Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:17

Are you humble? Do you struggle with humility? Why is humility important? These are the questions this series tries to answer.

Do you ever feel dry, empty, and parched as though you have nothing left to give? The theme of these guided audio meditations is about being filled and quenched by God. Day 1 is about having a heart filled with the hope of God. Day 2 will help you learn to be filled with what is real. And Day 3 is about being filled with the love of God.

Life breaks us all so says Earnest Hemingway, but many are made stronger at the broken places. We will journey together through things in life that can break us and what God does in our brokenness to strengthen us and to bring beauty and joy out of our broken places. We will see what James tells us is the reality of trials, the response we are to have and the result of our response to those trials.

It seems we often want to be delivered from temptation while still keeping close touch with it. Pushing temptation away, just not too far away. Is that you? The theme of these guided audio meditations is how to overcome temptation. Day one is better understanding temptation. Day two is knowing the closeness of God in the midst. And day three is learning to walk again after falling.

Frederick Buechner once wrote that "the place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your purpose and path to God. These guided audio meditations will help you reflect on following the highest path, denying yourself, setting aside selfish interests, and marking yourself as a follower of Christ.

Want to know how to experience a blessed marriage? Let NY Times Bestselling author Bruce Wilkinson and Heather Hair tell you how in this 3-day reading and prayer plan.

Because attendance typically surges on the Sunday that Christians celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection, Easter weekend represents one of the most rewarding — and challenging — times of the year for church leaders. We created this audio YouVersion Rest Plan to help church staff celebrate all that God did, rest from the work that went into preparing and executing, and reset for the ministry still to come.

A three day reading plan focused on the consistency of God's nature and character. Inspired by the hit single My God Is Still The Same by the band Sanctus Real, this Bible study helps us to see that even though our circumstances change constantly through out life, God's faithfulness remains.

Discover the Unchanging God in Streetlights' 3-part Video Bible Study, based on the Book of James.

Over these few days, learn to spend time seeing the goodness in every moment, trusting in God's generosity, and appreciating the good things that surround you. Through scripture and guided reflection, you can transform your outlook and embrace a life of gratitude and abundance.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. This four-day Bible Plan from Life.Church will help you discover a more grateful perspective. Start reading part two of the six-part Stay Positive series.

Words matter. They have the power to shift our directions and impact our stories. In this plan, Alex Lewis, Chief Sharer at Car Window Poetry, encourages readers to make a big difference in people’s lives with small sentiments of love.

Our world is changing faster than it ever has, and with that change comes incredible challenges and temptations. This plan will inspire and equip you to redefine the way you look at and approach your work so you can grow as a leader in transforming the marketplace for God’s kingdom.

Pets make us laugh and teach us responsibility. They're family and it is tough imagining life without them. How do you handle their unexpected illnesses or injuries? Who heals and comforts you when they pass? In this plan, you'll find encouragement and will be challenged to walk by faith in your pet's darkest moments. In seemingly hopeless situations continue to hope and trust God's got your pet and you.

One out of eight couples face the pain of infertility. Join us in this Abide series as we explore the healing of God's Word for couples desiring to have children.

God's plan for us is to have a life of increase and wholeness and certainly not for harm or destruction. Unfortunately, we have an enemy determined to steal and kill. He will go to great lengths to ensure that we fail, or desensitise us from our intimate relationship with Christ. In this plan, we will look at four strategies that satan uses to derail Christians.

We know that this time of year we ought to be grateful, but if we took an inventory of our heart, would we see a heart that is growing in gratitude or one that is grumbling, ungrateful, and perhaps even taking His very good gifts for granted? In this 4 day plan, we will remind ourselves why we truly can grow in gratitude, regardless of our circumstances.

What does being with God look like for you right now? If your heart feels distant or you find yourself wondering if he really wants to be in relationship with you, this 4 day plan will remind you of what is true: God is a refuge, for all people, at all times. Let's turn our heart back to him and see what he has to show us.

This plan will explore what the letter of James teaches us about growing into maturity in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

This plan is intended as a guide to discovering the message of James for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: 1) Observing the text of James 2) Interpreting its original message to James’ audience in the first century 3) Applying the letter’s timeless truths to your life today

Life around the holidays is filled with endless to-do's and expectation for perfect traditions for our kids. For military families, add on a deployment or PCS, and the stress piles on. This 4-day devotional, designed for military families but applicable to any family, teaches parents how to re-focus their families on the Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace during this Christmas season.

Gratitude has a powerful effect on your attitude and perspective. Dig into what Scripture teaches about the role of thankfulness in the Christian life. This 4-day plan by Lindsay Few will help you cultivate a thankful heart and a culture of gratitude in your marriage.

As God's children, we have much to be thankful for. This reading plan will help you think more deeply about who to thank for all good things--your God.

We all ask the question at some point and in some form: why does suffering exist? We try to comprehend why God would allow it on both a personal level in our trials and on a broader level in war, starvation, and disease. If you've asked this question then this reading plan is for you!

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 4 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows.