Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:1

Why are you doing that? “Um, because I can do all things through Christ!” We love to quote our favorite verses to inspire each other—but sometimes, those verses get Twisted. This Bible Plan from Life.Church examines seven of the most butchered Bible verses. Start reading today and learn to live out God’s plans for you.

Learn how to create non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. This often occurs through sharing your own story and quietly listening to theirs. From Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, in his new book "This Invitational Life."

Do rough patches in relationships ever catch you by surprise? Despite our best intentions, we all have blind spots—bad relational habits that are keeping us from enjoying our relationships fully. Whether you struggle to overcome past wounds, insecurity, blame, or envy, it’s time to reflect on your relational habits and reset them, especially your relationship with God. That’s what this 7 day devotional Bible plan is designed to do.

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the kingdom of heaven is in fact here?

We all feel anxious from time to time, but when worry gets out of control, it can have devastating effects on our lives and relationships. Though worry is a complex emotion, clinical social worker Jean Houlthaus suggests a few spiritual practices for Christians, adapted from her book Managing Worry and Anxiety, that help to get the upper hand on worry and increase peace.

In this devotional, a syndicated radio host (and one of America’s funniest writers) has this to say to us: Dear Everybody, We have a serious problem: All of us think we’re good people. But Jesus says we’re not. Sincerely, Brant P. Hansen

There’s no such thing as a perfect family. We all make mistakes that hurt our family members and we’ve all been hurt by those we love. Dr. Magdalena Battles addresses top conflicts that cause relationships to become strained or broken: a failure to forgive or apologize, criticism, gossip, deception, a lack of inclusion, and a failure to accept differences. Here are practical biblical strategies for healthier and more loving relationships.

This reading plan introduces you to the world of the desert father Poimēn the Great (c. 340–450). In a series of 7 days, you will be led through important themes from his life. Some days contain a short story with an explanation, there will also be days when the text of Poimēn will speak for itself.

Although the title of this devotional is FATHERS it’s not subject to fathers only, nor is it a list of do’s and dont's for parents. The title FATHERS is an acronym for some of the qualities we should have to reflect the character of our Heavenly Father. In doing so we automatically become better parents and people as we mirror our creator. Written by Matt Forté, NFL All-star Running back.

In this much-needed study, Pauline Warjri talks about managing our relationships with everyone in the family - spouse, children, parents and how not to let anything come between us, especially our career. She gives practical tips from her own life on how to learn from our mistakes, build bridges, sort out differences and communicate more meaningfully.