Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 22:40

Were you taught that, as a Christian, you should “save” yourself for marriage and remain a virgin until having sex with your spouse for the first time? Were you taught why you should wait? In this 5-day devotional, we’re talking about God’s design for sex and why He instructs Christians to “save themselves” for marriage.

As parents, we all want to be the best version of ourselves with our kids. But having real patience can be one of the hardest parts of parenting - no matter how old your children are. In this Five-Day Bible Reading Plan, we'll explore how to practice patience in the face of frustration as a parent and why it's so important that we learn to value patience as a virtue.

Why did God command us to love Him, one another, and ourselves? Why is love so important? What are the different types of love? What will the impact be if we obey this important commandment? What does science say about the impact of emotions on our health? In the Bible, we know God as the God of love. In love, God created the world and sacrificed His only son. Join me for a 5-day journey as we explore these questions.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

We are called to be holy like our holy God, to be different. Is that even possible? And if it is, is it actually desirable? We live in a culture where the fear of standing out is real because it’s hard to face pushback. But, this is exactly what God is asking us to do. Why? And how can we actually do this? That’s what this Plan is all about.

When you see relationships with God, yourself, and others in whole, holy, and healthy ways, your heart will stop looking for love in the wrong places. Hear God’s beautiful whisper: I have loved you with an everlasting love. Nothing will ever change that. Then you will be free to love yourself. Navigate the matrix of relationships with confidence and hope. You were made for love: God’s love.

We all want our lives to count for something. We desperately want to know what our purpose is. But what if our calling is an invitation to obscurity rather than fame or fortune? Is faithfulness a legitimate measure of success? Join Pastor Micah E. Davis, author of Trailblazers, on a journey to discover—through the lens of some obscure biblical individuals—why the answer is a resounding yes.

The media is full of mixed messages about love. The romance, the drama, the heartache, and the scandal. But God has something very different to say about love—and it just might change your life. Join Andrew and Wendy Palau for this 5-day devotional to take a closer look at the biblical definition of love—on God's terms. He longs for you to receive—and give—His love.

Embark on a five-day transformative journey, drawing inspiration from the movie 'Ordinary Angels.' Explore the remarkable impact when individuals step up to help. Actual film clips show how you can make a difference and reignite your sense of purpose, from faith in action to conquering the impossible. Find your life's profound purpose: Love God, love others. Witness how small acts can change lives as you become an 'ordinary angel.'

Identity, value, and purpose are three critical aspects of our faith journey and are vital to becoming all God has called us to be. This Bible plan helps encourage readers to look to Jesus to recognize their identity in Christ, understand their value to Him, and discover their purpose in life.