Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 19:19

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?

We all know we should give, but our flesh doesn’t want to give. So in order to better live out a life of generosity in our lives, we need some inspiration from the Bible, and that is what this short plan on giving and generosity will do for you.

How can the fruit of the spirit win the battle against the sins of my flesh? This four-day reading plan shows the battles of JOY versus jealousy, greed, self-pity, and ungratefulness. Kristi Krauss uses the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5 as a guide to spur us into action to become champions of JOY in our daily lives.

Psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott provides a revolutionary path to success in the ultimate human challenge: truly loving other people. Let's be honest. How many times have you fallen short at being a good friend, a wise parent, or a self-giving spouse because you didn't love--truly love--at the highest level? It's tough. We're bound to fail. The bar is so high, especially if you aspire to love like Jesus. But it's not impossible. In  Love Like That , Dr. Parrott takes the latest findings from sociology and psychology and blends them with biblical understanding to reveal practical and often counter-intuitive ways of loving like never before. He breaks them down into five factors--being mindful, being approachable, being a grace-giver, being vulnerable, and being empathetic--and shows how to practice them in daily life. The result will be deeply fulfilling and meaningful connections with nearly anyone you encounter--but especially in the relationships that matter most.

There’s a bumper sticker for everything these days. Christian culture has some bumper stickers of their own. Are we living up to what we’re testifying to on our cars? We’ll use some popular phrases you may have heard before to consider our personal walk with Jesus.

Want to live a boundless life? That’s what Jesus offers us. This five-day plan will give you an overview of Infinitum, a way of life centered on Jesus through loving God and loving others, by practicing three postures, surrender, generosity and mission. The Passion Translation works best for this reading plan.

In this hustling world of jam-packed schedules and impossible expectations, true rest and renewal can only be found by submitting to Jesus. This reading plan will help you understand what it means to stop chasing distractions and start chasing Jesus.

We’ve all had very major, very painful things happen to us, and forgiveness is the key to getting free from the hurts of the past. But what if we aimed to live a lifestyle of forgiveness – where nothing bothers us, where even small hurts just roll off us like water off a duck’s back? That’s the life of freedom God wants for us!

Your story shapes the world around you. Which is why, whatever your hands find to do, you can use your creativity to bring gold or shadow into reality. You were created to create. You were created to love justice. You were created to live mercy. Discover how the gospel brings these longings together as Sho’s words transform how you see God, your neighbor, and your creative life.

If God is holy, then He can’t sin. If God can’t sin, then He can’t sin against you. If He can’t sin against you, shouldn’t that make Him the most trustworthy being there is? In this plan, Jackie reveals God's holiness for what it really is: good news.

If you are familiar with God’s Word, you know big things happen when you read “But God” in the scripture. If you are not familiar, sit back and enjoy as we spend the next five days looking at the love and power of our God.

We all know that clutter in our homes makes it difficult to stay focused. Keeping our stuff to a minimum helps us spend time and energy on real priorities. It is the same in our spiritual lives. This plan unveils the thought patterns, hangups, and expectations that clutter up our souls and keep us from serving God wholeheartedly. Grab a proverbial trash bag, and get ready to clean house!

Gallup poll researchers recently asked Americans the question, “Do you believe in God?” and 87% of the people in our country said yes. But, after settling that big question, the devil is in the details. To be fair, we all have our issues when it comes to faith. We would love for you to join us as we explore some of the most common doubts about Christianity.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your finances? Are you desperate in the face of bills or constricted by the need to fund an expensive lifestyle? Does money stimulate anxiety? In this five-day devotional, you'll learn to find Jesus’ peace, trading in your heavy burden for his light and easy yoke.

Live a life surrendered to Christ, walking in His love, grace, and power, experiencing triumph over challenges, and living in the fullness of His blessings.

In life, we often try to find a balance between faith and the “real world.” But that’s not how it is supposed to be! “Balance” is not what we want. Instead, we want a faith that is so rock-solid, so strong that it takes us through any situation – regardless of how bad things look. If you want a “Crazy Faith,” then this 4-step reading plan is for you!

God created people so we could enjoy intimate fellowship with Him and give Him the praise and recognition He deserves, but we messed things up. Through Adam, sin entered the world and separated all of us from God. Imperfect, limited people, we are helpless to undo what sin has done, but God is not! For generations, His rescue plan remained a mystery, but now it’s been revealed.

The Bible has a lot to say about choice. Most of us know God has given us free will, but we often overlook the impact our financial choices have on our relationship with Him. This 5-day plan helps readers gain a biblical understanding of the importance of our financial choices, apply that understanding to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 19 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus shows how we must forgive and God’s perspective on marriage and the family.

This week, I want to help you become someone’s miracle! Don’t listen to this lying voice that suggests that the world would be much better without you...it’s not true! You can be a blessing to your family, your friends, your coworkers. You are the channel through which the Lord desires to flow into their lives and hearts. You are God’s choice, and your life counts!

God commands us to forgive when someone has hurt us, and we’ve all had major things to forgive in our lives. But what if we got so good at forgiveness that we could quickly and easily forgive those small, irritating annoyances that happen to us every day? Let these 7 lessons show you how forgiveness can lead you into a more peaceful, powerful and influential way of life.

The Bible is chock full of promises for prosperity and success. Some verses are so famous that we all know them, but do you actually know God’s specific promise for YOUR success? Join us as we go through the Bible to find out the details of God’s plan for you, and how you might achieve that success starting today.

The Bible is full of promises for prosperity and success. Some verses are so famous that we all know them, but do you know God’s specific promise for YOUR success? Join us as we go through the Bible to find out the details of God’s plan for you and how you might achieve that success starting today.