Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Timothy 5:8

Let’s face it; every woman has a mental wish list of the qualities she would like her spouse to possess. There are several attributes that every woman should look for while selecting her life partner, even though not all of the criteria will be realistic. Join me for ten minutes daily in this three-day Bible reading plan to find out the major things you need to look for in a husband.

Explore the divine calling of fatherhood in this 3-day devotional. Through Scripture and the Early Church Fathers' writings, reflect on being a role model for your children, passing down the spiritual heritage of the Ancient Faith, and leaving a legacy. Embrace your calling and seek God's guidance in raising your children to love and serve Him.

What does the Bible say about the amount of time we should put into work each week? What about household chores? Do they count as "work"? While the Bible isn't definite about how much time we should spend working, it does give guidelines so that we can make prayerful decisions about our own situations.

Every man needs a code to live and lead by. The Bible clearly outlines the basic, foundational pillars and standards for men to lead their families well. This devotional identifies four roles for men to live by. The Spiritual Leader of the home, the King and provider of his castle, the anchor of stability for his crew, and the warrior and protector of his tribe.

We live in a time and place where words and even facts are continually being challenged and redefined. The result of this is unclear roles for a husband within family life. Without a precise function, this leads to instability and overall lack of leadership within the home. Through this study, we will examine the role of a husband according to God’s Word. Join as we explore the Scriptures and gain a firm grasp on the definition of being a great husband so that we can serve our wives, our children and the world around us.

Love is complicated! It’s a verb and a noun, an emotion and an act. So what did Jesus mean when He said “love the Lord your God,” or “love your neighbor,” or “love your enemy”? Let’s examine 4 of the different words for love in the New Testament—eros, phileo, storge and agape – so we can better understand Jesus’ Love Of Another Kind for you and those around you.

In the sequel to our first UNCOMMEN Dads' devotional, this 5-day devotion will challenge you to be a better dad, Christian, and man. We’ll tackle subjects like effort, trust, consistency and more. We hope you’ll discover the life-changing power of Jesus Christ and how he makes us UNCOMMEN Dads.

Do you sometimes feel something is missing in your life, but you don’t know what? Jesus addressed that missing element when He told a story about a hidden treasure. As Randy Alcorn writes, “When you discover the secret joy of the Treasure Principle, I guarantee you’ll never be content with less.”

As you pray to God for guidance in your leadership, it sometimes seems that God is not listening. Even when you are eager to hear a response, God remains silent. In these readings, we uncover six reasons why God might not be answering your prayers. Each of the reasons comes straight from the Bible and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your prayer life is on track.

There are several ways we can seek God and put Him first in our lives and our workplaces. Follow along this week as we uncover some of them.

As you pray to God for guidance, it sometimes seems that God is not listening. Even when you are eager to hear a response – any response – God remains silent. In these readings, we uncover six reasons why God might not be answering your prayers. Each of the reasons comes straight from the Bible and gives you an actionable checklist to ensure your prayer life is on track.

Even though it may not seem like it as we are trying to find our way in a pre/mid/post covid world, but we are STILL ON A MISSION—The Great Commission, that is. Our families, friends, work, church, and faith need us to reengage. We may be the only Jesus they see.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

The early days of being a stepmother and joining a family already in motion can be draining. But in this journey there can be such refining and such joy. Our Lord loves to author redemption stories, and one of His stages for carrying this out is the stepfamily. Be encouraged about your important role in the next five days!

Acts is the story of the apostles, but it’s also a story of more than the apostles. It’s the story of God at work through every believer in Christ. 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.

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.

God didn’t design us to live frustrated and alone—He’s called us to a life of impact where we step out of our comfort zone and help others succeed… a life beyond ourselves. If you’re eager to discover the key to true happiness, as well as learn how to make a difference and leave a legacy by following Christ’s example, join me on this plan!

Men long to be great. Not only do we long to be great, we also desire to be recognized as being great. But so many men struggle to capitalize on their true potential and end up chasing things that draw them further away from where they really want to be. Explore authentic manhood with Tony Evans.

Has anyone ever called you timid? Timidity is defined as having a lack of courage or confidence. The Lord has recently given me a realization that I was being overcome by timidity and was completely unaware of it. Jesus wasn’t timid with his purpose when he took our sin and shame to the cross. Therefore I refuse to be timid in my faith for a God that courageously chases after me. This devotional will help you reflect on seven different areas of your faith where timidity may be trying to set in. I pray the Lord will give you an awareness of timidity in your life and will guide you as you overcome it.  

If you were asked the question “Is Jesus enough for you?”, would you be able to say that you live every day for the Lord Jesus Christ? In this 7-day reading plan evangelist and well - known author Angus Buchan asks this question, reminding us that our reason for being on earth is to honour the Lord, especially during times and seasons with unknown frontiers.

This 7-day devotional is for anyone who has struggled with wayward family members. Do you walk a tightrope between living your life faithfully and coping with difficult family members in a way that is pleasing to God? Every family has a struggle or two with hurt and dysfunction. May this plan help to guide you as you strive to relate to misguided family members.

If there ever was a time for men to show up and rewrite the narrative of what it means to be a man of integrity, a good husband and a better father, that time is now. The fad of the absentee Dad is outdated, and we as men have to step up to the plate and be the fathers, husbands and leaders God has called us to be.

It’s hard to be grateful in the comparison culture we live in. I need more influence, money, time, vacations, a bigger house, and a nicer car. Have you ever thought that? What if God has given us more than enough, and we refuse to glorify Him because we aren’t grateful for what we have? Over the next seven days, we’ll practice glorifying God through gratitude.

These seven Myths articles expose commonly accepted myths of our culture that many men believe. Each article opens with the first-person story of a man who believes a particular myth and how that affects his life. Then, principles from the Bible refute the myth and offer practical guidance and help.

With Devotions for When Life Is Hard, you will discover just the comfort and encouragement your heart needs for the areas of life that truly matter to you, including family, finances, work, health, faith, and so much more. Whatever life brings your way—through every mountain and valley—you will encounter words that uplift and inspire your soul in this lovely devotional.