1 Samuel 18:3 සම්බන්ධව නිදහස් කියවීමේ සැලසුම් සහ පූජනීයත්වය

There are Biblical principles on how to Define and Discern Godly relationships. As believers, we honor God in how we choose and steward the associations entrusted to us. In this devotional, we walk through three principles: Defining, Discerning, and Disconnecting from ungodly connections that hinder our growth in Christ.

Maybe you believe in God, but do you trust Him and hold fast to Him, knowing that His right hand upholds you? This five-day plan from Thistlebend Ministries will help you learn to trust in the Lord's power, cling to His right hand, and believe His promises.

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.

God created people to live as families, providing care, support and connection for one another. Sometimes family means more than just relatives. And some of the most beautiful relationships in the Bible are ones where God drew unlikely people together in unexpected ways. Where do you find people who will be like family to you? Explore how God can help you find family—or be family for someone in need!

The God who made us placed within our hearts a longing for happiness and purpose, so we shouldn’t be surprised the Bible provides us with answers. Scholar and teacher Jonathan Pennington helps us to rediscover biblical Christianity as a whole-life philosophy, one that addresses our greatest human questions and equips us to live meaningful lives. This week, you will come to see God and Scriptures in an entirely new way.

Do you long to “make disciples who make disciples,” to follow Jesus’ mandate in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)? If so, you may have found that it can be difficult to find role models for this process. Whose example can you follow? What does disciplemaking look like in everyday life? Let’s look into the Old Testament to see how five men and women invested in others, Life-to-Life®.

In order for us to be God-honoring friends, we are encouraged to come to Jesus. It is because of the friendship we have in Him that we can be a God-honoring friend to someone else. In this plan we are going to go over four special attributes every godly friendship should have, to help you be the best friend you can be!

Building friendships as adults can be challenging. Past hurts, rejections, and failures can cause us to feel insecure and alone. Still, the yearning for relationships remains. What’s a woman to do? In this plan, Cheri Strange, mom to six daughters, author, encourager to women, and Ph.D., shares five faith-building principles for cultivating the courage to experience the biblical model of friendship for which you long.

Life isn't meant to live alone. Jesus created us to live in a community. We > Me should be our mentality. No Mavericks fly in this airspace. Collaboration fuels creativity. Everyone contributes and we all have a voice. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. We clear our bench and everyone plays! Life is better together. Written by Ryan R.

King David is described in the New Testament as a man after God’s own heart, meaning that he aligned his own heart with that of God’s. As we study David’s life, our goal for this series is to analyze the things David did in 1 & 2 Samuel in order to mold our hearts after God’s and resemble the same intensity of focus and spirit that David showcased throughout his life.

This 5-day plan from Pastor Mike Signorelli explores breaking free from toxic family patterns through biblical wisdom on spiritual roots behind difficult relationships. Gain insights on rising above dysfunction for your God-given purpose. Though you didn't choose your family, God did, and He can use you to end generational trauma.

We know God wants to speak with, through, and to us. Our relationship with Him is not meant to be one-sided; it is a dialogue. Just as any loving parent desires to speak with their child, God wishes to engage with us and offers us guidance, wisdom, comfort, and love. We serve a living God who is not silent but actively involved in our lives. This plan involves some of the ways God communicates with us.

Success in our professional and spiritual life isn’t just about our commitment; it’s also about the relationships we intentionally build. The connections we nurture can either propel us forward or hold us back. As women seeking growth in all areas of life, it’s essential to surround ourselves with people who align with our values, support our purpose, and inspire us to become who God has called us to be. This devotional will help you reflect on your relationships, and show you how to cultivate intentional, life-giving connections.

We all long for a life worth living. With wisdom from Isaiah 57:15, this plan helps readers discover that Jesus is hard to find in the comfortable lives we prefer. Instead, he meets us at rock bottom—where he is waiting for us with open arms. Join author Ray Ortlund in this 5-day devotional and discover that at rock bottom, Jesus is more satisfying than any comfortable life without him.

The people you surround yourself with can change everything, so it’s important to build strong friendships with the right people. Learn how you can have great friendships and influence your community in this 6-day Bible Plan.

This Bible plan is for anyone anxious or worried about their child attending college. Left unchallenged, anxiety and worry can control you in ways God never intended and rob you of peace in this season of your parenting journey. Faith in God is the victory that overcomes any situation. This six-day plan will help you put your trust firmly in God as your child embarks on their higher education journey.

'Unshakeable and Unbothered: Standing Strong as a Young Woman in Ministry' empowers young women in ministry to navigate challenges like age-based biases, relational struggles, misunderstandings, and spiritual attacks. Through personal reflections and biblical insights, each day provides encouragement to stand firm in your identity, guard your heart, and embrace God’s strength. Discover how to live victoriously, maintaining your God-given purpose without losing who you are in Christ. Prepare to be bold, blessed, and unstoppable!

From time to time, every leader needs to take a gut check. Whether you’re leading others at your job, in your church, on your campus, or in your home, none of us want to fail in the leadership opportunities we’ve been given (1 Corinthians 13:8). Use this 7-day reading plan to discover the most excellent way to lead.

There is a role unique to women that we abandon easily—conforming to a pattern of distrust, disengagement, and competition. It’s no wonder that we’ve lost ourselves, and our way. In Godmothers, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere offers a catalytic, transformative vision for women of a different way to live—showing you how to transform what you have into what God wants you to have.

Whatever hard thing we’re facing, we have a choice to walk with God… or not. We can say Yes through the darkness or let it envelop us. This 7-day study is about that in-between space—walking from the lament and into the praise. Learn to walk through the difficulty and live in expectation that He will move. His light helps us see the full picture.

Have you ever wondered: Am I in the right place? Born In the right time? With the right people? If so, this devotional is just for you! When we face crisis, we are overwhelmed with these questions. This 7-day devotional will speak life into these doubts and questions you may have and give insight into the life of David, a powerful Biblical king.

Everyone loves things that are new, right? A new car, new house, new baby, new golf clubs, new movie, new season, new job! This plan is all about starting fresh; hitting the reset button on your life or areas in your life that aren’t going the way you want and taking time to refocus your attention on what’s most important. It’s an opportunity to say, “I’m going to live differently.”

No man is an island; we need friends. Created in God's image, we were created for community. Where do we begin? In this study, you'll learn friendship principles from David, Jonathan, and Mike Tyson. When you're done, you'll know what a good friend is, and hopefully, you'll be a better friend.

This series of short meditations will build on the teachings of the Bible to explore how to handle the stress we face in our leadership roles at work. Join us as we dig out some surprising words from the Bible for the management issues we face at work today.

A 10 day journey through 1 Samuel looking at Jonathan’s friendship with David and giving present day application to athletes.