Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:3

Discover the joy and well-being that comes with the daily expression of gratitude. Join New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp to create a rhythm of daily gratitude that permeates every area of your life.

In this five-part video series (each ~20 minutes), John Eldredge invites you on a journey—not to gain more knowledge, but to experience Jesus in a way that transforms your everyday life. We live in a world that constantly pulls us away from the life we were made for, bombarding us with noise, distractions, and anxiety. But Jesus offers something radically different—refuge, strength, and wonder through daily encounters with Him. Through these sessions, you’ll rediscover the reality of God’s presence, learn to take shelter in Him, and step into the deeper life you were created for.

How can we best prepare to hear those hoped-for words, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant?" No one knows when that appointed time will manifest to meet the Father, so it is vital to do the prep work to be ready. Some know most of the runway is behind them, while many don't realize that it is already behind them and flight is coming. Let's search the Scriptures to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits for that great reunion in the sky!

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 18 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus now works through a series of issues over the next few chapters. This week Jesus comes down from the mount of Transfiguration – and faces many different issues. 

Isaiah was written thousands of years ago, but the truths found within remain pertinent today. And although it was written to the people of ancient Israel, its wisdom applies to all Christians. Isaiah chapter 5 specifically covers six woes that God wanted to communicate to help us remain on a righteous path for his glory. Read this plan with an open heart and let God change you for his good.

Unpack this year's Super Bowl matchup with stories about the Chiefs and 49ers... and how they relate to the Bible.

Change is hard and even good changes can turn life upside down. They can also distort our thinking about God and our assumptions about how He sees us. This plan helps your heart to return Home, no matter what may be swirling around you, as you read a conversation between an aching heart and a loving God.

We deeply want to love God, but we often find ourselves striving in our efforts to please Him, acutely aware of our weaknesses. St. Thérèse of Lisieux faced similar struggles. She searched the Scriptures until she discovered a path to freedom she called her “little way of trust and absolute surrender” through Jesus. Discover how to rest in the love of your heavenly Father, allowing your faith to flourish.

The Bible is a rich source of information from God, but sometimes we become so familiar with the verses we read that we miss or misunderstand the meaning entirely. This short set of readings takes us through the 5 most common verses, missed or misunderstood by 99% of all Christians around the world. Take the challenge - how many of these verses do you know?

The busyness of everyday life, the disappointment, and heartbreak, the broken relationships that wound us to the core…all lead to tragic forgetfulness. Have you forgotten that Jesus still loves you desperately? Let this 6-day devotional from Andrew Palau remind you: Jesus will never forget you. He's moved with compassion for you. He cares about every detail of your life. He longs to be with you—right now.

In a world of instant answers and constant noise, have we lost the ability to truly experience Jesus? Based on John Eldredge’s upcoming book, "Experience Jesus. Really.", this 6-day study invites you to slow down, unlearn digital distractions, and recover a deeper connection with God. Explore what Christian mystics and childlike faith reveal about intimacy with Jesus, and learn how to resist the hurried pace of the world. If you long for a faith that feels real and alive, this journey will help you rediscover the joy of lingering with God.

The Dove Award winning singer/songwriter and worship leader Matt Maher has constructed an exclusive Easter Reading Plan for The Overflow Devo on YouVersion. Drawing upon the themes illustrated in several of his songs, including “Christ is Risen,” Matt leads a weeklong devotional centered around the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, as well as a discussion surrounding the personal implications of this most glorious reflection of God’s love and mercy.

We are not called to be mediocre Christians, we are called to grow from good to great. The Scriptures are full of examples and secrets of great achievers. They have learnt from their mistakes and from their predecessors. Those who did not learn failed. This devotional is aimed to help you find a few of those secrets from the Scriptures that will help you achieve great things.

In a world where we are made to feel less than perfect because of our age, size, income, or possessions, Pastor Bobby Schuller reminds us of what is truly important: we are loved by God. With his powerful creed, Bobby wants readers to believe that their worth is not measured by anything here on earth, but in how our powerful God feels about them.

This week, we’re going to see together how to experience divine acceleration. When God accelerates things in our lives, it’s to bring us further, cause us to enter into His plan. Over the next several days, we will discover the behaviors and attitudes that facilitate acceleration. I hope that you will be blessed throughout these days!

It’s difficult not to compare ourselves with others. Add in the pressure to look a certain way, and you’ve got a recipe for negative effects on our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. So, what should we do when we find ourselves grappling with these kinds of thoughts? Learn from others’ experiences and how they’ve seen God at work in their lives in this Bible Plan by finds.life.church.

Parenting is hard—for everyone. But parenting a child with special needs requires something extra, something deep in the core of a human heart that might not have been unearthed otherwise. God has gifted you with exceptional qualities to take care of your exceptional children, and this seven-day Bible reading plan celebrates those qualities. If you're weary and need encouragement, hope, healing, and empowerment, this study is for you.

We all have emotions that compete for control of our lives. And those emotions can get us in trouble when we let them be the boss of us. In this 7-day reading plan, Andy Stanley shares a scriptural “how-to” about saying no to destructive emotions. We need to monitor our hearts—not just our behavior—to prevent emotions like guilt, envy, fear, and anger from bossing us around.

Do you ever feel like parts of you, especially your relationship with God, are hidden from the eyes of others? Do you ever feel lost in the world as someone who has found Jesus Christ? Do you ever feel like some parts of your walk with God are impossible for even your Christian brothers and sisters to fully comprehend? Every Christian in some way is hidden with Christ in God.

Homeschool moms have the ability to teach and disciple their children from a place of joy and confidence. Weekly activities for the whole family during the school year can help families grow their faith in practical ways.

Most parents have at least one “impossible kid.” Parenting is hard enough but when you add a child who seems to oppose you at every turn it can feel impossible to get through. How do you guide an impossible child with love and grace? More importantly, how do you point them to Jesus? This devotional will help you leverage this type of personality and come out victorious. - Lucille Williams.

Families are our first connection to everything we need to thrive. That’s why we want everyone to experience a family where they can belong. As the Church, we partner with families through foster care and adoption, mentorship, early childhood experiences, and parent resources. Join us for a 7-day Plan exploring families in the Bible, ways to create healthier families, and how to advocate for families in our communities.

What if faith is less about knowing all the right answers and more about asking hard questions? If you’ve ever wondered why God seems unfair, why He doesn’t always answer our prayers the way we expect, or why a loving God would create hell, this 7-day Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s Ever Wonder Why? series, is for you.

Good. Better. Best. Everyone has these options in their life. Do you approach things in your life halfway, never really giving your full attention and purpose to anything? What would happen if you stepped out and became all-in for God? Our world is spiraling towards chaos and less of God when we should be seeking more of Him. Learn how to have faith unfazed in a world of chaos.

Hospitality is God’s welcome. As Creator, He enjoys time with us, remembers our preferences and likes who we really are—no need to dress-up or wear a mask. In this plan we will explore the massive, welcoming heart of God and practical ways to extend hospitality to others. Welcome home!