Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 8:47

In this reading plan, we are going to talk about the three stages to becoming like Christ. First, Unbecoming - which we are all unbecoming before Christ; The Becoming Stage - as we are learning to take our thoughts captive; and finally, the I Have Become who God says I am. Do you want to love others well? Then let’s become who God already says we are!

Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott provides a revolutionary path to success in the ultimate human challenge: truly loving other people. Let's be honest. How many times have you fallen short at being a good friend, a wise parent, or a self-giving spouse because you didn't love--truly love--at the highest level? It's tough. We're bound to fail. The bar is so high, especially if you aspire to love like Jesus. But it's not impossible. In  Love Like That , Dr. Parrott takes the latest findings from sociology and psychology and blends them with biblical understanding to reveal practical and often counter-intuitive ways of loving like never before. He breaks them down into five factors--being mindful, being approachable, being a grace-giver, being vulnerable, and being empathetic--and shows how to practice them in daily life. The result will be deeply fulfilling and meaningful connections with nearly anyone you encounter--but especially in the relationships that matter most.

Just as God first breathed the spirit of life into man in Eden, so we rely on Him to sustain us still. We survive by His power, through His word, and for His glory. To believe the Gospel is to live; to live is to obey. This is the freedom for which Jesus set us free.

There are different types of “seeing”. There is physical sight where we look at things and identify them; there is the “seeing” where we walk into a chaotic situation and someone says, “Do you see what’s going on here?” And from what we see we describe the scene as “chaos”. There is another level of “seeing” and Part 8 touches on this type – spiritual sight. What do you see?

Come on a journey with me and learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we watch a short clip of the movie The Life of Jesus and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. This reading plan is the 5th of 10. You can read each plan separately but it's best to complete the entire journey.

I AM PATRICK peels back centuries of legend and myth to tell the true story of Saint Patrick. Through historical re-enactments, expert interviews and Patrick’s own writings, witness the journey from man to saint.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I still wrestling with that sin?” Even the apostle Paul said as much in Romans 7:15: “I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” How do we stop sin from stopping our spiritual lives? Is it even possible? Let’s discuss sin, temptation, Satan, and, thankfully, God’s love.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas- some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

It's a dangerous habit to lie. We can get caught in a vicious cycle of perpetuating lies that point the finger in our faces and hinder every bit of excellence we could achieve. How do we undo the lies embedded in our minds that make us believe the worst about our own existence and identity? This plan takes a real look at lies and what we need to overcome them.

Sin. Lies. Hypocrisy. They’re a sad part of the human experience. They’re a sad part of the people of God. In Acts 5, we see the early believers come face-to-face with them, and insights into them within ourselves. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts; the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Have you ever heard someone talking about Christianity, and deep down you have the sense that what they're saying doesn't feel right? It happens all the time, so in this series we'll be diving into identifying false teachings and beliefs that are so often misrepresented by well-meaning Christians. We'll go over topics like baptism, meditation, misused Bible verses, and many more!

Partner betrayal occurs within intimate relationships when your significant other acts out sexually, either once or repetitively, in a mental, emotional, or physical way. This prompts a lasting response that can overwhelm you immediately or over a period of time. Betrayed partners commonly feel isolated and in bewilderment, wondering if anyone understands them. You are not alone! Experience and connect to God's heart through this divine invitation as you seek Him as your Refuge, Good Shepard, and Light to your path.

We all want to be successful… but what does that even mean? The world defines success as having money, power, and influence. But God defines it differently. So differently, in fact, that being successful in God’s eyes might look unsuccessful to the world. Join Pete Portal for this six-day plan to consider whether you’re willing to ignore the world’s definition of success and learn How to be Unsuccessful instead.

Wouldn't life be easier if it was mapped out or we had a satellite system to guide us? God will lead you along the best pathways in life. The point is to learn to first trust God, and then take delight in Him along the way. Don't forget, you're accompanied by a personal guide too! Read more to know which door of opportunity to open.

No joy compares with realizing that we are truly known and still truly loved. Yet many of us hide our real selves from our spouse because we fear being rejected in such an intimate relationship. In this week’s devotional, Ryan and Selena Frederick inspire and equip us to be transparent in our marriages so we can discover the richness of reflecting God’s unconditional love to one another.

Do you find yourself exhausted looking through your newsfeed lately because you feel torn between the ideologies of our time? John Mark Comer encourages us to follow Jesus in an age of increasingly hostile secularism while keeping our hearts tender and open. Finding spiritual renewal in our day starts with recognizing the inner conflict between the lies we live and the truth that brings the peace we long for.

Just as we experience aspects of one another while growing in friendship, we share the wonders of God as we seek to simply know him. He calls us to value our relationship with him so that, above all else, our love for Him is more significant compared to others. May you encounter wonderful aspects of your relationship with your heavenly Father as we wholeheartedly seek to know him with all we are.

Far too many of us drift through life, grasping for occasional clues to our God-given purpose and identity. Scripture shows us how to close the gap between drifting and certainty. Each day of this reading plan explores both a facet of who God is and what that means for your transformation as His son or daughter. As a child of God, you can live from your identity instead of constantly searching for it.

Freedom is a theme that runs throughout the Bible like a vivid, golden thread. In Christ, we are set free, and we are called by God to live as free people—free from sin, and free from the law too. But what does that mean? This 7-day series, written by believers in Uganda, guides you in living with freedom in Christ.

This Play-By-Play is a three part plan that works through the book of John in the perspective of athletics. Read the book in it's entirety, focus on key portions of scripture, or both! Using the H.E.A.R method of reading/journaling, let God point out words and phrases of importance.

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.

In this devotional for men, we’re going to look at what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare. You may be surprised! But we trust the Bible’s teaching prepares and encourages us as men as we face the reality of spiritual warfare in our lives. Written by Darryl Dash of Grace Fellowship Church.

The Gospel tells us the truth. “Gospel” means “good news.” We like good news. Tell me there’s a check in the mail. Tell me it’s going to be a mild winter. Tell me I’m getting a promotion at work. This week, we will explore the good news of this Gospel. Written by Tim Bergmann of Alliance Community Church in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.

Who is Jesus? Discover what Jesus says about Himself and what that means for your life as we explore the eight powerful "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John.