Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:45
Love and Keep Loving
3 Days
Celebrating love goes beyond a particular date; it is a life that constantly reminds others that God's love came to heal, restore, and give us a life that proclaims his goodness. I invite you to navigate a three-day study of what love represents and what it looks like to love others as God intends us to.
Wurmbrand
4 Days
On February 29, 1948, Richard Wurmbrand was arrested by the secret police. His crimes? Leading Christian worship and witnessing—both of which were illegal under the atheistic Communist regime of Romania. Because of his faithfulness to Christ, he endured 14 years of prison and torture. His wife, Sabina, suffered two years of forced labor. They emerged, not with melancholy or a bitter spirit, but with a story of victorious faith .
Love is the Answer
4 Days
We were created by love and for love. Through God’s Word we learn what true love is. God wants us to be rooted and established in love so that we can share it with others. Love is the answer because God is love.
The Power of Forgiveness: Video Devotions
4 Days
Here’s the truth: forgiving people who’ve hurt us isn’t an easy thing to do. And yet… we know that without forgiveness, we can easily fall into bitterness – and then the hurt will not go away, but grow. So how do you forgive and really mean it? Join Berni Dymet from Christianityworks, in a new video devotional series to ponder the importance – and power – of forgiveness.
Defeating Despair
4 Days
Sometimes life is dark and difficult, leading us to despair. You may wonder, " Why am I here? What’s the point? Why do bad things happen?" When life seems empty and futile, you need to know God understands and has a purpose for you. In this study, you will learn how pain can drive you to make significant changes that can lead to a life full of meaning and hope.
RARE Relationships
4 Days
Would you agree that a godly relationship is rare? We often hear about the need for our romantic relationships to be godly, but have you ever thought about whether or not all of your relationships are godly? As Christ followers, we're called to walk in His example. This week, we will explore some relationships that don't get enough attention, and how to strive for godliness in each of them.
Love Your Enemy – Godliness in a Tainted World
4 Days
God has called us to live holy lives, lives without blame in a tainted world. But what do you do when you’ve been slandered or spitefully used or even cursed? This 4-day devotional by Laura Woodworth will help you access divine power to turn this enemy attack into an opportunity for God’s love and mercy.
That Church
4 Days
Jesus has called us to be That Church, the salt and light of the world. That Church who are a beacon of hope in our communities, and who love people even when it's inconvenient. Come with us in this 4 day devotional and see how That Church- empowered by the Holy Spirit, can make a Kingdom difference to the world around us.