Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:21

A father sets the standard for all other men in his daughter’s life. In this plan, you will find letters Dr. Doug Weiss wrote his own daughter during a critical stage in her life - her freshman year of college. Whether you had a Christian father or not, Dr. Doug speaks to young women sharing Christian principles that can help encourage and set you apart in your walk with Christ.

Have you ever experienced betrayal or rejection from people you love and trust? It can be debilitating. We question, “How can I recover?;” “Can I ever get my life back?;” “What does God expect me to do?;” “I am only human! Surely some cases don’t require forgiveness, right?” Journey with me down the road to healing as we consider 3 types of forgiveness.

Feeling betrayed? Have you been hurt by someone you trusted? Are you holding onto a grudge for something someone has done to you? Though these are natural and instinctive emotions, these feelings ultimately never lead to what God truly desires for us. In God's Word, we find that only through forgiveness do we find the healing, comfort and peace that we so desperately need.

Whether we suffer emotional or physical wounds, forgiveness is the cornerstone of the Christian life. Jesus Christ experience all kinds of unfair and unjust treatment, even to the point of a wrongful death. Yet in his final hour, he forgave the mocking thief on the other cross and his executioners.

Have you ever tried to forgive someone and realized you couldn’t do it? It’s as if something in you is “blocked” because of what was done to you... How do you break through and truly forgive? In this reading plan, Eric Célérier takes a deeper look with you into what the Bible says about forgiving others and yourself. 

It's no secret that those who are closest to us can wound us the most profoundly. Reeling from betrayal, we build walls around our hearts to protect us from the heartache, yet these are the very walls that block us from seeing hope, receiving healing and feeling love. It's time to tear down your walls, work through your wounds, repair damaged relationships and discover the power of an open heart.

Inspired by a true story, this plan conveys some of the truths found in the film Beautifully Broken.  A refugee’s escape, a prisoner’s promise, and a daughter’s painful secret converge in this inspiring true story of hope. As three fathers fight to save their families their lives become intertwined in an unlikely journey across the globe where they learn the healing power of forgiveness and reconciliation. 

Sometimes life doesn't make sense or "add up" in our math. We have life circumstances that make us question whether we can have a full life. Divorce. Death. Sickness. Financial losses. Family conflicts. Life doesn't seem fair. Maybe you've been searching for that “formula” that will help make sense of life. Come explore the life-giving teachings of Jesus and why they truly add up to a full life when practiced.

What if you could learn how to resolve painful conflict within your marriage? This week, you will begin to recognize the process that happens when you are in conflict with your spouse and how your response can either diminish your partner or strengthen your marriage. This devotional is not for the faint of heart. You are more responsible than you realize and more capable than you believe. Are you ready to build a successful marriage?

This seven-day reading plan features excerpts from Barbara Moon's book, Living Lessons on Intimacy with Christ. Learn practical principles on why, when and how to forgive others. This reading plan also includes practical steps on seeking forgiveness from others.