Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:24

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.

Our heavenly Father wants to save our lives and make our days most enjoyable, productive, and complete.  He wants to help us make informed decisions in every area of our lives.  He longs to provide for our every need (physical, emotional, and spiritual) as well as fulfill all our desires.  

Open mindedness to others and with other points of view and ways of doing things is a characteristic that does not come to us naturally.  As Christians, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calls us to live in vibrant fellowship with other believers, cutting across color, race, culture or nationality.  At the workplace and in the church we are called to be open to receive suggestions and even criticisms to help nurture our Christian growth.

Do you struggle with lies of fear, worry or unforgiveness? These are often due to the Inner Critic who comes to steal, kill and destroy. Do you struggle to love yourself? In Letting Love In you learn what the Bible says about this and how to ask the Lord to help you overcome and experience a life of love.

This 7-day devotional is designed to remind you of the powerful God we serve. Each day is structured around the four steps of prayer: praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession, with a fifth section, petition, to pray scripture for yourself. Each day offers new opportunity to talk to God. We pray this devotional encourages God’s peace and power to flow through you so that you can share the love of Christ with others.

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.

Jesus’ stories help us grow in every area of our life - how to forgive, to strengthen your prayer life, to handle money wisely, to set priorities, to cope with evil, and more. Join Tom Hughes, lead pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles and author of Down to Earth, on this 7-day journey, and watch your life change as you grow through the stories Jesus is still telling.

Who in your life do you need to forgive? Let these seven lessons show you how you can be truly unburdened through forgiveness, so that the person who hurt you no longer holds any control over you.

It weighs you down. It keeps people out. It’s heavy and painful—it’s the grudge. Many of us may not realize it, but we’re carrying grudges that need to come out of darkness and into the light. Learn how you can find freedom through forgiveness in this 7-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, The Grudge.

Christmas is a time of great joy, signaling the birth of Jesus, our Savior. There are many prophecies throughout the Bible of the coming of Jesus, and through this devotional, we’ll take a look at seven of the names God uses in Scripture to announce His coming. We’ll explore how Jesus embodies each of these names and is just as relevant for us today as when He walked the earth.