Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 16:13

God has a way of getting our attention with money – whether we have it or not! Wisdom keeps a biblical perspective on money and resists culture’s unsustainable expectations. Our prayer is that these readings, taken from Boyd Bailey’s book Wisdom for Money, will give you insight and wisdom for His plans - for your wallet as well as your daily walk with the Lord.

Yes, even Jesus talked a lot about money. I think it’s because He knows what a touchy and even confusing topic it is for many of us. In this plan, we look at three somewhat surprising things Jesus said about money to see what we can learn.

Are you stuck in the cycle of debt and longing to know how to break free? In “Solving Your Money Problems”, Pastor David simplifies the scary, and unleashes a new way of thinking about money.  With Biblical references for the "nuts and bolts" of finances, he outlines easy and accessible ways to budget, to eliminate debt, to increase savings, and to give generously. Are you ready to solve your money problems and live the life that God is calling you to?

Jesus said some head-scratching things about money. Usually, it was in the form of a parable with a twist so unexpected that, in many cases, we’re still missing the point today—two thousand years later. Join author, pastor, and communicator Andy Stanley to take a closer look at what Jesus said. What you find may change the way you spend, save, and see your money for good.

Do you ever feel like you don’t enjoy anything because you’re trying to do everything? Multitasking your way through life with your loved ones. . .You’re efficient. But you’re exhausted. You just need a little bit of breathing room. With one surprisingly simple invitation, God offers a way to trade your overwhelming pace for one that will finally bring you peace. This plan will show you how.

Everybody is on a happiness quest. For many, happiness is measured in moments and experiences. It’s an elusive feeling that’s hard to sustain. For the next five days, let’s explore what will truly make you happy. It’s possible you don’t know…or maybe you’ve forgotten.

Our decisions really do matter. In this five-day study, Dr. Tony Evans shows you that by aligning your life choices under God’s Word and pursuing an intimate relationship with Him, you can experience the abundant life Jesus has for you.

Follow Jesus' lead of reaching and serving one person at a time.

This plan will help you adopt a new perspective that can unlock the potential inherent in small opportunities. The plan encourages you to become faithful with the little that you have as you grow your capacity to steward more. God wants us to be good stewards of what he has given us, but it starts with valuing what we have and putting it to work.

Being in mission with Jesus can involve many activities (church planting, disciple-making, evangelism, etc.). It can take place in different places (large cities, small towns, remote rural villages). But amid that diversity of tasks and locations, there is one essential element for every all-in missional follower of Jesus: wholeness of heart. More important than the going and the doing is the being—being people with hearts of integrity, hearts with a singular loyalty, hearts that have been formed, reformed, and transformed by the Holy Spirit as he makes us more and more like Jesus.

Our society has become increasingly materialistic, with many Christians falling right in line behind the cash register. This plan looks at some of what the Bible says about wealth. Part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

When we fool ourselves into thinking that God is after our money or needs our money, we miss the whole point. God is after our hearts, and many times in our day and age, we have trouble separating our money from our hearts. In fact, we've found many times it's one of the hardest things for people to be obedient in. We've also seen that many Christians carry around unnecessary anxiety and worry because they refuse to trust God with their finances. Take your life back by learning to be faithful with your money through this Bible plan!

Have you ever wondered if there is a purpose for your life and faith in God? This 7-day plan utilizes each letter of the word P-U-R-P-O-S-E to help discover direction, meaning and purpose in your faith journey.

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a slump? Are you feeling burnt out as a leader? This 7-day leadership plan with excerpts from John C. Maxwell will help you hit the reset button on being a Godly leader. Reset your heart and refocus on being the best leader you can be through Christ. 

Jesus’ stories help us grow in every area of our life - how to forgive, to strengthen your prayer life, to handle money wisely, to set priorities, to cope with evil, and more. Join Tom Hughes, lead pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles and author of Down to Earth, on this 7-day journey, and watch your life change as you grow through the stories Jesus is still telling.

Are you ready to start a life-changing journey? Experience and walk with Jesus through Luke chapters thirteen to eighteen. Witness the establishment of God’s Kingdom on earth. Discover who Jesus is, why he came to earth, what his message was, and what he wants you to do. Your discovery will impact your family, friends, and community.

Faithfulness, one of the nine fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23, is a rare but highly valued quality. God is faithful, and through the Holy Spirit, He has given us everything we need to be like Him—faithful in all things. In this seven-day study, learn how to cultivate the fruit of faithfulness, and watch God open supernatural doors for you that could never be opened without Him!

Having wisdom is everyone's goal. Wisdom is not just talking about intelligence or having above-average knowledge. Wisdom is "God's mindset" that can be understood by us. It can also help us consider and decide our steps so that they are aligned with God's will. Through this "Walking with Jesus" devotional series, we will learn how to become believers who are growing in wisdom every day through the word of God.

Do you enjoy watching or taking part in endurance sports? What causes people to push themselves beyond their limits? Or to give up halfway? Does your life feel like an endurance race? It is! In this Plan, we will explore how to train for our individual endurance challenges in Christ.

Your life experience is yours to create, so why settle for less than a life of ultimate purpose and fulfillment? This plan will help you confront the limitations keeping you in mediocrity and empower you with all you need to defy those limitations and embrace the life God has destined you to live. 

The Bible has a lot to say about budgeting. Tracking where our money goes every month is not just for the sake of a stress- and debt-free life, but to align how we give, save and spend with His priorities. This 7-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on budgeting, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

We all have two choices: Follow the wisdom of this world or follow the Wisdom of God. This is a particularly pressing decision in our daily lives as we determine where to allocate our wealth. Leverage provides a roadmap for Christians to use their earthly gifts–not for personal benefit–but for the advancement of His Kingdom.

Jesus used practical and creative stories to explain the kingdom of God. A short video illustrates one of Jesus’ teachings for each day of the nine-part plan.

Jesus said, “Love your enemies.” If the 2.2 billion Christians in the world did so, a contagious revolution would commence. Have you learned how? This greatest moral ethic in the history of humanity can only be embodied by people who allow Him to live “with” them in a genuine interactive relationship. In these lessons learn the infrastructure needed within our beings to spontaneously and authentically love our enemies.