Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Mark 10:9

Whenever someone asks us if we believe in premarital sex we respond by saying “yes and no.” It’s a confusing answer at first, but it gives us an opportunity to make an important point. God affirms our sexuality as human beings and we ­can’t suddenly become asexual. For this reason, we believe in premarital sexuality. We are quick to follow up, however, by saying that having genital sex before marriage is clearly not in line with God’s principles. 

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

It is our hope that you view your marriage as a beautiful gift from God; a gift worth protecting. We are praying that this reading plan starts a healthy conversation about areas of your marriage that could use boundaries; whether from outside influences or our own sinful selves. Boundaries that will set your marriage apart from the world and will bring the two of you even closer.

In this 4-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson gives Biblical wisdom for life’s relationships. This plan will encourage you to reflect on singleness, friendship, marriage, and divorce as we attempt to love the way Jesus loved in the various relationships we may find ourselves in.

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?

In this 5-day devotional, Dr. Kim looks at things in life that can distract you from your marriage. This devotional will help you see different ways to protect your marriage from these distractions and how to nurture your marriage at the same time. Each day has a short devotional, scripture, a short video, and application questions that will help you grow your marriage.

God, as the Author of love, has provided answers for those pursuing successful relationships. Living in the reality of an extraordinary marriage is not only possible today, but fully within the grasp of anyone willing to live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ. Inspired by EXTRAORDINARY, a film created by Liberty University, this 5-day study addresses the challenges facing marriages today while also offering hope and healing through the truth of God’s Word. See EXTRAORDINARY, a special one-night event in theaters Thursday, September 7 ONLY.

Sex is a big part of marriage. There are some basic understandings and beliefs that will help you have a great sex life with your spouse. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling will help you learn about sex in marriage and how to honor your spouse. This is a great reading plan to do together as a couple.

Take some time to reflect on love within your marriage. This 5-day Bible plan focuses on never-ending love, limitless compliments, the value of friendship in marriage, leaving room for error and celebrating your spouse. We pray that reading this plan builds your marriage and reminds you to love with eternity in mind.

Fight or flight? When marriage gets messy, the question is real and sobering. Though the promise you’ve made is “…till death do us part,” letting go seems like such an easier option. What choice will you make when it comes to your marriage? In this 5-day reading plan, Pete Briscoe provides biblical insight for couples who long to fight for an enduring marriage—not one they’re merely struggling to endure.

One of our top priorities should be taking care of our home. If the world tries to break up our family, we must fight to restore it by asking God for direction. How then, in times of destruction, can we restore our families? In this devotional, we will reflect on how Noah's family overcame and fled destruction by edifying their home.

Join author and musician Aaron Ivey in this five-day reading plan for men. He'll walk you through the keys to building a satisfying and lasting marriage with funny, real-life stories and key insights from Scripture. Also available by Jamie Ivey - a complementary five-day-devotion for women.

Join bestselling author and podcast host Jamie Ivey in this five-day reading plan for women. She'll walk you through the keys to building a satisfying and lasting marriage with funny, real-life stories and key insights from Scripture. Also available by Aaron Ivey - a complementary five-day-devotion for men.

This 5-day reading plan takes couples on an inspiring journey to strengthening their marriage. Couples will learn how to develop the never-give-up, never-quit mentality every relationship needs in order to combat the enemy's constant attacks. Based on Chad Robichaux’s newest book, Fight for Us, this plan will prepare your marriage for any battle the Enemy brings your way.

Parenting can be hard on a marriage, and challenging seasons of parenting can be even harder. That can certainly be the case during your kid’s teen years. If you’re in this stage right now, or soon to be, this plan is for you. In this plan by Lindsay Few, see what Scripture has to say to help you keep growing your marriage while your kids are in these formative years.

When we read the Bible, how do we understand the text, how do we extract biblical principles from it, how do we pray from what we've just read? If you don't know how to study God's Word and want to grow in your understanding of what the Bible says, then this reading plan is for you.

There are lots of things you can do to prepare for marriage. But how do you know when you're truly ready to take that next step? It's not just about ticking boxes or reaching certain milestones in your relationship or personal life. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing four signs you’re ready for a Christian marriage.

In marriage, we can fall out of rhythm and lose a healthy balance. It’s impossible to be perfectly balanced at all times, since life’s seasons and our roles and responsibilities are ever-changing. So the question is not one of perfecting the balance, rather one of how to approach balance together as a team. In this plan, we look at how Scripture can help you keep work and marriage in perspective.

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 Life.Church Bible Plan, six couples write about six wedding vows they never officially said at the altar. These vows of preparation, priority, pursuit, partnership, purity, and prayer are the vows that make marriages work long past the wedding. Whether you’re married or just thinking about it, it’s time to make the vow.  

You and your spouse are unique. There has never been another US just like the two of you. No matter where you currently find your US, you can experience more moments of awesome and fewer moments of awful. And it’s easier than you think. Through humor, transparency, biblical wisdom, research, and practicality, Ted Lowe guides you through four, doable, easy-to-understand habits that will help you become... Your Best US . 

Most of us know marriage won’t always be a honeymoon, but no one plans for a marriage crisis. Sadly, deep wounds, affairs, addiction, and divorce threaten so many marriages. But there’s good news: no matter what crisis you face, there’s still hope in Christ. Want more of that? Start this hope-filled Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

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.

Satan wants your marriage to fail! You must recognize this reality and make it your mission to build a strong, God-centered marriage. You must be the spiritual leader and step into that important role God designed from the beginning. We are going to explore several areas to ensure your marriage is strong enough to stand against the hurdles that Satan will bring.

How’s your marriage right now? Regardless of your answer, it can always be better. You can’t steer a parked car. Likewise, to improve your marriage, you have to move. Radical Wisdom is a journey toward wisdom and insight for husbands, combining principles and wisdom from Scripture with the experience of an older, wiser husband who’s been where you’ve been and made the mistakes you’ve made.