Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 15:18
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly
3 Days
God has shown us what He requires - to act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with Him. This 3 day devotional opens our series with inspiring testimonies from Mercy Ships, devotional questions, and scripture readings drawn together to help us to live this out.
Heroes of the Faith, Part 5
4 Days
How can the heroes of the Bible inspire us to greatness? Join us in this four-day reading plan as Kristi Krauss motivates us with Samson's immense strength, Ruth's faithfulness, Samuel's lifelong devotion, and King Saul's self-will. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.
The Way To Brave
5 Days
This five day plan walks the believer on God's proven pathway to courage in the shadow of giants. Courage doesn't happen in a moment. It is shaped by God and demonstrated in the crisis.
Radical Obedience
5 Days
The world calls us to live for ourselves. God, however, calls His children to live to a different standard. Join in this Abide meditation as we explore the core biblical values of living a life of radical obedience to Him.
Biblical Business Leadership: STRATEGY
5 Days
The Bible has wisdom for all parts of our lives - especially our work. This series of short meditations will build on the teachings of the Bible to help you better understand the development and deployment of strategic plans in your business leadership role.
Self-Sabotage: The Other Enemy
5 Days
There is a subtle enemy that many believers battle daily. It is called self-sabotage. It is dangerous and deceptive because it causes you to stand in your own way, and if you are not careful, it will also cause you to talk yourself out of God's blessings. But, be encouraged. There is a blueprint for victory. Join MCWEN Founder Andrena Sawyer for a 5-day study on overcoming this enemy.
Jesus: Your Soul’s Sole Passion
5 Days
Spend five days with Dr. Ramesh Richard, president of RREACH (a Global Proclamation Ministry) and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, as he offers pastoral insights on how to find your soul passion in life. The intentional life that pursues a supreme purpose begins with passion. You may also enjoy the companion plan, “Building an Intentional Life: Start Now.”
GOATs of the Old Testament
5 Days
Who's your GOAT? Pick any sport and the debate gets heated. Have you ever thought about the GOATs in the Bible? Obviously, THE Lord Jesus Christ is the one and only GOAT. However, who, other than Jesus, should be considered? Join us on this 5 day study as we dissect some of the most popular people from the Old Testament and learn about what makes them great!
Authentic Leadership: How to Lead With Nothing to Hide, Nothing to Prove, and Nothing to Lose
5 Days
Imagine waking up every morning, ready to lead with genuine confidence. You rarely feel insecure. You never pretend, perform, or act like you have it all together. You are secure and strong enough to influence others. This isn’t crazy. This is Authentic Leadership. This reading plan includes five daily devotionals based on Dan Owolabi's book "Authentic Leadership". This study will explore how to overcome chronic insecurity in leadership.
Becoming a Biblical Leader
5 Days
Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.
3 Steps to Being a KINGDOM BUILDER in Your Life Today - Part 1
5 Days
In this 3-part series, we uncover the three key guidewords to help you live your faith as a Kingdom Builder. From our first guideword, “NICER,” we uncover biblical principles behind each letter in the word “N-I-C-E-R” to set the foundation for helping to build God’s Kingdom through your life today. Living your faith as a Kingdom Builder has never been so clear and easy to apply – at work, home, or just around town.
3 Steps to Being a KINGDOM BUILDER in Your Life Today - Part 2
5 Days
In this 3-part series, we uncover the three key guidewords to help you live your faith as a Kingdom Builder. Using our second guideword, “BLESS,” we uncover biblical principles behind each letter “B-L-E-S-S” to show the actions you can take to help build God’s Kingdom here on earth today. Transforming your faith into action as a Kingdom Builder has never been so clear and easy to do – at work, at home, or just around town.
3 Steps to Being a KINGDOM BUILDER in Your Life Today - Part 3
5 Days
“BRING” is the third & final guideword in our 3-part series for living as a Kingdom-building Christian. Mostly, your Christian life will consist of being a good example (“NICER”) and loving others (“BLESS”), yet we are instructed in the Bible always to be ready to explain the hope that we have. In this reading plan, we look at when and how to share the gospel's good news to help build God's Kingdom here on earth, easily and without fear. Be blessed as you read this plan to equip yourself.
How To Be A Christian At Your Work – Part 2 Of 2
6 Days
This is part 2 of a 2-part study “How to be a Christian at work.” In this study, we discover 5 additional insights to help you live out your faith at work, in a way that honors God and is also pleasing to your boss and those you work with. Join us to find out how to BLESS others at your work today!
Biblical Leadership – Success as a Christ-Centered Leader
6 Days
This series of short meditations builds on the teachings of the Bible to explore what it really means to be a Christ-centered leader, how to become one and what challenges you might face. Join us as we dig out truth from the Bible to help you on your leadership path.
Discipleship Against Fear
6 Days
Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.
Business With God:: Success
6 Days
We may separate faith & work, but is that right? In these readings, we look at how to manage your business life as God intends. Faith-Filled Sundays, followed by Faith-Driven workdays – that’s how it should be. This part of a multi-part “Business with God” series focuses on SUCCESS and what the Bible teaches on this for your business life. Read, reflect & go help build God’s Kingdom!
Character Of A Great Leader
7 Days
Knowledge is useless…unless we have the character and the gumption to live by it. And it takes a person of character to put that knowledge into practice. Character is what eventually makes or breaks leaders, yet it’s the most ignored and overlooked aspect of leadership development today. This plan focuses on the person and not just on leadership habits.
The Reset
7 days
The Reset is a devotional created to refresh you and to help you set your focus back on who really matters, God. Your source. This is a 7 day devotional, created to empower you through the word.
New Believers: 7 Steps for New Christians
7 Days
Welcome to the Family of God! Pastor Greg Laurie guides you through 7 key first steps as you begin your journey with Jesus. Discover how you can know God, how to study your Bible, pray, attend Church, obey God, give to God, and share your faith. Readings are from the New Believer’s Bible which has been trusted by over 10 million Christians to help them start their walk of faith.
Ready. Set. Grow! Footsteps of Faith for a Life That Flourishes by Heidi St. John
7 Days
It’s easy to put our relationship with God on autopilot, but God has more for you! A life of devotion to Christ always results in growth. Out of the overflow of what God does in our lives, we long to follow Him wherever He leads. If you’re ready to breathe new life into your walk with God, and to see fear replaced with faith, this plan is for you!
Daily Nuggets of Grace Part 2 Unashamed!
7 Days
There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide to recover their first love for Christ.
Biblical Business Leadership: STRESS
8 Days
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.
The Tabernacle of David
10 Days
David's life emphasizes obedience, worship, and prioritizing God's presence. David facilitated Israel's access to God; Jesus did the same for all nations. The call is to continually seek God, stretching beyond comfort. Jesus tore the veil for unrestricted access. It's a challenge to desire all God has. Explore the 10-day journey into Amos, Saul, David, and Acts, unveiling the significance of a simple tent in Jerusalem.