Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 14:33

Most of us long for the fairy tale, the “happily ever after,” love everlasting. But then, life happens. Husband-and-wife team Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink have learned that the secret of lasting, in faith and in family life, is choosing to endure together, through the challenges and joys of our lives.

You were created for purpose and impact—so why hesitate? Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or feel called to do more, this 5-day Bible Plan will help you move from fear to faith-filled action. Brothers Joshua and Olaolu Ogunyemi share biblical truths and practical strategies to help you step boldly into God’s calling. Joshua–Creative Director, Brand Strategist, and founder of ExcelU–and Olaolu–U.S. Marine Officer, leadership coach, author, and founder of Parent-Child-Connect.com–will equip you to lead, influence, and make a difference TODAY!

Do you want to experience the Bible in a deeper way? In this 5-day plan, Bible teacher Jen Weaver shares the life-changing shift that transformed her relationship with God and His Word. If your Bible reading has ever felt dry, confusing, or just another task to complete, this plan is for you. Experience how God can open your eyes to His presence—not just in the pages of Scripture, but in the everyday moments of your life.

Following Jesus leads to taking risks. It was true for his first disciples. It will be true for you. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Have you ever read the Bible with your kids and wondered, “Are they really getting it?” If you’re craving more than just checking the box—if you long for hope-filled moments where your child experiences God’s presence—this plan is for you. In this short, family-focused journey, Bible teacher Jen Weaver equips parents and elementary-aged kids to encounter God together through His Word. With simple tools and powerful truths, you’ll learn how to turn Bible reading into real-time connection with the God who speaks—bringing fresh peace, purpose, and joy into your everyday life.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 16 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  This portion talks about faith, and in many different ways. Watch how faith gets challenged, stretched, refined and exposed – then ask whether our faith matches theirs!

I hope you will be inspired to freely envision your faith-filled dreams and become unstoppable in your pursuit. By the end of this devotional, I pray you’ll be asking, imagining, and dreaming from the very heart of God again. God longs for His children to dream and imagine so He can use us fully to fulfill His purposes on this earth! 

We often wonder about our purpose in life. Jesus does not call us because we know how to do everything. Our primary call is to follow Him—ministry is an overflow of our daily walk with God. Jesus chooses those who are willing to walk with Him and be a blessing to those around them. In doing so, God’s will be done on Earth as it is in heaven.

What is God's plan for my life? This is a question that every earnest believer struggles with at some point. But is the struggle necessary? This 6-day plan will invite you to dive into God's word, overcome your fears, and take the next step of faith.

For centuries the white flag has been the universal symbol of surrender. We like to see the white flag when our enemy is flying it, but when we are the ones hoisting it, we're dismayed. However, to be faithful followers of Jesus, surrender is required. Let’s look at some areas where we can trust God to help us in those places where we may struggle with surrender.

In these trying times, we often face challenging and painful circumstances that cause us to struggle with doubt and fear. Perhaps we feel like we're in this battle alone. In this 6-day devotional, Pastor Scott offers insight and comfort as he shares his struggle, giving assurance through God's Word that even when distractions, adversity, and fear threaten our faith, it is still always true that God is with us!

The Chosen and BibleProject designed this plan to help people reflect on the surprising identity of Jesus and the nature of the Kingdom of God, as presented in the gospels. This six-day plan incorporates clips from season 3 of The Chosen, BibleProject animated videos, summaries, reflection questions, and Scripture readings. Choose this plan to explore how different people responded to Jesus, whether with offense, doubt, or trust.

In the Bible we find powerful stories about believers. In these lessons, we will look briefly at the lives of some of them. Discover how God chooses people who dare to trust Him. Not so much heroes, but witnesses of faith in whom God's power becomes visible.

How can we find the right attitude for every situation? What is the right attitude? This seven-day Bible Plan finds answers in the life and teachings of Christ. Let these daily encouragements, reflective prayers, and powerful Scriptures form in you the mind of Christ.

Have you ever heard Scripture’s truths but wondered where to find those truths in the Scriptures? Or have you ever wondered where to find evidence for belief in God in the Bible? You’re not alone. This 7 day devotional explores Jesus’ claims, his deity, and offers thoughts demonstrating that he is the Messiah by Lee Strobel, a former atheist. Devotional thoughts are drawn from Lee's own experiences and feature a journalistic style from his days as an investigative reporter with the Chicago Tribune. This plan is perfect for those engaged in a thorough search for the truth to decide if Jesus was who he claimed to be.

What Jesus bought is so much better than what we can build. What if Jesus paid for His Church to be famous, instead of living mundane, non-consequential lives? What if we've just never learned to abound? This plan unfolds Jesus's remarkable design for HIS Church based on His Word.

Tim Timmons is an accomplished Singer-Songwriter and cancer survivor. The album Awake Our Souls is a portrait of Tim's own awakening and an invitation for every listener to discover the abundant life beyond belief. In partnership with TheOverflow, this 7 day devo applies scripture to 7 songs from the album Awake Our Souls to help people discover for themselves the real life found in Jesus.

Don’t let fear keep you from experiencing the vibrant life divinely destined for you! Instead, explore through Nicole Reyes’ daily devotional biblical accounts of those who dared to fearlessly trust God. You will discover a more authentic, resilient, and above all, daring faith!

When God calls you to ministry, it can be overwhelming, but it can also be the best thing that ever happens to you. If your heart’s been stirred to plant a church, start here in God’s Word. Dig in to this seven-day reading plan, and find the encouragement you need to step out into God’s calling.

This 7-day reading plan is based on Bob Goff’s book about living fully engaged and full of whimsy. Find out how you can make a difference by getting past the planning stage to the “do” part of faith—because love doesn’t just keep thinking about it or planning for it. Simply put: love does.

Beyond the accolades like Grammy and Dove Award wins, Casting Crowns’ has consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their relationship with God and with each other. In this 7 Day Devotional in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, the Crowns team dives deeper into the scriptural application to our daily lives behind songs from their album "A Live Worship Experience".

If you’re a fan of hip-hop, then you can’t miss this reading plan from Museum of the Bible! Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the rap games biggest stars. From hip-hop pioneer KRS-One and legendary figures such as DMX and Lauryn Hill to more recent stars such as Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper, Museum of the Bible’s reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs. The plan includes seven stories that highlight the role of the Bible in hip-hop.

If you're reading this, chances are you are in a similar place I once was. You may not be an athlete with endorsements or sponsors. You're probably not waking up from an extensive ten hour and twenty minute knee surgery. However, there is a good chance someone or something has taken you away from a specific desire you have. You may be in a place where you feel The Lord has left you. You're feeling abandoned. You're feeling forgotten. You've fallen and you don't know how or if you can get back up. This devotional is meant to encourage, support, and help navigate you through the falls in life alongside our savior, Jesus. My hope is that you will obtain the tools to not only be prepared for the falls but to also receive the vision to see the joy in the them. Enjoy, -Dylan Harreld  

If you are facing challenges that have you scared to death…If you are facing change you never saw coming…If it’s time to find courage you have never needed before, and never wanted to need… this devotional is for you.When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears, our excuses, and ourselves—it’s time to go wherever He leads. 

Faith is the undercurrent of everything we do as followers of Jesus. Without faith we lose all that Christ died to give us while here on earth. It is by faith we access the peace, joy, guidance, love, and purpose that comes from restored relationship with our heavenly Father. In this First15 plan, we’re going to seek an increase in faith in response to God’s faithfulness. May you experience a greater depth of intimacy with your living, Almighty, and loving heavenly Father.