Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Samuel 17:34

In this 3-day reading plan by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, you will learn to push aside doubt, anxiety, and worry and to continue praising God even in the midst of uncomfortable circumstances.

This devotional was inspired by the song “Más Como Tú” by Linaje Escogido and establishes that regardless of past mistakes, tests, or tribulations we should seize each day and strive to be better versions of ourselves by doing God’s will and following the perfect steps of Jesus, our Messiah.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the charge to improve the lives of marginalized people, and he did it with respect, honesty, and integrity. As we celebrate his life, let’s honor his legacy by challenging ourselves to serve others through our churches, our communities, and around the world.

God has blessed everyone with gifts and talents. What has God put on your heart, and how can you use those things to serve others? Learn how to identify and engage your gifts and talents with a servant’s heart in this three-day devotional plan. This plan includes stories, call-to-action questions, and prayers to guide and help us practice what we have read.

Fear is an insidious thief that steals our moments of joy, happiness, fulfillment and blessing. It manifests itself in different forms: fear of failure, criticism, judgment, rejection, etc. This emotion, used by the enemy, often paralyzes our destiny. In this plan, we'll look at how to overcome fear and enter our destiny.

The stories full of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty that the worldly media feeds us daily can have an impact on our faith. However, God allows us to see His goodness and faithfulness in our lives so that we can share our testimony with others to invigorate their faith. If God did it once, He can do it again!

Do you ever just feel flat? You’re not alone—even King David ran out of joy. Start reading part five of the six-part Stay Positive series and rekindle your enthusiasm.

Written by Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft, Lifelines brings lessons from some of the Bible’s most compelling teachers into real terms that impact our daily lives and help create meaningful relationship with Jesus. Mike and Andy have found that the witnesses covered in the book have kept them company in the highs and lows of life and in the battles and blessings as they’ve followed Jesus. This four-day reading plan dives into lessons from John, Joseph, David and Elijah. 

What we believe shapes what we do and even who we are. In this series, we ask 4 "What If" questions that will challenge us to renew our minds and transform our lives.

As a young father of two precious children he lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie Harris Jr. was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. He learned to play through the pain at every level. This plan is the first of five in the series.

Unexpected challenges and tragedies can cause us to get stuck in a cycle of fear and anxiety. We know God can heal our bodies, but what do we do when we don’t know what needs “fixing”? Thankfully, God’s Word is FULL of truths that lead us to VICTORY in our battle for peace of mind. Let’s start exploring them today!

Are you looking for a way to equip your child with the skills to fight life's challenges without violence? Join Ashley Lunnon as she takes you on a journey teaching you tips and tricks for teaching your child how to fight back using biblical truths from David and Goliath.

We should build our faith on rocks in order to have a firm foundation. But how does that work? How do we remain firm in our faith when we feel like our world is crumbling around us? In this reading plan, we look at how we can actually manage to build a stable foundation and use storms for spiritual growth.

Fear. It drives so much of the world around us but God tells us that something else should drive us instead of fear. The Fearless Bible study gives us powerful Scriptural reminders of how and why not fear.

Faith says, “I can do all things.” Fear says, “What will they think of me?” Faith and fear are opposites—it is impossible for faith and fear to coexist equally in your life. These devotionals take you inside the stories of modern-day and biblical heroes who chose to fear God instead of people. It’s my prayer that they will embolden you to step out in faith today.

Sometimes in life we find ourselves still dreaming the dream but not living the dream. We reach a place called “Stuck,” which has the potential to lead to discouragement and unhappiness. God’s Word can equip you to hurdle the obstacles that are keeping you from following His plan and equip you to take the necessary Next steps to fulfilling His purpose for your Life.

When we approach God with our dreams and desires, we often focus on what we don’t have. We tell Him we could do more if He’d give us more skills or resources. We compare what we’ve been given to the gifts of others. And often, our patient Father responds with an unexpected question: What’s in your hands?

How often has fear stopped you from pursuing your goals? Ever the bully, fear will taunt and tempt you to doubt God’s love and good plans for you. God says His children are overcomers. When you respond to fear with God’s Word and act anyway, fear becomes a training ground, producing boldness and testimonies. You can prevail! Be the overcomer God says you are. Speak Over The Fear!

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.

At some point in our lives, we've all been underdogs. We've felt there's somebody out there more qualified; somebody more knowledgeable, experienced, skillful, or capable. Did you know, however, that feeling unqualified to fulfill your calling in life—as a spouse, leader or follower of Christ—actually puts you in the best position to be used by God? In this 5-day devotional, you'll experience the stories of many underdogs in the Bible.

If you are familiar with the DEFCON (defense-ready condition) levels, they range from 5 to 1, with one being “Sound the Alarm” we are at WAR! Join us as we look at what the Bible has to say about being ready for our daily battles. While we may not be able to see them, we are all in a Spiritual War at this very moment! Are you ready?

Our values will determine our leadership style. What are the right values? Leaders in the Bible demonstrate essential traits for today’s leaders. In this 5-day devotional discover how to become a life-giving leader!

We regularly forget about the journey between our beginnings and endings. However, God orchestrated the journey for a purpose. In this plan, we'll read about five different journeys that may have been tough, but glorified God. Through this, you'll learn how to trust and praise God in the middle of your path.

Visiting Israel truly makes the stories of the Bible come to life. After seeing the Holy Land with my own eyes for the first time, I returned home with a heightened sense of gratitude and awe. In this devotional, I share with you a few of the insights and truths I learned while walking where Jesus walked.

God’s sovereignty...although it sounds like a deep subject but it’s important to your Christian life. When we look at the life of David, it’s clear that God is in control of everything in our life, whether we believe it or not. Over the next five days consider whether God’s sovereignty reigns in your life.