Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:20

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

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.

Something’s wrong. When should you speak up? When should you hold your tongue? These biblical reflections help you decide whether it’s the right time to use your voice at work.

Pressure and confusion can bring out the worst in us, but God’s Word is a powerful tool to combat our triggers with His truth.

Jesus assures that if we come to him, he will give us his rest. Let’s learn more about his rest and how proper rest helps our spiritual and physical bodies.

Anger can be all-consuming. It robs us of joy, can destroy relationships, contributes to health problems, and even addiction. But it is possible to gain victory over anger. This 3-day devotional plan will show you how. You don’t have to stay grumpy or lose your temper. With God’s help, you can learn how to overcome anger.

Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. But what does the Word tell us about bitterness? What the Creator of the universe has been urging us to do from Genesis to Revelation: love, forgive, let go, and most importantly, let God. This plan examines the Bible's view on bitterness to help you overcome unforgiveness.

What makes someone ready for marriage? Is it about what someone has or who they are? If you are currently single, I believe that God is preparing you for the person He is preparing for you. This 3-Day reading plan is designed to guide you through the essential aspects of a healthy, God-centered relationship.

In a world quick to judge, we'll explore the power of our words and the importance of listening to God. Join us as we embark on this journey of transformation, seeking to become more like Christ in our interactions. Let's commit to letting the Holy Spirit guide our words and listening, so we can be a true reflection of God's love and wisdom in the world.

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if parents could come up with the foolproof plan for shaping and disciplining the children that God entrusts to our care? That truly would be something! However, that is not the reality of parent-child relationships. There is no single formula for producing cookie-cutter kids (especially since there is no such thing!). We do find instruction and guiding principles in God’s Word. Please read on.

Anger can consume us entirely. It steals our joy, fractures relationships, and even impacts our health. But take heart, because victory over your anger is attainable. In this 3-day devotional plan, discover how to break free from its grip. With God's help, you can rise above the rage and find peace.

Slammed doors. Hurting hearts. Tricia Goyer knows what it’s like to parent a child who has chronic anger. In Calming Angry Kids Tricia draws on her own experience to help you focus on relationship over rules, manage your own anger, and establish peace in your home again.

God is love. Jesus loves you in a unique, personal way. He does not see you as someone who is lost in the crowd; on the contrary, He sees you and looks at your heart. God invites you to have Jesus as an example—to love, to act and to speak like Him. In this reading plan we will discover more about it!

Few things spark greater anger than a betrayal. And carrying the pain and trauma with you can ignite an unquenchable resentment that leaves you hopeless and despondent. When you’re overcome with bitterness, you need to know there is a God who understands and can help reconcile your pain. This plan will help you understand your anger and how to extinguish it with peace.

Is it possible for us to disagree with one another and still love unconditionally? According to Jesus, the answer is yes. He didn’t come to take sides. He came to introduce the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom that is often at odds with our political views, social opinions, or way of life. Join us for this four-day plan as we learn how to choose people instead of choosing sides.

Do you want to grow in Christ? Ultimately, God is the one who cultivates our hearts. He alone is the giver of life and growth. However, we have an essential role in the process. God, the Gardener of our Soul, calls us to partner with Him. This four-step plan will encourage you in your pursuit of holiness. Enjoy a new season of growth!

Anxiety, with its constricting fear for the future, can narrow our vision so that God’s gracious presence is harder for us to see. This four day series points to some of the ways that the Bible is speaking back to our anxious thoughts and fears. Phil Christman, the writer for this series, lives with anxiety and his reflections are based on his own experiences with faith and anxiety.

Everyone in the modern world is fighting to be heard, but few are fighting to hear. Listening is an exercise in humility. It opens avenues for learning, and it allows us to participate in things bigger than ourselves. This four-part series explores what the Bible has to say about listening and how fighting to hear might be the very thing we need to implement to transform our lives.

Trials are a part of our Christian journey, but that doesn’t mean they are easy to endure. As struggles intensify, we become worn down, and weariness seeps into our souls. However, Jesus has not left us to handle our trials alone. In this plan, unpack spiritual truths to help you find the rest and renewal Jesus offers so that you can overcome weariness and endure your trials with joy.

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

The heart-breaking repercussions of racism have dominated news and social media feeds around the globe in recent years. As followers of Jesus, it’s crucial that we consider our response to what can feel like an insurmountable problem. In this timely, compelling four-day plan, Sidhara Udalagama explores the roots of racism and the part we’re called to play in God’s redemptive, restorative work in the world.

Tennessee Volunteers basketball coach Rick Barnes helped inspire this plan. Athletes in Action worked with him to talk about the importance of taming our tongues. This is very important for Christian coaches and athletes to understand. The ideas from this 4-day plan will work in practice, games, or life to help you live a life of integrity in this world.

This 4-day Bible plan will walk you through each element of the ALLY acronym—Ask, Listen, Learn, and You Take Action—and how they relate to biblical principles. Each day will include a reflection on the practice, a Bible passage that aligns with it, and a short prayer.

In Psalms it says, "Create in me a clean heart, O God." This is a five-day plan to help you do so.