ordinary moments.

Discover the story of David. David was a faithful servant, friend, and king.

Real friendship is precious, both in times of trouble and in times of joy. The Bible offers several examples and gives advice on how to be a good friend. And most important: God Himself offers us friendship! Jesus even gave his life for his friends, so that they would have eternal life. Read more about friendship in this Reading Plan, and discover how you can become a friend of God!

Whether you’ve been married for five minutes or fifty years, one of the most loving things you can do to strengthen and protect your marriage is to pray. Your wife needs your prayer support to encourage and empower her to be the woman God created her to be and equip her to take on life's daily challenges. As you pray, you'll be inspired to express your love and care for her in new and meaningful ways.

Whether you’ve been married for five minutes or fifty years, one of the most loving things you can do to strengthen and protect your marriage is to pray. Your husband needs your prayer support to encourage and empower him to be the man God created him to be and equip him to take on life's daily challenges. As you pray, you'll be inspired to express your love and care for him in new and meaningful ways.

By the end of this study, we pray that you will know God’s voice better, that you will know when and how he speaks, and feel compelled to obey. As we study Scripture, we will discover that God’s plan cannot be thwarted regardless of who is in power. The point of the original monarchy found in 1 and 2 Samuel, illustrates that from the beginning.

Getting stuck is never fun. Worse than getting stuck in traffic or in a long line is getting stuck spiritually. In this devotional, you will walk with some of the great heroes of the faith and principles from Romans 12 to discover how you can get unstuck and experience spiritual momentum. Pastor and author Lance Witt breathes fresh insight into the journey of some great trailblazers of the Christian faith.

Life is filled with unexpected setbacks. Fear, failure, and resistance threaten to stall our progress and discourage our faith. But throughout the Bible, we see that when God calls someone forward, obstacles are simply part of the journey—not the end of it. In this Bible Reading Plan, explore the life of David to see how faithful obedience and trust in God’s strength enables us to keep moving forward, even when the path is blocked.

As people who follow Jesus, we are considered to be His disciples. This simply means that - through the Spirit’s power – we are learning to be with Jesus in order to embody His teachings for His mission. Throughout Scripture, we see a variety of ways that Jesus and the people of God have learned to commune with God. Historically these have been referred to, by the Church, as the spiritual disciplines or spiritual rhythms. The purpose of these rhythms are not simply to do them, but to grow in our relationship with Jesus.

Think about your favorite adventure stories where friends go on epic journeys, face challenges, and stick together through it all. Those stories make you wonder: Do I have friends like that? Am I that kind of friend? We all want solid friendships with people who stick with us no matter what life brings, and the Bible gives us wisdom about how to build those relationships. For the next 28 days, we’ll explore what God has to say about how we can have—and be—good friends. We'll see how choosing wise friends will help us navigate any adventure we face.

Relocation is one of the top stressors in life. With change always comes loss. And learning to be peaceful and content in these circumstances is hard. During these times, it helps to know you belong to an eternal family with a Heavenly Father who is always the same. In this plan, learn how God’s presence and direction during times of transition can bring peace in the midst of change.