Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 16:7

This reading plan includes three daily devotions on Nicole Zasowski’s book From Lost To Found. This study reminds us that God’s rescue often looks like prying our fingers off what we think we want to that we can receive what we truly need. Learn more at NicoleZasowski.com

This 3-day reading plan unpacks the 2020 (2021) Olympics in Tokyo, along with Biblical truth. Through a lens of faith, you'll be challenged, encouraged, and inspired as a sports fan to follow Jesus and become more like Him.

When we feel too overwhelmed to work or create, it could be a sign of an underlying fear. These moments are the perfect opportunities to invite God to search our hearts. In this plan, Christian R&B; artist Darla Baltazar shares what was uncovered as she was writing her single, “Search Me,” and explains why letting God examine our hearts is key to walking in freedom.

Worship leader, songwriter, author, and educator Toni LaShaun Wortherly offers a brief exploration into being chosen by God for His Glory. This devotional plan, and the song of the same title, are written to give hope to those struggling with past failures and present fears and let them know about the promised future they can have with Christ!

Humility as the Key to Divine Blessing? It sounds contradictory in our achievement-oriented society. What’s wrong with being proud of our accomplishments when we use the talents God has given us? In this reading plan, we will show you why humble behavior is the best thing you can do.

In this devotional we’ll study the life of David, one of the greatest men of the Old Testament. The red headed boy who shepherd sheep, the giant-slayer warrior, the worshipper poet and the one who God himself chose to be King over Israel.

This four-day reading plan invites readers to dig deeper into what it means to Pursue Life and examine, open and surrender your heart’s motivations to God and His life for you. To learn more about Fellowship of Christian Athletes, visit fca.org.

The Bible is the most-read book in all the world, yet sadly, it is not often read well. Rather than feeling inspired and energized, we feel confused, disenchanted, or removed. In this four-day study, Bible scholar and lover of God’s Word, Dr. James Coakley, will equip you with three invaluable strategies that will make you marvel at the creative artistry of God’s Word and bring your Scripture reading to life.

Do you desire to make a difference with your life? There’s something within all of us longing to find significance, meaning, and purpose. In fact, at the very core of our being are seeds of greatness placed within us by God. With intentionality, these seeds grow into something more than we could dream possible! Together, let’s venture into God’s Word as we discover how to be Difference Makers.

Our day-to-day situations can be quite challenging. And if we don't take care of our inner selves, we can become vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. Every attack is aimed at shaking our faith and making us give up. In this devotional you will learn four essential attitudes, according to God's Word, to protect your heart and thus overcome all attacks.

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 King David's discipline, King Solomon's temple, Elijah's spiritual vision, and Elijah's battle with false prophets. Don't be surprised if these testimonies transform your life.

Does the word modesty make you cringe? The principle of modesty was not designed to frustrate us but to free us. Dive into this 5-day plan to unlock the mystery of modesty.

Sometimes God turns human conventional wisdom on its head! Join Pastor Bayless Conley as he shares at least two instances in which God is likely to do this. You cannot put God in a box, but His ways always end up being better than ours. Learn to prepare for God's unexpected ways of doing things.

Do negative thoughts cloud your mind? This video series shows you that in the words of Jesus you find acceptence, hope, love, companionship, and forgiveness to combat your negativity.

Reaching men and creating true disciples of Christ out of them is a monumental, frustrating, essential, and rewarding task. You must remember you are not alone. Our prayer is that How to Disciple Men: Short and Sweet will encourage, equip, and fully engage you in your outreach. Your church, your community, and your world are counting on you.

Museum of the Bible explores the impact of the Bible within popular television shows in this 5-day reading plan. Dive in to TV Shows and the Bible and discover how scripture and biblical themes have been woven into the dialogue, show themes and even some of the actors' own personal experiences. 

A sequel to David Villa's "Lead or Be Lunch" lesson plan, The Power of Earning Influence details the importance of having a positive influence on your team through examples set out by the Lord throughout the Bible. This five-day plan will briefly summarize the stories of five powerful leaders in the Bible, and how we can use them as examples in our own life.

Betrayal is devastating. It produces a feeling of worthlessness for trusting an untrustworthy person. We respond to betrayal in anger. We seek to get even or make our betrayers suffer for how they've wronged us. In this plan we'll look at what the Bible teaches on how we should respond to betrayals with the prayer to be victorious over your own abandonment or violation of trust and eventually move on. 

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.

Too many people lose their mind when they fall in love. That’s when the real insanity—and eventual heartache—begins. This chapter provides an alternative. We call it smart love, and it will help you evaluate your romantic relationships with your head, not just your heart. 

Change your life and the lives of others. Discover your calling. Written by Cathy Parker

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the seventh part "The Rise of Israel." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

At some point in our lives, we've all been underdogs. We've felt there's somebody out there more qualified; somebody more knowledgeable, experienced, skillful, or capable. Did you know, however, that feeling unqualified to fulfill your calling in life—as a spouse, leader or follower of Christ—actually puts you in the best position to be used by God? In this 5-day devotional, you'll experience the stories of many underdogs in the Bible.

Inspired by the compelling documentary, “The Long Goodbye: The Kara Tippetts Story,” this 5-day devotional gives hope and encouragement, reminding us that God is with us in our suffering. Kara powerfully and honestly shared with the world her journey as a wife and young mother of 4 who faced terminal breast cancer. Kara helps us realize that life is precious and every moment is a gift.

If you are familiar with the DEFCON (defense-ready condition) levels, they range from 5 to 1, with one being “Sound the Alarm” we are at WAR! Join us as we look at what the Bible has to say about being ready for our daily battles. While we may not be able to see them, we are all in a Spiritual War at this very moment! Are you ready?