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In Matthew 25:35-40, Jesus identifies with those who are hungry, thirsty, in need of clothing and shelter, sick or in prison. During this reading plan, you’re invited to do the same. Each day, there is a challenge and a devotional designed to cultivate empathy. Empathy is not about pity or guilt. It’s about seeing life from another’s perspective to build connection and be moved to action.

The timeless parable in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates the importance of using the gifts and resources God has given us for His purposes and the consequences of neglecting or misusing them. In this 3-day plan, A. Margot Blair invites you to consider whether you have buried your talents. If so, it's time to dig them up. Let's dive in.

Spend 21 days walking with Jesus! Follow the book of Matthew from Jesus' birth through His ascension. Each reading includes a short video from Phil Vischer's series, "Buck Denver Asks - What's in the Bible?", scripture reading, and a short reflection.

This 6 day reading plan is based on Matthew 6:25-34. Jesus questions our need to worry about everyday life and provides an alternative way of thinking. In this plan we define what worry is, discuss ways to overcome worry, and provide recommendations of exercises.

Serving others is the medicine that heals our sickness of self-love. As Jesus reminds us in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." Lose your life in service, for it is the path to abundant life!

In this 25-day Advent devotional, we'll look at the story of Christmas, starting with Genesis all the way through Matthew and Luke 1 and 2 and explore what it means that Jesus is Immanuel, "God with us."

Matthew’s Gospel opens the New Testament by brilliantly introducing the culmination of the entire Old Testament story. After thousands of years and dozens of generations, Jesus had come “to save his people from their sins” (Mathew 1:21). Matthew focuses on Jesus as King of Kings, who had come to reign on the throne of David forever.

For all the victory and triumph in the book of Joshua, Judges paints a far more somber picture. The repetition, "Everyone did what was right in their own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25) describes this dark period of Israel's history succinctly. Yet even in the midst of their rebellion, God was faithful to fulfill his covenantal promises to his people.

In this 21-day plan, Dr. Malachi O’Brien, Matt Brown, Yale Kim, and other Christian leaders and ministries are urging and supporting a call for one million people, especially young people, to fast and pray in this #roaringtwentiesfast as we enter into the Roaring Twenties.

Wisdom. Understanding. We need it, Proverbs has it and Through the Word is here to help you get it! Each day you’ll read one chapter of the Bible’s most practical book, with an audio guide to walk you through it. Kris Langham brings together friends and pastors for lively and insightful discussions, unpacking proverbs and applying them to everyday life. Part 5 covers chapters 21-25. Time to get wisdom!

In this 25-day plan, you’ll get to read all about the gift of peace that comes through Jesus and how we can experience it as we look at the familiar story of Christmas through a different lens. Journey through the Christmas stories found in Matthew and Luke, as well as a variety of passages explaining the true peace Jesus came to give us!

Launching a new business takes time, patience, prayer, and planning. Proverbs 21:5 warns, "The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty." In this six-part series, Rick Boxx draws upon his 25+ years of business and consulting experience to lead us down a path that pleases God: Starting a Business God's Way.

Building your spiritual life is similar to constructing a skyscraper. In Matthew 7:24-25, Jesus said people who hear His words and put them into practice are like a wise man who builds his house on the rock. Unless we have a foundation anchored on Jesus Christ, the Solid Rock, we’re likely to fall apart when life challenges us with unexpected events and everyday pressures.

There is no power on earth like the power of prayer—not technology, not influence and status, not wealth and resources. Nothing. Your prayer is literally a lifeline to Heaven! Jesus tells us in Matthew 21:22, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” I want to personally invite you to journey with me into the Word of God to discover your LifeLine.

Jesus made it clear in Matthew 25 that He wants us to value the least among us. Those who follow Jesus will be doing this throughout their lives. Are you? This 7-day reading plan gives us lots to think about—based in facts and research—concerning the needs of indigenous peoples, the impoverished, those being persecuted, those in need of clean water, and more. Dive into a thought-provoking week of considering how you can better value the least among us!

What do we do when our expectations for life do not match the realities we face? Matthew 21-28 encourages overwhelmed people with the simple reminder of an iron-clad truth: Jesus wins! In the darkness of whatever valley you may be walking through, the journey of Jesus’ last week reminds us that the kingdom Jesus established plays by different rules. In this eight day series, experience Holy Week on Jesus' terms.

This 21-day fasting and prayer guide will look first at the example of Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness. Then we will draw out important biblical teachings to edify our souls as we fast from food and feast on God. The goal is to experience what it means to live not by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matt. 4:4).

Have you ever wondered about the Old Testament Law? The Law delivered the foundations of justice and liberty for Israel and formed a covenant between God and his people. But reading the Law can also be a little confusing. Join Through the Word for clear explanation and compelling application as we guide you through God’s Law in Deuteronomy 12-26. Follow along as Moses reiterates God’s rules and renews the covenant.

Whatever challenges you are facing in your body today, the finished work and love of Jesus testify of your journey to healing. Listen and follow along to the powerful, life-giving scriptures, short insights, and meditative prayer being read over you by Pastor Joshua McCauley. Accompanied by instrumental music, the reading of these healing scriptures will wash over and immerse you in God's healing anointing. God wants you HEALED and WHOLE!