Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 8:23

Growing in Christ and helping others do the same sums up discipleship. Do you wonder what that looks like? You’re not alone. Most people either haven’t heard of “discipleship” or lack confidence in how to do it. Over the next five days, we’ll see how Jesus invited His friends (disciples) to follow Him and what this means for us. We’ll provide simple next steps for following Jesus with your friends.

Have you ever felt like quitting on the church? So has Natalie Runion, worship leader, songwriter, and teacher. But as Natalie reminds us in this week’s devotional, it’s possible to question behaviors and beliefs we have seen in the church, in religious organizations, and in Christians without quitting Jesus or divorcing the family of God. Jesus is right there with us, in the midst of our wandering and our wondering.

Jesus has come to bring healing and freedom. 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 ninth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus recites the Messianic promises – and then does them! Come watch a Man keep His promises.

As we enter the Holy Week/Passion Week, let’s set aside this time for some introspection and realize the sufferings that Jesus bore for you. He carried your sins, pain and sorrows; because He loves you and wants to give you life eternal. This week may you be strengthened in the Lord, as you meditate on His Word. Each day comes with a special Grace of God, so mark your calendar; let not one single day be missed out of His blessings in your life.

Are you someone who routinely gives in to fear? Or do you consistently live by faith? In this devotional, learn how to take steps of faith, so that you give God the opportunity to showcase His power in your seemingly impossible situation. Be inspired by a personal testimony about walking fearlessly through the valley of the shadow of death. Learn to live without giving fear a foothold in your life.

Fear often holds us back from experiencing life freely as originally intended by God. In this 7-day plan, we will come to explore certain themes and discover ways of living apart from fear.

We currently find ourselves in a time filled with unprecedented anxiety and worry around the coronavirus. Intense fear of the pandemic almost seems as pervasive as the virus itself. If you’re currently feeling fearful and anxious, this seven-day prayer plan is for you. You’ll be encouraged as you find peace in God’s word, strength in His power, and hope in His unfailing love for you.

One of life's greatest questions are, "How do I discover purpose?" Sam Collier wrote the book A Greater Story: My Rescue, Your Purpose and Our Place in God's Plan to provide an answer to that question, rooted in experience, hardship, triumph and the miraculous!

Jesus is more than a role model or powerful historical figure. He is our hope and our joy. Our rock and our crown. In this plan, best-selling author Ray Comfort shares devotions from My Comfort Is Jesus to help you commit your day to the light of the world.

Are you someone who routinely gives in to fear? Or do you consistently live by faith? In this devotional, learn how to take steps of faith, so that you give God the opportunity to showcase His power in your seemingly impossible situation. Be inspired by a personal testimony about walking fearlessly through the valley of the shadow of death. Learn to live without giving fear a foothold in your life.