Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:16

We all experience stress. It steals our joy and wears us down. With compassion and biblical insight, pastor Vance Pitman calls us toward a life of consistent peace by applying Scripture to life’s many stresses. Discover the freedom and peace that are yours when you no longer allow stress to dominate your life and instead take hold of the soul-satisfying life that God intended you to live.

Are you searching for answers to tough parenting problems like sibling rivalry, tattling, anger, defiance, or bullying? Katie J. Trent has over a decade of experience equipping and encouraging families through counseling and ministry. She offers suggestions for applying biblical wisdom to overcome your children’s emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

Conflict in marriage is inevitable. But fights don’t have to tear your home apart, they can lead you closer to Jesus and each other. In this 7-day plan, you’ll learn how you can fight for your marriage, not against it.

In the Forgiveness God’s Way Plan, Dr. Rosemarie Downer uses the Word of God to highlight the stark distinction between how we often view and practice forgiveness and how God defines forgiveness. This plan invites you to look closely at how God has forgiven us and how we should forgive our offenders.

What if every adult leader who served in Youth Ministry was trained and equipped to minister to students, lead them to Jesus, and help them take next steps to grow in their relationship with God?

Whether you are a church leader drowning beneath unrealistic expectations, treading the deep church waters effortlessly, or floating somewhere in between, you’re in the right place. Once you’ve completed this 7-day plan, you will have the tools to walk confidently in your calling, face your church hurt, find the freedom to be your most authentic self, and ultimately feel less alone.

What is the lifestyle of a disciple of Christ? Is an impeccable moral life adequate? Jesus raises the bar. Christ-like qualities are attitudes and characteristics that develop once the Holy Spirit starts working in our lives. These qualities begin by transforming inner attitudes which in turn reflect on outward behaviour. The transformation is so deep-rooted it is not short-lived but results in a lifestyle for life – the Kingdom Lifestyle.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is like a train, a grace train. This train is infinitely more powerful than a freight train, changing everyone who encounters it, totally and eternally. This 9-day devotional based on the book by Joby Martin and bestselling author Charles Martin will help you encounter God's grace.

Author Neil Postman says, “Every technology is both a burden and a blessing.” This is certainly true when it comes to building a strong and lasting marriage. Social media can be either dangerous or enriching. The difference lies in whether or not it’s used with wisdom and discernment. The best way to keep social media from harming your marriage is to prevent problems from developing in the first place.

Some days it seems as if a spirit of anger is permeating the entire world. Stories of violence, rage, and discord fill the airwaves while families are being torn apart by unresolved conflict. Where can you turn to find peace in this angry world? Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he gives you 10 steps for dealing with anger in the conclusion of his series on Anger.