Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 John 4:10

How would you describe your faith journey?  Is it a well-established fire?  Is it warming? Comforting? Does it push away darkness?  Or is merely a spark? Not quite yet a flame?  Hardly casting a shadow.  These guided audio meditations will help recognize a spark from an encounter with God.  And watch the spark turn to flame.  Pushing out fear and darkness.

Isn’t it adorable watching an older couple express a thriving love that has stood the test of time? We can all learn something from that kind of intentional love. These three guided audio meditations are about learning to love others. The first meditation explores how to live in unity with others simply. The following meditation sets a higher standard. And finally, a reflection helps us model God’s love towards others.

In an information-saturated world, what we crave is community. We all want to belong, to be a part of the team, and to fit in. This series addresses the fact that as followers of Christ, we’re a part of a big community, and we want to let the world in. The power of hospitality is something amazing, and we’re going to see how we can show up for others.

We are God's beloved. Through reading this plan, you will discover the magnitude of God's great love and His intentional pursuit to bring us into fellowship with Him. Join me in learning more about accepting His love and how such acceptance can change your life. I look forward to joining you on this journey of discovering and accepting the greatest love of all, the love of the Father! -NiaCara Lawrence

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. This short reading plan is based on the theme, ‘Love God, Love Others’.

Moms in Prayer uses the Four Steps of Prayer method to engage our hearts in relationship with our loving Father. Each day's plan calls us to focus on a unique attribute of God and uses the steps of Praise, Repentance, Thanksgiving and Asking for help with whatever we and our loved ones are facing. Each prayer is accompanied by Bible passages that give us a deeper understanding of God's attributes.

We are constantly bombarded with messages about our identity. While culture may say that identity is self-defined and discovered, the Bible shows that our identity and worth is rooted in our relationship to God. We are God's masterpiece - deeply valued, deeply loved and wanted.This 3-day Bible Plan is part 1 of 4 designed to go along with the Catechism 'Who Am I' small group series.

Pursuing our spouse helps us keep getting to know, understand, and love them well. We’re all created with a desire to be deeply known and fully loved. Only God can fully fulfill this, yet as our most intimate human relationship, marriage is an opportunity to continue growing in intimacy and love throughout all our days together. This 3-day plan written by Lindsay Few brings encouragement to pursue your spouse well.

Have you ever sat in front of your oven waiting for a frozen pizza to finish cooking?... Then you know what it’s like to wait in anticipation for something you want. Well here's some Good News you don’t have to wait for: Jesus is born! God has saved the world from sin! And guess what? He’s coming back again!

God showed us His incredible love centuries ago. The story of how He gave His Son for our salvation pierces our hearts and souls. Being born in a humble stable more than 2000 years ago, Jesus came to our world and completely changed it forever. Join Dr. Mark Rae in this second reading plan of the Advent series to discover the greatest love of all.

A call to women to embrace real, vulnerable, and courageous living in a culture of perfection and surface beauty.

This devotional series by Vertical Worship focuses on God’s unwavering, never ending, unconditional love for His children. His love is perfect in a way that no other love can be. We explore the depths of His love through walking through what His word says, and how it applies to us. Press into the attainable love that God has for you today.   

We were created by love and for love. Through God’s Word we learn what true love is. God wants us to be rooted and established in love so that we can share it with others. Love is the answer because God is love.

The apostle John, known as the beloved disciple because he lay on Jesus’ chest, shows us in his first letter some aspects of God’s love. In this plan, Pastor Jeff Wells highlights four aspects of the way God loves us. Delight yourself and enjoy this reading that will make you love the One who loved you first.

We can easily fall into believing things about God that aren’t true. At times, we see things on social media or the news that make us question Him. So, what is true about God? Does He know what He's doing? Is He really loving and kind, even when things don't seem to be going well? In this 4-Day Bible Plan, let’s learn how we can know God’s heart together.

In a world where so much division and tension exists, we’d all be better off if we learned to love others—even if it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable. In this 4-day plan, we’ll discuss who our neighbors are and how to love them.

Would you agree that a godly relationship is rare? We often hear about the need for our romantic relationships to be godly, but have you ever thought about whether or not all of your relationships are godly? As Christ followers, we're called to walk in His example. This week, we will explore some relationships that don't get enough attention, and how to strive for godliness in each of them.

Are you wondering how to find the one God wants you to spend your life with? Asking yourself if you would marry yourself, is a good place to start. Are you willing to focus on becoming “the one” in order to find “the one”?

When we experience sexual abuse, it has the potential to shatter and steal most of who we are. This pain can linger for years with us and rob us of a full, healthy, and whole life. But letting go and forgiving those who have hurt you is possible. Beating Your Shame the Jesus Way will not only bring freedom to your soul but will flood your life with a supernatural love for those around you. It is this incomprehensible love that will change the course of your life forever.

A godly, single woman’s journey to finding a loving relationship intertwines with the principles of the acronym S-T-E-P. Join this four-day devotional to learn how to find love, joy, purpose, and fulfillment. By embracing these concepts, you will trust in God’s plan and timing as you prepare to attract the love and purpose partner you desire.

Worship through each week of Advent with us in scripture and song. Come along as we study what it means to embrace Advent Hope, Peace, Love and Joy in anticipation of Christ's birth and ultimate return.

Is your relationship with the Lord in a dry place? This plan from Thistlebend Ministries will help you renew your focus on the source of true love and abundant life and unlimited refreshment!

Have you ever doubted God’s goodness during difficult seasons? It’s easy to forget the unchangeable nature of God in the midst of pain or waiting. Based on the Moving Works’ film, Chloe, this 5-day study takes you on a journey with Walt and Annie as they struggle through infertility and the doubts that accompany it. This series will remind you of God’s love, sovereignty, and faithfulness through Jesus Christ.

Life is like a game or a race. Sometimes we don’t do well, but with God beside us we can keep going and not give up. This reading plan helps children spend time with God, reading the Bible and hearing from him: great life skills! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

This devotion is a practical study to see who God is and how we can reflect the same character of God in our life. We are created in the image of God and we need to live lives that reflect God in us. We desire our children to take after us. In the same manner, our heavenly Father wants us to take after Him.