Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 19:5

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 the fifth of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus describes His Kingdom rules.  Jesus compares their understanding of Moses’ Law with true kingdom rules.  Let them reveal God’s heart to us. 

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 19 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  In this portion, Jesus shows how we must forgive and God’s perspective on marriage and the family.

The book of Joshua completes the redemptive mission God began in Genesis - to set aside a people through which all the nations would be blessed. Through Christ, we are a part of that blessing. We know who we are. We know what God did for us. We know what to do. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 10 of a 10 part series.

As devastating as an affair is, God does amazing things when a couple commits to rebuild their marriage. In this plan by Dr. Kim, we meet Adam and Kristi and hear their story. If there has been an affair in your marriage, this plan will help in your healing. If not, it will help you understand each other and take steps to protect your marriage from this marriage killer.

The second part of the Ten Commandments deals with a very important word: "neighbor." For us, that means: how does our love for God show up in our relationship with our neighbors?

Marriage is one of the pillars of society and a holy covenant before God and between people. Today, people seldom honor marriage according to God's standards.

Pulling back the curtain to see the connection between film and faith. Reel Dialogue is a creative dialogue between the Christian faith and entertainment culture. We provide film reviews, downloadable discussion guides, resources and events. Let's get the dialogue started on film. These conversations starters will help you start faith discussions with friends through the beauty of film.

Can anybody every truly be prepared for all the change that comes with marriage? Of course not! But there's plenty of passages and scriptures that can help you understand what it means to be a great spouse.

You can have a great marriage. The choices you make today will determine the marriage you will have tomorrow. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel and his wife, Amy, show you how five commitments can help you fail-proof your marriage: Seek God, fight fair, have fun, stay pure, and never give up. Get the marriage you always wanted, starting right now — from this day forward.

Taken from their book "Getting Ready for Marriage," join relationship experts Jim Burns and Doug Fields as they help you start planning now for your lasting union. Finances, in-laws, communication, forgiveness, sexual expectations, no topic is off-limits as you and your fiancé get ready to step from engagement into a life-long covenant to each other.

Still single, even though you'd rather be married? So is Lisa Anderson, host of the Boundless podcast. In her typical humor-filled style, she offers great Biblical insight and encouragement pulled straight from her new book, The Dating Manifesto.

What exactly happened, “In the beginning …” and in the time that followed? Throughout most of history, Genesis was considered an accurate and reliable record, but over the past 250 years, it has become one of the most controversial books of all time. Events like Creation of the universe in six days, a real Adam and Eve, and a global Flood are now questioned by many… including some Christians. Study the compelling truth Genesis provides in this 7-day plan inspired by the feature film IS GENESIS HISTORY?

At Awesome Marriage we surveyed a large cross-section of millennial couples to identify the unique challenges they face in their marriages. This plan, by Dr. Kim Kimberling, is the result of that survey. We will deal with seven questions that the survey revealed as the most relevant and unique challenges that millennials face as we look in-depth at divorce, responsibility, careers, community, social media, role models, and purity.

Jesus loved questions. Of the 183 questions Jesus was asked by people, He most often answered by asking a question Himself. It was the most common way He helped people grow. Join Tom Hughes, author of the book Curious and pastor of Christian Assembly Church in Los Angeles on this 7-day journey watching your faith grow as you respond to the questions Jesus is still asking.

I can’t love my wife because…. How can I submit to my husband who is….. These are common everyday challenges in a marriage. The purpose of this devotional is to understand how to live in realistic marriages and not ideal marriages.

That perfect relationship you admire one image at a time may not be so picturesque in real life. Right? So, what kind of relationship goals actually work? This Life.Church Bible Plan, written by people ranging from long-married, to single, to newlyweds, will point to the kind of love God can offer for all our relationships.

In today's sexually charged society, embracing God's design for sex and purity often feels impossible. This devotional is your invitation to spend a week with us recognizing God's purpose for sexuality as good, relevant, and whole. We will be honest about our struggles and victories as we set our understanding against a biblical framework. Let’s allow God to refine our inmost longings and discover true hope and lasting freedom.

There are seasons where most stepparents feel that they do most of the giving and get very little in return. Stepparenting is hard. A relationship plagued by love conflicts and a child's lower motivation toward love and bonding are usually at the roots of this. For these seven days, learn to get past these stepparenting challenges and get on the road to building love together.

In a world that doesn’t even see pornography as a problem, trying to stand firm against porn in your marriage can be a confusing, challenging and lonely experience. Here are seven messages of hope to comfort you, encourage you, and embolden you to fight on.

Solid is a devotional to help married couples or those engaged to be married build the best marriage possible. I pray that God opens your eyes to the wisdom in the content and that you are able to apply them to your own unique situation and build a solid marriage together.

In this 7-Day plan, Dr. John Koessler reveals how lust, which once was considered a "deadly sin", has transformed into a "dangerous virtue." Our culture has radically redrawn its moral boundaries so that what lust is now called love and sexual preference is regarded by many to be malleable. Dr. Koessler helps reveal the beauty of God's design for love and desire. Excerpted from the book 'Dangerous Virtues.'

Grab your bags! We are going on an adventure! Join Tara Payne and her husband, Alex, as they share seven marriage tips, they have learned that helped grow them as husband and wife. Use A Beautiful Adventure Marriage as a “guide” to have a godly, happy marriage. Marriage is God’s idea. It’s a good idea, and it can be a beautiful adventure. Let’s go!

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.

Pastor Mike Signorelli of V1 Church takes you on a 7-day journey through the seven phases of romantic relationships. Each day you will be challenged to rip up the list of failures and mistakes and pursue relationships that reflect God’s heart.

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting yet stressful seasons of life. With a mountain of items on your to-do list, it can be challenging to prioritize preparing for your marriage! In this seven-day plan, we’ll discover some foundational truths found in scripture that will equip you for the commitment you’re preparing to make while also helping you battle the overwhelm often associated with the wedding planning process.