Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 14:22

Many people around the world celebrate some form of Halloween or holiday that lifts up death, evil, or ghostly spirits. These holidays are filled with mystery, magic, and superstition. Join us as we explore what the Bible says about underlying themes like death and witchcraft.

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?

Ever wonder “What’s my purpose?” or “Why do bad things happen?” Jesus has answers for these and many more “essential questions of life.” Learn how Jesus unravels life’s biggest questions, and leads you to find your hope, meaning, and purpose in life. (Devotions written by Rick Lawrence; taken from the Jesus-Centered Bible—jesuscenteredbible.com.)

The world as we know it has changed in the last few months thanks to the pandemic. Our lives might never go back to the normal we knew before this. I’d like to share with you some important lessons we can learn from the lives of some biblical heroes that will help us thrive in this "reset world".

Explore the miracles of Jesus, each revealing his identity as God’s son. A short video illustrates the key miracle for each day of the plan.

The strategy of the enemy is to put distance between us and the people we love the most, one offense at a time. UnOffendable is an outline of how God can use the things in life that have hurt us the most, to shape our confidence and help us become the people we’ve always wanted to be. Being unoffendable isn’t about never getting offended. It’s about not staying offended. 

You’re not here by accident. God has assigned you a purpose on earth and has equipped you specifically to fulfill it ... and if you’ll seek Him, He’ll awaken your passion for that purpose in ways you never imagined. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he shares the biblical path to fulfilling your God-given potential by laying out seven essentials to an abundant life—the life of purpose God’s planned for you.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

Ever doubt God could use you—with your shortcomings, failures, busy schedule…whatever your obstacles may be—to do anything big for His Kingdom? Good news: God specializes in the unlikely. The Scriptures offer ample examples of unlikely fighters—people God used in huge ways, despite (or even because of!) their imperfections. Meet 10 of these unlikely fighters, and discover how the Lord can use you to do mighty things.

Help campers turn formational experiences at camp into an ongoing lifestyle of Bible engagement with this 10-day reading plan, featuring devotions written by trusted Our Daily Bread authors and Christian Camp and Conference Association professionals.