Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Timothy 4:8

Fasting. Is It For Me? Let's take a look at some Bible Verses. You decide.. For sure, God wants you to be at peace and fearless, full of faith, hope, and love, right? He wouldn't want you anxious or angry. Fasting Scriptures can lead you to your own conclusion. Wisdom comes from meditation on God's Word. Memorize verses for instant guidance on anything from marriage to sex, to finances.

The “death zone” on mountains is an area above 8000 meters, which makes survival impossible for extended periods of time. Climbers must properly acclimatize to survive. Similarly, if we aren’t spiritually acclimatized, we limit our ability to survive in the “death zone” of life. This 3-day devotional will guide you through the key components to properly acclimating during your spiritual journey with Christ as your guide!

A lot of us make New Year’s resolutions that involve getting healthier – whether we plan to lose weight, exercise more, eat better, drink more water and less soda, or whatever. Have you tried and failed at it before? Here’s some supernatural help to get you over the hump and living the healthy life you've always wanted.

Self-love is more than a hashtag. It determines how we do life and treat others. Join Temi Michael-O as she shares three ways to practice true self-love.

It’s easy to sit on the sidelines of life and refuse to get in the game. Maybe you’ve got a bunch of excuses for why you can’t. Maybe you don’t want to make the necessary effort or take responsibility. Maybe you’ve been riding the bench so long you’re not sure you even know how to play the game anymore. Let best-selling author, Tony Evans, help you get in the game.

As parents, we naturally want to see our children not only obey but internalize our instruction, ideally rooted in the Scriptures. Wise parental discipline now will pave the way for them to exercise self-discipline later. One way that parents can reinforce their instruction is to model the very concepts that they are seeking to impart. This week we consider both teaching and exemplifying love for God and others.

“Outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10); “through love serve one another” (Galatians 5:13); “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another” (Ephesians 4:2); “encourage one another and build one another up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11); “. . . love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12). If these represent how we’re to treat fellow believers in general, how much more our spouses?

Promises! Who doesn't want certainty. We CAN depend on God! It has been said there are around 1600 promises in the Old and New Testaments.The following verses can help you draw near to Him and rest in His promises. God's word has promises you want in your heart regarding dating, anger, hope, money, trust, suffering and even sex. Stop relying on empty promises people make. Lean on God's trustworthy promises.

As much as we hate to admit it, we love to be busy. But is our busyness drawing us closer to what matters most? Or is it just a distraction from God’s calling for our lives? In this 4-day Bible Plan, we’ll explore questions to ask yourself about busyness, so you can reclaim what matters most in your life.

Believers need to study God’s Word and pray regularly. Many Christians wonder how to make these personal spiritual exercises effective. This devotional discusses the time, purpose, and content of our daily devotionals. It also discusses the variety of opportunities God has given us to worship Him individually. Every Christian should learn to engage in effective spiritual training that will profit them for this life and the life to come.

Join U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Temi Michael-O, as she shares how to use spiritual truths to master your body and overcome food addictions.

As parents, we want to get it right and become the best version of ourselves for our children. But the struggle is real, and we often feel like we’re falling short. In this four-day devotional, we’ll look at some spiritual disciplines that can help us bridge the gap between the parent we are and the parent God created us to be.

God calls us to healthy living so we can effectively advance the Gospel. Join us in this Abide plan as we explore God's plan for healthy habits.

The pursuit of Jesus isn’t just for us and shouldn’t stop with us. Following Jesus started thousands of years ago, and it is our mission to continue for generations to come.

Though it may not feel like it at times, fasting is the path to freedom in our life with Christ. It teaches us to identify the sinful habits and broken patterns of living that contribute to our sickness, not health. Fasting liberates us to love God and others as we were made to do. Let fasting set you free to say no to lesser loves and yes to the Lord!

The New Testament is full of references to Jesus' second coming and the early church lived in a state of readiness for his return. Many Christians across the world are looking afresh at Bible passages about the End Times. This short series of devotionals looks at how the Bible encourages us to live our lives today in the light of the Lord's soon return.

The Scripture verses used for this devotional have specific references to athletics. Paul was not a spectator but a participant in the most fantastic race of all, the race of the Christian life. He wanted to run it and be rewarded by Jesus at the end of the race. He was focused on the finish line and let nothing distract him from finishing well.

Do you hear the invitation to read your Bible every…single…week but do not get the point? Do you not know where to start? Or do you even believe the Bible is true? This five-day devotional will teach how to read the Bible, why you should believe it, how to stay engaged, and why the differences in the gospels don’t discredit them.

The main concept of this 5-day devotional deals with practical guidance in identifying one’s ideal spouse with the help of God. The title "original" is used here to represent the best possible option as a lifelong companion, and the terms “copy” or “copies” describe all other possible partner options. The authors' objective is aimed at single, divorced or widowed people who intend to marry or remarry and fulfill the grand purpose that God has for their life.

For most of us, prayer can be a struggle. If we're honest, many of us find ourselves asking, “Do my prayers even matter? What, if anything, happens when we pray? Are we having words with God or just words with ourselves? In this 5-day journey, Addison Bevere invites you to trade boring, empty prayer for real connection with God.

As prominent supporters of their families, dads are pillars of strength and carry a lot of weight on their shoulders. When life gets overwhelming, God reminds us that we are not alone. This 5-day plan just for Dads will help you learn to lean on God for strength and wisdom for the journey of fatherhood and beyond.

At times, our Christian walk can seem complex, but fortunately enough we have been provided with a powerful guide -- scripture. Returning to the fundamentals of Christianity, we see the disciplines that the Lord established to shape our lives. This plan will explore four key basic practices that serve as the building blocks for disciples of Christ. These practices provide a firm foundation for a life centered on Christ.

FCA Endurance is a ministry primarily reaching adult athletes who are involved in running, biking, swimming, obstacle course racing, CrossFit, and other forms of fitness. Endurance athletes are committed to a lifestyle of fitness that requires disciplined training and competition. This 5-day reading plan focuses on training to be Christ-like, bringing glory to God in the endurance sports world.

Join us as we start "March Manness," a 5-day devotional where the dynamic world of basketball meets our spiritual journey in Christ. Through this series, we'll explore how the principles of teamwork, discipline, leadership, overcoming adversity, and celebrating victories on the court mirror our walk with the Lord, guiding us closer to Him and each other.

Being the parent of a young athlete can be very challenging. Research has shown that children in sports do better in school, miss fewer days of school, and develop socioemotional life skills. If we can also do that from a biblical perspective, how great would that be? Let’s glean from the Old Testament to help us be godly parents.