Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:21

Revealing seven practices that offer help and hope for a happy and enduring marriage, The Second Happy 7-day plan is a practical resource that provides the tools necessary to tune-up, overhaul, or even rebuild your marriage.

Does your faith sometimes feel more like a programmed routine than an exciting adventure? No matter what season of life we are in, our hearts hunger for a fresh, revolutionary journey with Jesus. This week’s devotional invites us closer to the Jesus of the Gospels who calls us to follow him into a bigger life than we can imagine—because he loves who God created us to be.

Refreshingly different from other studies that promise help with sexual temptation, this devotional from Noah Filipiak (based on his new book) turns typical "purity" strategies on their head by addressing head-on our sense of self-entitlement and our self-seeking tendencies. You'll discover how the mercy of Jesus uniquely satisfies your unmet longings and provides you with unparalleled fullness that can only be found in Christ.

Forgiveness brings freedom from those that have hurt you. Forgiveness breaks the handcuffs. It opens the door. Forgiveness is the key that removes revenge, bitterness, and hatred from your soul. Experience total freedom through forgiveness and learn to love one another as Christ loved the church. God is waiting to shower you with unspeakable joy and limitless freedom!

Are you someone who feels strongly about crimes against innocent people? How do you feel when a perpetrator gets away with it? Is there a place for mercy in the context of justice? I hope that this Plan will give you a new understanding of showing godly mercy in the fallen world around us.

When God gives us the gift of faith, it is imperative that we are good stewards of the gift that we have received. If we are not careful, we may delay what God wants to do in our lives. By the end of this plan, you should have a solid understanding of how to protect the faith that you have received so that you can watch the Lord work powerfully in your life. Faith is a gift, and we must protect it.

Can God truly forgive someone like me? This is a question we may have asked or wondered. In this devotional, we will journey through the Bible and explore countless examples of God's forgiveness of those many had written off. This plan will show you God's ability to forgive and love us beyond our sins. It will also show the beauty of love and redemption found in God's forgiveness.

Ministry leaders are some of the hardest-working people in the world—and they have a high rate of burnout to prove it. As a leader, if you aren’t taking care of yourself, it will catch up with you. Healthy rhythms of work and rest are the key to a thriving ministry. Learn to fine-tune your leadership to become a high-capacity leader without exhaustion or discouragement.

Have fear and rejection caused you to withdraw into an imaginary world? You are not alone. This devotional is the final segment of the Quit Daydreaming series that helps you cast down lies that trap you in your head. You can be free today!

What do we do when someone has wronged us? How do we handle it when those angry feelings just won't go away? This 7-day plan for men dives into the important and often challenging topic of forgiveness: what it is, why it's so crucial, and, importantly, how we practically engage in it. Written by Alan Wachob of True North Church in Milton, ON.