Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 7:5

Too many married couples have come to believe that marriage is a place where sex goes to die. After all, without the thrill of something new--and with the built-in obstacles of jobs, kids, a house and numerous sports channels--keeping things hot and heavy in bed can seem virtually impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. Based on the book, Crazy Good Sex, this plan shows you how. 

Do you feel trapped by lust? Does it seem like there’s no way out? This 3-day devotional plan gives you practical steps to gain victory over lustful thoughts, porn, and unwanted sexual behaviors. There’s hope. With biblical truth and brain science, you can overcome lust and experience true freedom.

We know you want your marriage to work. That's why we created this plan. This 3-day Bible plan will show you how you can take your relationship to the next level using play. Prayer is the glue, “play” is the way to stay and grow together. After going through this plan, you will have practical tools you can apply today to enjoy your life together as designed by God.

This is a four day devotional focusing on marriage and having deeper intimacy.

It's almost impossible to read an article, turn on the TV, or get on the web without being bombarded by sex. The world says, “do it,” while the church is often too silent on the issue. God designed sex, so doesn’t it make sense to go to the designer and ask how we should handle it?

These daily readings will guide readers through essential areas that are in need of honest conversation to teach couples how to take their communication from superficial to super-intimate in order to build healthy, lasting relationships. This devotional is based on the book Honey, We Need to Talk by David Clarke.

We live in a time and place where words and even facts are continually being challenged and redefined. The result of this is unclear roles for a husband within family life. Without a precise function, this leads to instability and overall lack of leadership within the home. Through this study, we will examine the role of a husband according to God’s Word. Join as we explore the Scriptures and gain a firm grasp on the definition of being a great husband so that we can serve our wives, our children and the world around us.

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

Marriage is a sacred creation by our Father in Heaven. Scripture is full of instruction for our marriages. God knew that it would not always be easy, but it is clear that He holds marriage in high esteem. Let's explore what God has to say about marriage and along the way, see what He might have to say to us about our marriage.

If you’ve ever had questions about the Bible, you’re in good company! We've all been there. Sometimes, parts of the Bible can be really confusing. In this Bible Plan, we'll discuss some of the passages that can be hard to understand and learn some helpful tips for exploring Scripture.

Watch this video series that talks you through the complicated issue of rediscovering intimacy in marriage.

We’re Dino and Ashley Petrone, and we have a passion for healthy, God-centered marriages. We pray that by sharing our own experiences of confronting our failures, seeking after the future, and being intentional, we can encourage others by suggesting ways to move forward with a God-centered marriage.

Drawing on biblical truth, psychology, and brain science, Ben Bennett offers steps to help you break free from porn and unwanted sexual behaviors. God wants you to live a life of sexual wholeness. This 5-day devotional plan will help you kickstart your journey to healing and freedom in your daily life.

Sex. It can be tempting to “clutch our pearls” when we hear the word, but we can’t avoid this topic. Our silence has allowed sex to be an issue in our marriages for too long. God has much to say about sex, and in this plan, we will allow His Word to shape our views and actions so that we can have the healthy marriages that He intended.

After I lost my son, I struggled with my relationship with God, but I didn't expect to struggle in my relationship with my spouse. When we decided to try again, feelings of anxiety, sadness, tiredness, and frustration affected our marriage. In part two of "Trying Again," we will take a short walk together on the journey of caring for ourselves and our marriage.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong and a different lifestyle to match it. This series of 5-day plans uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Let’s call the second half of marriage the season that begins when your last child leaves home. Now it’s just the two of you. What will this season look like? What does God have for you in this season? This plan, based on Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half by Dr. Kim Kimberling, looks at what Scripture says about sex in the second half of marriage.

Marriage is a challenging and rewarding relationship, and so often we forget that “I do” is only the beginning. Fortunately, the Bible has much to say about marriage from both the husband’s and wife’s perspectives. The brief Scripture passages you’ll encounter each day of this plan are designed to help you grow in your understanding of God’s design for marriage—and deepen your relationship with your spouse in the process.

In this study, you'll hear from different pastors and leaders. Discover how to experience the marriage God desires for you and move from “roommates” to “soulmates” as you grow closer together and resist the drift!

Are you married?  If so, congratulations!  You have been blessed.  Your wife is a gift from God (Proverbs 18:22), and no matter the state of your marriage at present, the covenant relationship you share with her is a God-ordained privilege.  This privilege of marriage comes with responsibility, not only to your spouse, but also to God, as marriage itself is a metaphor for Jesus’ relationship to the Church.  Want to glorify God and help advance the Gospel?  Learn how to love your wife well!

How often do married couples have sex? What is normal? If you seldom have sex, does this affect your marriage negatively? How does quality versus quantity work in regard to sex? Can you have too much sex? Doug and Mel Cowart have been married for 9 years. They are a blended family with two kids. They join Dr. Kim as we talk about sex in marriage.

Marriage is a beautiful relationship. However, it can also be a difficult commitment to keep in today’s society. Many Christians struggle with the concept of marriage in a culture that is filled with divorce and infidelity. This devotional helps Christians to view marriage from God’s perspective. Once the proper perspective is taken, marriage can be a life-long commitment to happiness.

Because sex is considered “taboo” in many churches, some couples may feel lost about some of the big topics regarding sex. Dr. Doug Weiss, a psychologist who has helped married couples reconnect intimately and sexually for decades, biblically and therapeutically answers some of the toughest questions about healthy, biblical sexuality and guides you through some foundational principles so your sex life can be the best that it has ever been!

Your husband has repented of his pornography use, and he’s asking you to begin having sex with him again. You haven’t had sex since you discovered his behavior, and your husband assumed that his and your counseling would mean that you would be willing, even excited, to be intimate with him again. You’re not. And you feel guilty. Is it okay not to want to have sex with your husband?

The biblical covenant of marriage was ordained by God from creation. Yet the reality of two sinners joining their lives together can be messy. This 6-day study helps you explore the Bible’s answers to the challenges of marriage, encouraging you to honor God as you seek to love your spouse.