Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Timothy 4:13
Your Purpose Is Greater Than Your Struggles
4 Days
Do you wake up every day not wanting to just exist, but wanting to live on purpose? Do you wholeheartedly want to please God, but knowing that you struggle in a particular area you don’t feel worthy to do what God has called you to do? Learn from author Michael L. Williams Jr. that the things you struggle with are the only things powerful enough to ignite your purpose!
Busyness is a Distraction
4 Days
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.
Planting Seeds Of Faith
5 Days
Spending time in God’s Word as a family can help plant seeds of faith . Your children gain insights that will help them in life. But how do you lead your family in God’s Word? This five-day plan includes short (1 to 2 minute) audio segments from people like you. You do not have to be a scholar. These are ideas for all ages that you can use right now .
Partnering In The Body Of Christ For Unity In Mission
5 Days
Jesus prays for His church to be one in unity, working together to achieve the goal of world evangelization. Global mission today needs men and women in partnership for the gospel, innovative collaboration through theological education, and strategic global connections—all to the glory of God!
Jesus Over Generations
5 Days
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.
Walking in Obedience
5 Days
Have you ever had to make a decision between something that makes logical sense on paper and the thing you believe God has asked you to do? The tension that comes when you recognize the two aren't the same can feel confusing. Join Natalie Grant & Charlotte Gambill as they share the importance of walking in obedience and how it positions us to respond in faith despite our feelings.
Christian Leadership Foundations 3 - Heart
5 Days
Christian leadership is radically different from any other form of leadership. The church and community are crying out for good leaders. This plan is the third of seven foundations for Christian leaders God calls to have a powerful godly influence. There is a lot of work involved in these plans, but it will be worth it. "Heart for God" is foundational because it produces godly character and wisdom.
Don't Settle for a Copy
5 Days
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.
Training in Righteousness - FCA Endurance
5 Days
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.
Wisdom for Sports Parents From the Old Testament
5 Days
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.
1 Timothy: A Strong Man Is Courageous
5 Days
Timothy was a young man known for being timid. The book of 1 Timothy is a letter from his mentor, the apostle Paul, urging Timothy to be bold in his identity in Christ. Our present time calls for men who will stand up and speak up for what they believe. This devotional urges us, in the words of Paul, to “fight the good fight of faith.”
Glorifying Him Through And In Our Self-Care
6 Days
Bestselling author of Ever Upward, Justine Brooks Froelker, walks the reader through healthy messages of surviving and thriving after life doesn't turn out how we planned. A mental health therapist and a survivor of failed infertility herself, Justine guides the reader through topics such as relationships, self-care, shame, doubt and grief. She helps the reader to find their place in God’s story, even when it has not turned out who they had hoped and dreamed.
Modern Romance: Advice for Dating, Singleness, and Relationships
6 Days
Let’s be honest—dating is complicated. Who should you date? When do you have the DTR moment? Are soulmates a thing? When should you break it off? Here’s the good news: You’re not expected to figure out the answers to those questions on your own. Learn from others’ dating experiences and how they’ve seen God at work in this Bible Plan by finds.life.church.
Manhood, Masculinity, and Christian Character
6 Days
The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. Examining the lives of five men of the Bible, The 5 Masculine Instincts shows that these men aren't masculine role models or heroes but are men who wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured them into something better.
Guard the Deposit: A Study in 1 Timothy
6 Days
The first of Paul’s three “pastoral epistles,” 1 Timothy focuses on the church as a “pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In the letter, Paul commands Timothy to “guard the deposit” (1 Timothy 6:20) by combatting false teachers, protecting the flock of Christ, and structuring the church well. 1 Timothy shows us the incredible privilege of being in God’s church and the high calling of leading it.
Lifehacks: Practical Tips For Godly Habits
7 Days
Tips and advice for incorporating valuable spiritual disciplines into your life! Each day’s reading offers scriptural wisdom and practical takeaways on topics such as prayer, wisdom, rest, worship, faithfulness, and character formation. Articles were selected from the 365 articles in the NIV Lifehacks Bible.
How to Love Reading the Bible
7 Days
Discover ten practical steps that will guide you to love reading the Bible, even when you do not like reading at all. We understand how frustrating it is to know how crucial it is for a Christian to read the Bible yet not liking or having the habit of reading. Following these ten simple steps can lead you to the amazing discovery of God’s Word.
How Can I Become a Leader in My Church
7 Days
The Lord gave gifts to every person. Every Christian can lead in God’s church. The desire to lead in the Kingdom is a noble desire. However, to lead in God’s church efficiently we must do it with a noble motive, humbly and faithfully. Our elders can also affirm the gift of God in us. We should lead according to our ability, willingly and with a servant heart.
Unafraid
7 Days
We live in tumultuous and uncertain times when the entire world has been shaken by a pandemic. No matter how bad things get we can still look into the word of God to find inspiration on how the men and women in there, faced their fears head on and still lived out their callings in faith.
Lead and Love Like Christ
7 Days
Women’s History Month celebrates the inspiring and impactful contributions women in leadership have made to society. This seven-day plan highlights female leaders of FCA staff, coaches, and volunteers and how, as women, we can encourage our teammates, peers, and communities to compete for and glorify Christ.
A Father's Path
7 Days
In this 7-day devotional, we will explore some of the most important ways for fathers to mentor their children on the path of life, pointing them toward Jesus and strengthening them into mature and godly adults. Written by Kirk Giles of Forward Church in Cambridge, ON.
Testimony and Tolerance
7 Days
Sharing the Gospel message today is challenging due to several obstacles. We are accused of being intolerant when the message hurts people's feelings, condemns certain attitudes and actions, and talks about sin. When we want to declare the truth, we risk being conditioned to soften the edges of the Gospel. Jesus is considered a defender of tolerance, while evangelicals are labeled as bigots and intolerant! What steps can we take to be faithful and effective witnesses today? Let’s learn from the examples of Jesus and Paul found in the New Testament.
Minor Adjustments: "Anywhere But Backward"
8 Days
If you are in bondage to something and it seems that you can’t overcome it, then this plan was designed with you in mind. Michael Williams Jr. was in bondage to drugs for 22 years, then one day he totally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit then led him to make some “Minor Adjustments,” which he recorded with the hope that it’ll help you in your deliverance.
Letters to the Church: Emotions and Racism
9 Days
In the first and second part of our devotional series discussing racism, we explored God’s heart for diversity, and presented a case against racism. This final part leans into some of the prominent emotions and positions, pointing people to the firm foundation of God’s word to help us understand how to respond. We encourage you to read this devotional with others to unpack your own thoughts and feelings as you journey through these letters to the church.
Leading And Loving It
11 Days
Do you ever feel like leadership challenges are sucking the joy right out of ministry? You know ministry is a privilege – a blessing – but some days you just want to hop in the truck and leave all of the hurt, loneliness, and expectations behind. The Leading and Loving It 11-day devotion is for you.