Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 7:2

Some choices and decisions catapult our lives in a positive and productive direction. They bring lasting benefits for us and those we love. Bringing His “Sermon on the Mount” to an impactful finish, Jesus highlights just these powerful life principles. He also introduces attitudes of the mind and heart towards us and others that change our perspectives and bring about long-term benefits – for eternity.

Eliminating Excuses is a six-day devotional by Chris Mendez, pastor of Hillsong Latin America. This devotional is designed to give you hope in the midst of challenging and difficult times.

Here's the truth: All families have some form of dysfunction! The question is, how will you grow through your dysfunction to become the loving, caring family that God called you to be? Grab your family, and let's learn together during this 6-day plan as we move from dysfunction to harmony while experiencing family healing and growth.

As we enter the season of Lent, the 40 days of spiritual preparation leading up to Easter, let's sit with Jesus on the mountainside and listen with open hearts to His teaching found in Matthew chapters 5-7.

Why are you doing that? “Um, because I can do all things through Christ!” We love to quote our favorite verses to inspire each other—but sometimes, those verses get Twisted. This Bible Plan from Life.Church examines seven of the most butchered Bible verses. Start reading today and learn to live out God’s plans for you.

Learn how to create non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. This often occurs through sharing your own story and quietly listening to theirs. From Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, in his new book "This Invitational Life."

Wounds reveal faith. What do your wounds reveal about your faith? Naaman was an enemy warrior with a deadly wound beneath his armor. We all have wounds. Over the next few days, we will look at how the wounds of Naaman and his contemporaries revealed their faith.

We’re all chasing something. Usually something just out of reach—a better job, a more comfortable home, a perfect family, the approval of others. But isn’t this tiring? Is there a better way? Find out in this new Life.Church Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Chasing Carrots.

In the world that we live in, things are not as they should be. One might even say they are upside down. However, the good news is that Jesus came to turn this world right side up. What if our eyes were opened to the REALITY that the kingdom of heaven is in fact here?

This one-of-a-kind reading plan exists for both the skeptic and the faith follower. Our distinctive is that we created a place where questions were asked, doubt allowed, and the process of inquiry respected. For those unsure of Christianity and for those who love them and want to keep the lines of communication open, we show the candid and honest dialogue around challenging concerns of existence, faith and culture.

We all feel anxious from time to time, but when worry gets out of control, it can have devastating effects on our lives and relationships. Though worry is a complex emotion, clinical social worker Jean Houlthaus suggests a few spiritual practices for Christians, adapted from her book Managing Worry and Anxiety, that help to get the upper hand on worry and increase peace.

In this devotional, a syndicated radio host (and one of America’s funniest writers) has this to say to us: Dear Everybody, We have a serious problem: All of us think we’re good people. But Jesus says we’re not. Sincerely, Brant P. Hansen

Jesus said in Matthew 10, "Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighbourhood and tell them that the Kingdom is here." What is the "neighbourhood?" People that we can impact in our everyday spaces and lives. What an incredible charge for us all! Let's read together how we can Love Thy Neighbour-hood.

There’s no such thing as a perfect family. We all make mistakes that hurt our family members and we’ve all been hurt by those we love. Dr. Magdalena Battles addresses top conflicts that cause relationships to become strained or broken: a failure to forgive or apologize, criticism, gossip, deception, a lack of inclusion, and a failure to accept differences. Here are practical biblical strategies for healthier and more loving relationships.

This reading plan introduces you to the world of the desert father Poimēn the Great (c. 340–450). In a series of 7 days, you will be led through important themes from his life. Some days contain a short story with an explanation, there will also be days when the text of Poimēn will speak for itself.

Although the title of this devotional is FATHERS it’s not subject to fathers only, nor is it a list of do’s and dont's for parents. The title FATHERS is an acronym for some of the qualities we should have to reflect the character of our Heavenly Father. In doing so we automatically become better parents and people as we mirror our creator. Written by Matt Forté, NFL All-star Running back.

If we take an honest look at ourselves, we may find that our hearts have become hard. Based on a sermon by Pastor Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn, this 7-day study using LUMO videos allows us to learn how Jesus has come to uncover and change those hardened heart responses that are getting in the way of the fruitful life He has for you and I.

Revealing seven practices that offer help and hope for a happy and enduring marriage, The Second Happy 7-day plan is a practical resource that provides the tools necessary to tune-up, overhaul, or even rebuild your marriage.

In this much-needed study, Pauline Warjri talks about managing our relationships with everyone in the family - spouse, children, parents and how not to let anything come between us, especially our career. She gives practical tips from her own life on how to learn from our mistakes, build bridges, sort out differences and communicate more meaningfully.

Free Grace Theology is a devotional series based on the book Living by Grace by Dr. Dave Anderson. This first devotional plan highlights six aspects of Free Grace theology that bring the child of God to greater assurance, greater intimacy, greater motivation, and greater understanding of God than previously experienced.

This 7-day devotional is for anyone who has struggled with wayward family members. Do you walk a tightrope between living your life faithfully and coping with difficult family members in a way that is pleasing to God? Every family has a struggle or two with hurt and dysfunction. May this plan help to guide you as you strive to relate to misguided family members.

Difficult relationships don't fix themselves, and ignoring our problems doesn't make them go away. Drawing from 2 Corinthians, P. Brian Noble offers seven courageous attitudes of reconciliation that reframe the way we see others—especially the challenging people in our lives. If you long to be reconciled and live at peace with those in your family, workplace, and community, then discover the courage, compassion, and tools to do so.

In this seven-day plan, you'll be encouraged to pray for a specific area of addiction recovery. Scripture passages are provided to help you as you pray.

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ message about the fundamental values and standards to which every Christian should aspire. In essence, it is a blueprint of a discipled life living out a faith through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Join us and discover the life-giving principles of the Kingdom of God and why they are essential to our faith walk.

We want to follow Jesus, but how? What does He ask us to do? Thankfully, we aren't left hanging wondering what to do. Whether you're a new believer, getting serious about your faith, or diving deeper, we're going to examine the instructions Jesus gave His followers in Matthew 5 - 7 and strive to put them into practice. Get ready to learn how to follow Jesus.