Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:16

Are you in hiding? Even worse, are you hiding in plain sight? You have a light and it’s time to let it shine. This plan walks you through the mental reboot and the spiritual reset needed to unleash your inner light.

Each one of us has been created for a unique purpose. But sometimes discovering our purpose can feel elusive, and we can grow doubtful that how we live really matters. We invite you to join us on a journey of discovering what Scripture has to say about God’s purpose for your life through this 7-day reading plan.

How is it possible that racism and inequity ravage our culture? Look at the sheer number of churches. There are approximately over 300,000 churches in America. That’s 300,000 sermons, worship services and gatherings week to week. But why aren’t we witnessing more impact in the culture? In this 4-day reading plan, Dr. Tony Evans will discuss the true church and how it can impact our culture for good.

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.

When you do anything long enough, you might find that you've forgotten the reason you started in the first place. Unfortunately, we're susceptible to taking even the most important things in our lives for granted. Your Christian community shouldn't become one of those things. Here's why...

The Love IDEAS reading plan provides real, practical, useful relationship advice based on biblical perspective that will inspire to help you overcome these difficult times of stress, anxiety and isolation with video clips and advice from top relationship experts. Based on the Love IDEAS Summit.

We all want to live purposeful, meaningful lives. But how do we know how to invest our limited time and energy here on earth? Maybe the answer is less complicated than we think. In this 6-day Bible Plan, we’ll look at some everyday examples to discover how to live more fulfilling, honorable lives.

This week, we will learn about business leaders who understand that God cares about their work and has an amazing plan for their business leadership role. We call these business executives and their management teams “unconventional business leaders” because sometimes God calls them to operate opposite of conventional business practices. This plan will share seven qualities through the acronym "LEADING" that are inherent to “unconventional" leading.

Jesus is more than a role model or powerful historical figure. He is our hope and our joy. Our rock and our crown. In this plan, best-selling author Ray Comfort shares devotions from My Comfort Is Jesus to help you commit your day to the light of the world.

Do you have doubt about Jesus? Can you trust Jesus? Do you believe everyone goes to heaven or do you believe we have to earn our way to heaven? Do you want to win your family for Christ? In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about these topics and gives you practical advice.

The Church is on a mission. We have a mandate to impact our world. God's power flows through us to address the Social Pain of our cities - through LOVE.

The Church is on mission. We have a mandate to impact our world. God's power flows through us to address the spiritual Lostness of our cities - through FAITH!

As a leader, where do you turn for wisdom? In this devotional series, we will be studying passages about King Solomon. We will see that wisdom starts with worship and requires humility, trust, and curiosity. Wisdom that comes from God will be a blessing to those we lead and will bring glory to our Father in heaven.

We are called to live out our purpose among those in the marketplace. We are not there just to make a living, but to show how to live a life in Christ. Rajiv Chelladurai invites us to find our divine purpose and create an impact, to follow wherever Christ leads us, to walk the path not taken, to reach broken souls, right where we are!

What is the main quality that draws you to someone and causes you to want to spend time with him or her? Most would say kindness. Kindness is the most attractive quality you can have as a Christian, but it’s closely associated with another fruit—goodness. In this seven-day study, learn how walking in kindness and goodness will attract people to you and to the Lord!

Christianity is not supposed to be comfortable and convenient. If you stand for God, many times you may find yourself standing alone. One of the biggest challenges we face in a culture that is increasingly anti-Jesus, is loneliness. This plan will explore how to cope with loneliness by building a deeper relationship with God. By learning this we will never truly be alone.

What characteristics mark an abundant life? Wealth? Fame? Let this 7-step plan help you determine if you're experiencing all you can in the Lord.

Living a good life is not simple. The ease of doing so is challenged by mundane things such as—busyness, fatigue, lack of focus, forgetfulness. Pastor Mark T. Goodman advocates for appreciating the less-than-extraordinary aspects of life. The simple life includes extraordinary events and less-than-ordinary experiences; yet, ordinary things fill up most of our days. Mark invites you to give The Ordinary Way a try.

When you were born again, your spirit was re-created—but your flesh was not. It stayed the same, and it still wants to go the wrong way at times. In this seven-day study, you’ll learn how self-control, a fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23, will help you guard every area of your life—finances, health, relationships, career—everything. That’s a fruit worth investing in!

Excellence is a common goal but a rare reality. The nature of God is excellent therefore excellence should guide our daily lives. Over the next seven days we will discover the importance of excellence in every facet of a believer’s life.

The journey of human life always wants to lead to happiness. However, what kind of concept of happiness do we need to discover? The happiness concept in God's word is different from what the world teaches. So, what is true happiness that the Bible teaches? This series of devotionals on happiness will help us find true happiness in Christ.

The apostle Paul wrote that Christians are to be “abounding in thanksgiving.” But how can anyone achieve that in the face of life’s battles? In this plan, Alistair Begg teaches that there is but one lasting foundation for unwavering gratitude. Are you building upon it?

7 Prayers for Your Nation: How to intercede for your nation by praying the Scriptures back to the Lord. Pray for the government, kings, and all who are in authority—including every citizen! Every person is called to be an intercessor, and your prayers can shape the history and future of your nation. As you pray for revival in your nation, God will hear and answer.

Feeling stuck? What if you could overcome difficulties easier than before? Over the next seven days, you will identify walls that may be hindering your spiritual progress and discover how God has enabled you to pass them and grow in stamina!

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.