Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:37
God Is Perfect
3 Days
This plan will take you on a Biblical journey exploring the truth about Jesus being Perfect!
The Marriage Toolkit
4 Days
Having the right tool at the right time can be a game-changer. Using the correct tool can easily turn a serious problem into a solution. The same is true for marriage. Although every marriage is different, certain tools are beneficial for everyone. With this reading plan, we are going to give you four tools you can use every day to have a healthy and thriving marriage.
Boundaries 101
5 Days
Does your life feel like it’s out of control? Perhaps you have inexplicable feelings of guilt, fear, resentment, powerlessness, anger, or deep emotional pain connected with people you know. In their book BOUNDARIES , Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of your life. This plan will help you get started with boundaries.
Parenting On Purpose
5 Days
This five-day devotional is written from the unique perspective of both mother and daughter. It takes biblical principles and applies them to parenting in practical ways while giving the perspective of how those principles impacted the daughter as a child and as a teen.
More Of God
5 Days
Do you want more OF God? Or more FROM God? In this 5-day devotional, renowned theologian and author R. T. Kendall challenges you to seek the Benefactor, not just the benefits. Learn to desire more of God, not for personal gain, but for an enriched relationship with Him.
Mountaintop Teaching: Truth Jesus Taught
5 Days
Jesus guided his followers on a hike and taught amazing truth about how God designed life to be lived. This Reading Plan includes five topics Jesus discussed: attitude, obedience, Bible, anger, and integrity. Each day includes a passage from the Sermon on the Mount, a devotional thought, and a few questions to consider. Start reading to learn more about Jesus' most famous sermon.
Walk By Faith
5 days
Through faith in the Lord lives are changed, blessings are received and hope is restored. Faith in the Lord is the beginning of a new life filled with awe and wonder at God's great and mighty power. In this reading plan explore the power of faith with Angus Buchan and discover how you can grow in faith.
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–12–The Teachings Of Jesus
5 days
The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the twelfth part "The Teachings of Jesus." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.
Relationship Goals
5 Days
Search for #RelationshipGoals on social media, and you’ll find seemingly perfect images of couples in love. But what if the vision of relationship that our society is selling is a mirage? Pastor Michael Todd has written Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex about having relationship goals that come from God and align with who He has made us to be.
Is Christianity the Truth?
5 Days
This video series takes a look at how you can determine truth in a post-truth world.
The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb
5 Days
Pastor Jamin Goggin and theology professor Kyle Strobel invite readers on a journey to uncover Jesus’ seemingly contradictory way to power: weakness.
How Should a Christian Date? A 5-Day Devotional by Eric Demeter
5 Days
Christian subculture is notorious for telling you there’s one God-approved way to date. But that isn’t true. Our culture invented dating, not God. But God doesn’t leave us in limbo when it comes to relationships. God’s Word gives you a framework for finding a spouse, not a formula. He is just as interested in who you become during the dating process as he is in who you will marry.
Red Light Green Light: Saying "No" So We Can Say "Yes" to God
5 Days
Knowing when to say no and when to say yes is crucial for us to be able to focus on what God has in store for us. Join David Villa as he goes over how we can understand when we should commit to something, and when we should not.
How to Keep Going When I Fail
5 Days
God is perfect and we are not. How do we continue to strive toward being more like Christ when we know we will continually fail? Let's look at Matthew 4 and 5 in the Streetlights New Testament.
If He Wanted to He Would
5 Days
Have you ever found yourself in a 'situationship' offering a million excuses to justify the minimal effort from a guy 'pursuing' you? Yeah, me too. I've found this pattern to be all too common amongst women who've settled for less than they deserve. You are WORTHY of a committed relationship, but how do you break the cycle of toxic love patterns and finally experience godly pursuit?
The Essential Jesus (Part 9): The Sermons of Jesus
5 Days
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.
Formed in His Image
5 Days
Consumed by modern-day conveniences and entertainment, we are formed by that which we behold. Yet, as Christians, we are called to be conformed to Christ, which includes rediscovering the truth, goodness, and beauty of God. This five-day devotional from Coleman Ford helps quiet the distractions and redirects your focus to the gospel message, which is full of truth, goodness, and beauty and is powerful to make you whole and flourishing.
Thriving the Holidays: Practical Hope for Families of Addicts
5 Days
Holidays can be very triggering and difficult when we love someone in addiction. The season brings a mix of feelings and stress, and we can often lose the joy and excitement the holidays should bring. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Amy LaRue of Finding Hope lays out practical, scriptural ways not just to survive the holidays but THRIVE.
Sermon on the Mount: A Blueprint for Life
5 Days
Perhaps the most famous speech ever given, this relatively small collection has shaped the lives of billions, and in many ways created the world we see around us today. Together we'll look at how Jesus' Sermon can be used as a blueprint for us to live our lives to its absolute fullest.
EquipHer Vol. 7: "Empower Your Voice, Impact Your Audience"
5 Days
Every woman possesses a powerful voice capable of influencing and inspiring others. In the business world, communicating with clarity and authenticity not only strengthens your message but also builds meaningful connections. This devotional explores how an empowering voice that reflects your faith values can make a difference in clear communication and leading with impact and integrity.
Hope Singapore: Beyond The Law
6 Days
Christians often have this misconception that the Old Testament Law is irrelevant, but that was not Jesus’ approach to the Law. After establishing the significance of the Law in Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus proceeded to expound on how specific laws were meant to be lived out. In fact, Jesus actually intensified them to reveal their heart requirements. The truth is, beyond the surface observance of external rules, the Law was meant to point God’s people towards underlying attitudes required of them.
Jesus, I Need You Part 6
6 Days
It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).
Jesus, I Want to Love You Part 4
6 Days
Jesus wants us to live His Word from the inside out. This study looks at Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on keeping our word and loving our enemies. Part four of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans, and companion prayer, can be done in any order. From Thistlebend Ministries.
Kingdom Rules (Part 2) - Disciple Makers Series #5
6 Days
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 the fifth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus describes His Kingdom rules. Jesus compares their understanding of Moses’ Law with true kingdom rules. Let them reveal God’s heart to us.
Time Management Principles From God’s Word
6 Days
Are you frustrated that there are not more than 24 hours in a day? Overwhelmed by the number of projects on your to-do list? Tired of being tired and not having enough time to spend in God’s Word and with your friends and family? These may be the most common struggles in the world. The good news is that the Bible offers clear principles for managing our time well. This plan will expound upon those Scriptures and give you super practical advice for how to make the most of what time you have left in this life!