Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:16

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

Perhaps the most famous speech ever given, this relatively small collection has shaped the lives of billions, and in many ways created the world we see around us today. Together we'll look at how Jesus' Sermon can be used as a blueprint for us to live our lives to its absolute fullest.

It’s important to know Jesus and what is important to Him so we understand our need for Him. Reflecting on what Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount, will help us draw closer to Him. This is part six of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. These plans can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is the 8th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  The final kingdom teaching spells out the dangers and pitfalls that we must avoid.  We then start to see Kingdom living in action.

This 6-day reading plan is helpful to those who need a light nudge to share the good news and their gifts, those who need a reminder on how to fulfill God’s work, and those who want to start ministering. Need prayer? Call our prayer line at 719.635.1111.

This study will be a deep dive into The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), one of Jesus' most direct and challenging teachings directed primarily to his disciples. We will ask the Holy Spirit to be our teacher as we read a chapter each day using only the Word as our devotion.

Some choices and decisions catapult our lives in a positive and productive direction. They bring lasting benefits for us and those we love. Bringing His “Sermon on the Mount” to an impactful finish, Jesus highlights just these powerful life principles. He also introduces attitudes of the mind and heart towards us and others that change our perspectives and bring about long-term benefits – for eternity.

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A little God time is what all mothers need but can rarely find. Be encouraged as you reflect on the blessing of motherhood in the midst of all the hard work. Take a moment with God to find the grace and strength needed to get through all your day holds. May his joy and peace be yours as you endeavor to love your children as the Heavenly Father loves you.

We want all women to know that they are loved+blessed! Sometimes in this crazy world that we live in, we lose sight of that fact and let things in this world get us down. Adulting can be hard! For the next 7 days, join Jamila Jackson, Chief Encouragement Officer at loved+blessed, in short messages to inspire your journey to walk in faith and trust in God.