Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 13:22

Christians constantly ask: How can I study the Bible? How can I grow deeper? I am not a theologian! This study gives some answers.

This 7-day reading plan and devotional is based on Scott Williams' book "Drop It," which is inspired from the story of blind Bartimaeus. This plan will help you to tap into the faith, courage, and commitment necessary to no longer settle for the way things are. It’s time that you break free from being a puppet to the things distracting you from your purpose. It’s time to DROP IT!

In Mark 4:10-12, Jesus says that the purpose of the Parables is to teach truth to those that seek, and to hide it from those who will not. Jesus often hid principles one at a time in his stories, and other times he would string a variety of them together to make one BIG point. Join us in our 7-Day journey through the Parables and discover the profound wisdom of these simple stories.

God made us for relationship with Himself and each other. So life is good when relationships are sweet and terrible when they go wrong. This series of devotionals, based on the book Rooting Out Relationship Killers, provides practical, inspirational wisdom for the cultivation and maintenance of healthy relationships of every kind.

Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the industry’s biggest stars from Museum of the Bible’s newest plan! From legendary figures such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and U2 to more recent stars such as Mumford & Sons, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs.

The Good of Giving Up is an evangelical case for Lent and a guide to its practice.  This seven-day plan gives a brief history of Lent and shows how to observe Lent with proper motivation.  Whether you are Anglican or Baptist, Reformed or Pentecostal -- The Good of Giving Up will encourage you to participate in what many know as a rich spiritual journey.

Pastor, professor, and writer Chris Nye says that people in the West worship growth: we believe that very few things get worse as they get bigger. The result is we become isolated and self-celebrating, chasing power and money. The Bible, however, calls us to live in community, where there are no celebrities. We don’t grab power; we lay it down.

You and I have been given the invaluable gift of communication with God. Last week we learned about the process of making the soil of our hearts soft and receptive to God. This week we’ll learn some different ways to receive the seed of his word. May your communion with God flourish as you engage in continual conversation with your loving, present heavenly Father.

We have all at some point, asked the question – what is the purpose of my existence? At other times we have also run from what we know we are called to do. This seven-day reading plan reminds us that God has created each one of us and that not one of us is an accident. It also encourages to seek Him and live out His will each day.

In Romans 12:2 Apostle Paul said that we are transformed by the renewing of the mind. Many of us think that once our life is transformed, then our mind will be renewed. It is the other way around. When we were born, most of us came out into this world, head first. When your mind is changed, your life will be transformed. Remember, where your mind goes, your life follows.