Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:12

The Christian journey is one of varied experiences. Irrespective of the season of life we are in, we must be able to leave a mark on those around us so that they experience Jesus or at the very least be curious about what’s different in us. Our prayer is that you will effortlessly bring out the God flavors and colors in every season you find yourself in.

What is true happiness, and how can we find it? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a path to true happiness. It is a life lived with Jesus by embracing the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12. As you walk through these words, Jesus invites you into a new life-giving rhythm that cultivates a flourishing, happy, transformative life. Discover the good life you were meant for.

Meanwhile is the test of faith between a crisis and God’s visible intervention. I have learned that often a meanwhile can produce a mighty long and incredibly challenging mean-while. Such is the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. The historical account of this young man will convince you that when God is involved, He is more than able to turn your meanwhiles into miracles…just as He did for Joseph.

God has ordained you for greatness. But some attitudes ought to be developed in you before you can get to that height of greatness God purposed for you. In this plan, I’ll help you cover all the nine beatitudes Jesus spoke about in Matthew 5:1-12.

Have you ever experienced persecution for your faith or asked yourself: Do I treasure the Word of God? How far would I go for my faith? This Plan inspires you to encounter the life-changing power of the Word of God. Based on DISCIPLES IN THE MOONLIGHT, this devotional focuses on the call to follow Christ, whatever the cost - “For the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

The Leader's Covenant Video Series is ten aspirational statements complete with Scripture references, to encourage heart transformation in Christian leaders. In the Leaders' Covenant Video Series, we study Jesus and the Apostles and answer the questions, "How did Jesus lead?", "How did he train the Apostles?", and "How do you apply this to your own leadership?"

Widows, Orphans, Handicapped, Disabled, children, pre-born children, abused, lower class, homeless people, prisoners…the list goes on. In every society and culture, certain types of people are looked down on or disregarded. How does God see all these special people? Walk with us through scripture and some true stories from disabled believers who help us live as He desires we do.

Venture into the depths of the Beatitudes and see your need for Jesus! This is part seven of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

People need the Lord Jesus like never ever before, and for many, they will only ever hear the Gospel, and see it through our lives! In this 12-day devotional you will be encouraged by Angus Buchan to share the Gospel and tell the whole world that Jesus is Lord! The content for this reading plan was adapted from “Potato Faith for Every Day" by Angus Buchan © Christian Art Publishers.

Jesus invites you into a new and better way of life, but it's a paradoxical realm that turns human logic upside down. It's a life where sorrow leads to joy, brokenness to health, and suffering to glory. This devotion is an introduction to the Beatitudes that Jesus shared in His famous Sermon on the Mount. Come sit at His feet and learn Kingdom principles that can transform your life.