Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 11:29

This 5-day devotional invites moms to surrender the pressure of perfection and embrace the grace of God. Through Scripture and honest reflection, you'll explore how perfectionism subtly steals joy, strains relationships, and fosters condemnation. Amy Rienow shares personal stories that reveal how God's power is made perfect in weakness and how His kindness leads us to rest, not relentless striving. If you're weary of unrealistic expectations and internal "should-be" lists, discover the freedom of living humbly, loving deeply, and parenting from a place of grace—not guilt.

Motherhood is a holy and beautiful calling, but it can also feel heavy and lonely. In those moments, your heart longs to be seen, strengthened, and surrounded by God’s love. These devotions are written for you. Each devotion was written by Virginia Oyler, a faithful wife, mom, mentor, and friend who now walks with Jesus in Heaven. Through her words, you’ll be invited to hear God's voice, rest in His truth, and live with your heart set on eternity. Mama, your legacy in Christ begins today.

We're all weary of something—isolation, injustice, fear, or pain that won't end. Like the psalmist, you may be crying, "How long, O Lord?" But your story doesn't have to end in despair...it can end in worship! Discover from James 1 how to endure trials, resist temptations, and focus on the unchanging source of your strength when everything else feels uncertain.

Pulling back the curtain to see the connection between film and faith. Reel Dialogue is a creative dialogue between the Christian faith and entertainment culture. (Yes, even films that address mental health) We provide film reviews, downloadable discussion guides, resources and events. Let's get the dialogue started on film. These conversations starters will help you start faith discussions with friends through the beauty of film.

The birth of Jesus reminds us that God doesn’t remain distant. In Jesus, God took on human flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The word used to describe this incredible event is “incarnation.” God came to us—not in abstraction or theory—but in real human flesh. God moved into the neighborhood to rescue us and remake our neighborhoods. This five-day devotional draws from themes in Derek Vreeland’s Bible study Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, to help us rediscover the joy that came when God moved into our neighborhoods to rescue us and our neighbors.

In a world that often feels like it’s falling apart, Jesus is the living center who holds all things in the universe together. In these devotionals, Pastor Heath Hardesty reveals how being an apprentice to Jesus leads you into becoming more of your true self as you become more like Jesus.

We all know the sting of offense—betrayal, rejection, or words that cut deep. Left unchecked, offense grows into bitterness and steals our joy. In this 5-day plan, Alexandra Hoover invites you into her story and God’s story of healing. Together, you’ll discover how Scripture addresses offense and take steps toward freedom. Find the courage to release what’s been holding you back and step into the abundant life Jesus offers.

Life piles up. Work deadlines, family needs, finances, health struggles, church commitments—before long, it feels like the weight of the world is pressing down. As men, our instinct is to push harder, grit our teeth, and power through. But when we’re overwhelmed, God isn’t asking us to carry more—He’s inviting us to carry it differently. Let’s see what Scripture says about finding peace, strength, and perspective in the middle of the overload.

Anxiety doesn’t “disqualify” us from closeness with God. It can be the catalyst for greater intimacy with him. In taking just a few intentional minutes a day, your soul can transform from a storm of fear, worry, and overwhelm into a sanctuary of God’s powerful peace. You don’t have to stay knotted up in anxiety. The peace you long for is within reach.

“The presence of the Lord is the shelter we need when the situation feels overwhelming. It’s where our souls find rest and safety, even when chaos surrounds us. In Him, we discover a peace that surpasses all understanding, a stillness in the storm.” (Take Shelter In The Person Of Jesus – Elisha Jurgensen)