Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:10

As the half brother of Jesus, James knew a side of our Lord that few others did. He ate with Him, slept with Him, played brotherly pranks. He worked alongside Jesus in the carpenter’s shop. He loved his brother. But as is the case in so many families, James was too close to his brother to recognize Him as special. I can only imagine the confusion and embarrassment James felt when his big brother told people He was the Messiah! I can only imagine the shame James carried when his big brother was executed like a common criminal. Then, after Jesus was dead and buried, James saw Him. His brother, whom he loved, stood right before his eyes! James lived out the remainder of his days building the church. We never hear James boasting about his relationship with Jesus. Instead, he refers to himself as Jesus’ servant. He calls his fellow Christians “brothers.” The book of James doesn’t tell us how to become a Christian. Instead, it is a practical how-to guide for Christian living. He tells us to persevere, to stand firm in our faith. He tells us to stop talking about our faith and start living it. He tells us to treat everyone equally and to stop playing favorites, to control our tongues, to seek God for all of life’s answers. James is a no-nonsense kind of guy. So pour yourself a cup of coffee and flavor it just right. Then, sit back and get ready to learn timeless lessons from James 1, the brother of our Lord.

Life presents so many individuals with numerous challenges. One may feel that God has called them for a special purpose but aren’t sure what to do or how God’s plan will unfold. In the Determined to Follow Jesus Bible plan readers will discover in scripture accounts where individuals were determined to follow Jesus in their uncertainties and how their obedience and faith produced victorious results. 

Eventually, inevitably, we notice something we lack. We wonder how we’re going to get our needs met. Meet the Jesus who dares you to ask Him to give you each day your daily bread, who makes promises and keeps them, and who does immeasurably more than you can ask or imagine on a regular basis. Pastor Troy Schmidt guides us through eight promises Jesus keeps with us.

Mom, do you know where to turn when you are overwhelmed or discouraged? Do you sometimes feel you are alone? Join the club! Help Club for Moms is here with practical, hands-on advice to assist you in loving your family well and creating a Christ-centered home. Let this plan inspire you to look to Jesus, our true Helper, and the source of all knowledge and help.

Your life can be a rolling snowball of constant miracles—one breakthrough, one miracle, one dream fulfilled after another. Here are the seven Biblical keys YOU can use to get your breakthroughs and miracles started!

Christian leaders have a special tool in their box of leadership resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray as a leader, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your leadership.

As Christians, we have a special tool in their box of resources called PRAYER. In these readings, we show you how to pray, provide a 4-part structure to effective prayer, and give specific insights on what to pray for and when to pray. Whether you pray regularly or hardly pray at all, these readings will help you unlock the power of prayer for your life.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount resounds in history as the most compact teaching, full of wisdom and truth for our daily lives. Christ’s teachings aren’t just practical; they’re a radical call to love others and follow him. Far from pithy advice, Jesus’ sermon represents a heavy demand for those who want to become his disciple. Sit at the feet of Jesus with this companion to the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus did incredible things during His time on earth. And before He left, He said we would do even greater things after He was gone. That’s a huge promise coming from the One who walked on water and conquered death. But with God, what if we really are capable of more than we imagine? What if we have the power to change the world? What if greater things are ahead?

There is a saying: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. We are to make the best of the most disappointing times and situations. But what happens when you just don’t want to accept disappointment?