Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:16

Restore the Roar is designed to encourage men to advance from a place of apathy and passivity back to their position of God-given authority. The enemy is seeking to emasculate men and undermine their identity. In this plan you will discover how to restore the roar of masculinity by understanding that every man needs a mandate, a mantra, and a manifesto in order to walk in their authority.

This holiday season, take some time to slow down and reflect on God's goodness and the precious gift of Christ with us.

This eight-day plan identifies FCA’s values as Christian athletes, coaches, and staff. This plan offers insight and godly wisdom for each of our values: Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence. As you read through each value, imagine how you can play or coach your sport with a Christ-driven mindset, then take the challenge to play and live for Him, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

You have a story. It is a story worth telling. And it has an Author. This plan will equip and inspire you to be more effective at sharing that story with your friends who desperately need to hear it. Most people come to faith through a friend or family member. Let this plan encourage you to connect God's story to the story of your not-yet Christian friends.

This 7-day study explores what scripture teaches us about being transformational agents in the world.

Everyone has a worldview, whether they realize it or not! As Christians, becoming aware of the filters through which we see the world is essential to our spiritual maturity, lifestyle, and influence. By learning how to think critically and analyze information, whether in the media or conversations with others, you’ll be empowered to address complex issues and life situations with confidence!

Do you feel good about who you are? Do you believe God is pleased with the direction you’re headed? If not, it’s time to take back your life. How? Through the power of pre-decision. In this 9-day Bible Plan, Life.Church Pastor Craig Groeschel offers seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make today to set you up for the God-honoring life you want tomorrow.

We live in an age of influence. Daily, we follow the private lives of our favorite influencers, anxiously awaiting their next post. All the while, we aspire to become just like them. Together, we will consider how practicing the discipline of secrecy can help us walk in humility, reflecting the glory of God to those around us, all while resisting the temptation to build our own kingdom here on Earth.

How many times have we wanted to go back in time to remedy the mistakes made or to avoid unpleasant situations? Unfortunately, this desire remains only a dream because we cannot travel in time. But in Christ, we have the possibility to use the present time in the best way, recovering through faith every moment of our life and spending it in the abundance of God's blessing. How is this possible?

The fruit of the Holy Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23, represents God's transformative work in the life of a believer. These qualities are woven throughout Scripture, offering a portrait of the Christlike character we are called to embody. Embracing these virtues is the definitive mark of a life changed by Jesus and empowered by His Holy Spirit. This nine-part devotional will explore just what that looks like in the life of a true Christ-follower.

Some of the Bible’s most memorable moments happen on mountains, from God planting the first garden to Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount. In this reading plan, we’ll see mountains in the Bible not merely as geographic settings but as sacred places where Heaven and Earth overlap and humanity encounters the wisdom, life, and hope of God.

10-day devotional from R.C. Sproul on becoming part of God's body. Each devotional calls you to live in the presence of God, under the authority of God, to the glory of God.

Sometimes there are things that just need to be said. This Bible plan walks through some of the values that tend to get lost in the local church because, over time, we tend to make church all about ourselves. It's time to get back to the basics. Buckle up: this might hurt a little. Sorry, not sorry.

Leading is a difficult task, but the most important thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. In this 10-day devotional, Skip Garmo presents some of the most common problems and questions that leaders and disciple-makers face and talks about them from a biblical perspective.

This series will take a look at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew. 5 - 7). It will benefit readers by helping them to better understand the content of the Sermon and also to understand its relevance and application today.

The Bible tells us that God has good plans for us. But what happens when they seem to be thwarted by unforeseen circumstances? When serious health issues put her life and ministry on pause, Lindsay Bruce found herself at a crossroads. Here, she shares the insights God gave her from the life of Esther. Find out how to reconnect with your God-given purpose when life gets in the way.

Balance. It's what we long for in our lives as we hear shouts of "work harder!" in one ear, and whispers to "rest more" in the other. What if God's plan for us isn't just one way or the other? Enter holy hustle—a lifestyle of working hard and resting well in ways that honor God.

What does a prosperous life look like for a Christian? Some teach that God wants His people to be wealthy, while others believe the truly spiritual person should avoid the pursuit of riches. But what does the Bible say? What’s God’s definition of being prosperous? Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he examines the principles of financial stewardship and helps you gain insight into sound biblical principles for managing your money.

Have you had enough, of feeling like you're not enough? This 10-day reading plan from blogger & author Grace Valentine deconstructs the lies the world tells us about ourselves every day and replaces them with the truth God is whispering into our hearts and minds.

What does it mean to be fashioned by God? This plan, a companion to the book Fashioned By God, will reveal 10 elements of the beautiful life for which you were fashioned. You’ll also find wardrobe tips for expressing these spiritual truths. Mixing fashion and faith, Fashioned by God will help you look and feel your best.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

For years Christians have asked, "What would Jesus do?" But what if we asked a better, more illuminating question: "What Made Jesus Mad?" Jesus didn't cringe at the sinners; rather, he cringed at the religious phonies, arrogant judges, and hypocrites. What if, by coming to understand God’s holy anger, we come to know a savior we never knew before? Take the first step in this 10 day plan.

The following devotionals were written to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through these pages you will find encouragement, comfort, and true joy this Christmas season.

The Christian journey is one of varied experiences. Irrespective of the season of life we are in, we must be able to leave a mark on those around us so that they experience Jesus or at the very least be curious about what’s different in us. Our prayer is that you will effortlessly bring out the God flavors and colors in every season you find yourself in.

A 10-day devotional by Wande, recording artist at Reach Records, going through the different seasons of walking with Christ and how to trust in God through those seasons. Each day is a devotional personally written by Wande to encourage and provide actionable steps to help you walk through those seasons in relationship with God.