Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:24

When Jesus said take up your cross, he didn't mean the tree He carried for miles. He meant that in your life there will be good and hard things you'll have to carry. In this 15-day plan, you'll learn what it means to take up your cross.

Explore what it means to follow Jesus and live the life He has for us. Following Jesus takes commitment, time, and heart. You’ve got all three. So, buckle up, and let’s have some fun!

We’ve heard that Jesus offers “life to the full” and we crave that experience. We want that life that’s on the other side of change. But what kind of change do we need? And just how do we go about the process of changing? In Kingdom Come you'll explore a new way to live the upside-down and inside-out life that God invites us into.

Reading the New Testament often feels like looking into another world and another life unlike our own experience with God. Dallas Willard believed that the life God presented to us through Jesus was not meant to be an unsolvable puzzle, but a journey of small steps that quietly lead to our own inner transformation. This study, based on Renovation of the Heart, helps us understand that journey.

You are created to do something awesome and significant with your life! Together we will explore: • Our longing for purpose and significance • The big picture of what God is doing • What it means to take a leap of faith to pursue the call of God on your life Each day includes a short video and some reflection questions. It's helpful to have a journal alongside!

PGA TOUR players share the Bible verses that guide their lives, speaking honestly about the common struggles they face, both professionally and personally – including identity, fear and contentment.  They conclude by offering a consistent perspective: Jesus Christ is their ultimate hope and joy.

Take a step inside Lecrae’s personal reflection on Restoration for insights on developing deeper intimacy with God in the midst of pain and brokenness. Now including new content!

This 18-day plan sweeps through the compelling and creative biblical story. It will help you move from familiar to fascinated with God and His word. Each day, we focus on a particular individual who encountered the unfailing love of God.

The word surrender doesn’t have very positive connotations in our society. It tends to be seen as a weakness. However, surrendering actually takes more strength than you can even imagine. We don't need to carry shame, worry, ingratitude or fear around on our backs. We need to “give it up completely” as one of the definitions of surrender suggests. I believe that when we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Christ we will find the abundant life promised us in John 10:10. After all, God gives His best to those who leave the choice to Him.

The Once-A-Day Walk with Jesus Devotional incorporates unique ways to be drawn into God’s Word. This 21 day extract of the 365 daily readings will start you on your journey through the New Testament and strengthen your faith. Each day includes a brief meditation passage, a Scripture reference for the New Testament text, a quote from a remarkable Christian writer of the past, and an application section relevant for your life today.