Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:16

It seems we often want to be delivered from temptation while still keeping close touch with it. Pushing temptation away, just not too far away. Is that you? The theme of these guided audio meditations is how to overcome temptation. Day one is better understanding temptation. Day two is knowing the closeness of God in the midst. And day three is learning to walk again after falling.

From deleted text messages to casual relationships. From diapers to styrofoam cups. Everything in our lives seems disposable. Toss it out because you can always get another one. The theme of these guided audio meditations is permanence - divine permanence. You will be discovering the permanent indwelling of the Holy Spirit within you, the light of God within you, and the love of God within you.

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.” That is the theme of these guided audio meditations: shining light into darkness. Your first meditation will help you center on the light of God within you. In the second meditation, you will become more mindful of God’s light shining out. Finally, a meditation on God choosing you to light the world around you.

Being chosen by God means you are predestined to shine out the glory of God and shine among the world like the stars! But do you believe that? These guided audio meditations are a reflection on that shining. Discover the presence of God within you and reflect on emptying yourself of the false hope the world offers to be filled with the shining presence of the divine.

When we grow closer to God, we help those around us learn more about him. These verses help us deepen our understanding of God and his will for us. This plan is an abbreviated collection from the One Question Bible Study Series and focuses on life-giving passages with a single reflection question to ponder.

In an information-saturated world, what we crave is community. We all want to belong, to be a part of the team, and to fit in. This series addresses the fact that as followers of Christ, we’re a part of a big community, and we want to let the world in. The power of hospitality is something amazing, and we’re going to see how we can show up for others.

With the endless array of options you face each day, do you ever get tired of making choices? These guided meditations are reflections on the choices we all face. They begin by guiding you through how to choose the option that brings you the most joy. Then a meditation on better understanding tempting choices. Finally a reflection on choosing a place to meditate and encounter the divine presence of God.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart transforming devotional to choose the path of peace with all men. Choose to live a life that’s filled with peace. Let not gossip fill your mouth. Choose not to let bitterness fill your heart. Release the stain and sting of the past. Forgive and release others from the prison of offense. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful message.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this life-transforming, wisdom-filled leadership devotional. Let God’s Light shine through you. Let His Light shine through the work of your hands. Let His Light shine through you behind closed doors and in public. Let His Light shine through your character. Let His Light shine through your career. Choose to reflect Christ in every area of your life as you read this powerful message.

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful message. Christ willingly laid down His life for you. He loved us so much, that He willingly surrendered His life as a sacrifice for all. Christ was willing to pour out His life as a obedient sacrifice so that you and I can live. Choose to surrender your life to Christ as you read this message.

In this reading plan, Tony Evans shares how kingdom stewards only advance God’s kingdom agenda and bring Him glory when they live according to His purposes. One of the reasons this is true rests in this area of kingdom stewardship. We are gifted our time, talents and treasures for the simple purpose of managing them for God’s purposes.

Instead of unity, many people merely tolerate other races. They simply put up with others without any desire to actually enter into a relationship with them. In this 3-day reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans will help us move away from racial tolerance and move towards reconciliation. We will discuss the keys to authentic biblical reconciliation and why it is absolutely crucial for true unity within the body of Jesus Christ.

In this 3-day reading plan, pastor and best-selling author Bill Johnson reveals the powerful divine protection offered to you as a believer and kingdom solutions that bring hope in times of crisis.

In this 3-day reading plan Pastor Samuel Rodriguez helps you to redirect your attention away from today's challenging struggles with Coronavirus and back to the Creator.

What Am I Doing Here is a follow-up study to the Jeff Scott Wood plan, Good Dreams... God Dreams. In this study, you will find the biblical answer to the question with which so many of us battle.

How can we be more like Jesus? How does Grace have a role in diving deeper into a relationship with Jesus? What does it mean to be Jesus’ hands and feet? Let's reflect on these questions together. - Zach Williams

One of the challenges many men face is discomfort in sharing the good news of Christ with others. They may not feel confident in their understanding or ability. They may be fearful of how others will respond. They may feel like they have nothing helpful to say. But bestselling author Tony Evans encourages men that anyone can speak with confidence and honesty as they transfer the kingdom message to others.

We live in a time of uncertainty, don’t we? What is God’s will for your life in the midst of all this chaos? Does He still have a plan? The answer is yes! He’s on the job, living big in you, accomplishing His will in the earth. Let this plan show you how He is working in your life and what His will is for you in these last days.

Are you struggling to find your identity? Are you looking for someone or something to define who you are? Often, we put our identity in things of the world that are not from God. You may have many questions, like “Who am I?” “How should I view myself?” In this plan, we will dive into the topic of Identity and how we can point our identity to Christ.

Why are we alive? What is our God-given purpose, calling, and assignment? Throughout this study, we will dive deeper into: our Purpose (the WHY behind our new life), our Calling (the HOW we do it as we live out our new lives), and our Assignment (the WHAT we do as we surrender our lives to the leading of the Holy Spirit).

All of us are responsible for being lights for Christ, but we each do so uniquely. You will discover how to stand out and shine in the dark in just three days if you spend 10 minutes per day with God and His Word. Participate in this strategy and learn how we might shine for Christ.

Let your light so shine before men. Let the light that God has given you, shine before men. Let your gifts, talents, and abilities shine. Let your light shine in the workplace. Let your light shine in business. May you shine in government. May you shine in your community. May you shine in your family. May your light shine upon everything that you set your hands to do. May your light shine as you read this powerful message.

This plan will take you on a Biblical journey exploring the truth about Jesus being Perfect!

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this wisdom-filled message. This life-transforming devotional will revolutionize your life. Let God lead your heart as you read this timely message.

Jesus said we will not only do what He did but even greater things. This three-day plan focuses on a profound statement Jesus made about who you are and your ability to make a difference. It equips you with the truth to overcome obstacles that keep you from illuminating the world as God intended.