Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 19:6

Money can put so much stress on a marriage. It’s often one of the issues that cause the most conflict and tension for couples. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Spouses can work together to steward their money for God’s glory and the good of their marriage. This plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling shows how God’s plan for money is the best plan for your marriage.

Have you ever found yourself in the dating pool, bobbing around, wondering how to navigate the waters of romance while keeping your faith in sight? In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing why and how to choose Christian dating values that enrich your dating experience (and the experience of the people you date) while laying the groundwork for a lasting relationship that honors God.

Are you dating with intention? Perhaps you are but don’t realize it or want to start. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing what it means to date with intention, why it’s important, and how you can do it successfully to find a Godly spouse.

“God has joined together” (Matthew 19:6), and “the two shall become one” (Genesis 2:24). The Word of God emphasizes the ‘Oneness’ between husband and wife as fundamental to marriage. However, man and woman cannot become one by their self-efforts. We need skills inspired by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, not worldly wisdom. Join us as we explore God's Word on 'Oneness.'

Let's Talk About Sex is a five-day Bible plan that explores sexual immorality and the importance of honoring God with our bodies. Scripture is used to illuminate what the Creator thinks about sexual intercourse before marriage. Bree challenges single men and women to embrace celibacy with a promise ring as a symbol of their pledge to God.

If you’re a believer thinking about dating someone who doesn’t share your faith, it's important to pause before diving into the relationship. Dating across different faith backgrounds can present unique challenges. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing four things to consider before pursuing a relationship without shared beliefs.

In marriage, we can fall out of rhythm and lose a healthy balance. It’s impossible to be perfectly balanced at all times, since life’s seasons and our roles and responsibilities are ever-changing. So the question is not one of perfecting the balance, rather one of how to approach balance together as a team. In this plan, we look at how Scripture can help you keep work and marriage in perspective.

Discover God’s beautiful design for marriage with Marriage God’s Way. This Bible plan guides couples to align their relationship with God’s purpose, offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical steps for building a Christ-centered marriage. Whether you’re newlyweds or have years together, explore what Scripture says about love, unity, and faithfulness to help your marriage thrive according to God’s plan. Let His Word transform your relationship today!

Are you married?  If so, congratulations!  You have been blessed.  Your wife is a gift from God (Proverbs 18:22), and no matter the state of your marriage at present, the covenant relationship you share with her is a God-ordained privilege.  This privilege of marriage comes with responsibility, not only to your spouse, but also to God, as marriage itself is a metaphor for Jesus’ relationship to the Church.  Want to glorify God and help advance the Gospel?  Learn how to love your wife well!

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.

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.

When we speak of marriage, words like “commitment” and “hard work” don’t exactly ring with fairy tale-like charm. After all, love should be easy, right? Well, the truth is, relationships that stand the test of time take a little effort. But “work” doesn’t have to equate to “drudgery.” In fact, it’s the little things couples do for each other every day that God uses to enrich a marriage. As one writer put it: “Marriage is a journey, not a destination – its treasures are found, not just at the end, but all along the way.”

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.

If you are seriously dating or recently engaged, our time this week will prepare you for one of the biggest decisions in your life: is the person I’m dating the one I should marry? This devotional will reflect a biblical, practical, and authentic approach to asking the important questions surrounding marriage. Together, we’ll look at essential conversations to have with your significant other before you say, “I do.”