Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 3:17

Parenting is an important job, and your Father in heaven invites you to pray to him for help.

Effective leadership is fueled by the patterns we create in our lives. In this 3-day devotional, Catalyst founder Brad Lomenick shares on three of the twenty essential habits he has found to be crucial for good leadership. Each day’s devotional focuses on a transformational habit from the "3 Hs" --"Be Humble, Stay Hungry, and Always Hustle."

Our travels through life can often feel like a narrow, treacherous road. Spiritual wisdom is God’s way of handling the twists and turns of navigating the journeys of life. This three-day plan by Dr. Tony Evans will tell you steps to accessing that spiritual wisdom.

Is every aspect of your life operating in perfect unison, agreement, and accord? The theme of these guided audio meditations is harmony. Your mind, spirit, and soul living in harmony with God. Recognizing temporary tension and how Jesus steps in to bring eternal resolve amid discord and chaos. I pray these meditations will bring you tranquility as you contemplate the balanced symphony of the Holy Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

As Christians, we are free from being slaves of sin and are empowered to radically follow Jesus with our lives. Through daily surrender, in persistent pursuit to become more like Jesus, you can become the person that God has created you to be. Join me over these next three days and discover what it looks like for you to follow Jesus with your whole life! Jesus gave His life for you, so that you could live your life for Him!

The Christian hope for life after death is often misunderstood. What does the Bible actually teach about an afterlife? Where do popular misconceptions come from? What role does Jesus have in life after death? Join us in this three-day plan to explore the Christian hope for life after death.

Because of divine intervention I can attest that God has a plan for every soul. God is not the author of death, but the author of life. He even gave up His only Son that you and I may have eternal life one day in heaven! If you or a loved one feel suicidal, please call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).

Whether you're in your 20's or in the 2020's, this plan will help you follow Jesus in a world full of sin and compromise. Click "Start Plan" and see what God will do in YOUR life, all for HIS glory and HIS praise.

Break free from the deception of misconstrued masculinity and discover the power, love, and self-control it takes to cry like a man.

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

Although we may agree that self-control is a positive character trait, learning to temper our cravings and control our behavior can be difficult and, frankly, not much fun. In this five-day plan, you and your children will be challenged to consider how God’s desire is not to deny us, but to protect us. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief Scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.

"Do you want to respond in a godly way but your emotions tell you otherwise?" The Unglued Challenge is a 5-day reading plan designed to help women overcome those moments when you just want to come unglued.

James’ teaching on works complements Paul’s teaching on faith. Paul wrote we are made right with God by faith while James wrote about the steps that reflect that faith. This Guide will encourage you to continue living out your faith every day.

Examine the book of James in three parts: the test of faith, the characteristics of faith, and the triumph of faith. Faith without works cannot be called faith. Faith without works is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must be there, but it must be more. It must inspire action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith must manifest itself in works of faith. 

This plan will explore an ancient tradition of contemplative prayer based on Matthew 6 “enter your room, shut the door, and pray to God in secret.” It is a practice of worship marked by deep tranquillity in the presence of God. These guided audio meditations will center on invoking the name of Jesus, finding peace through reflection, and discovering the simple peace when we align with God.

The book of James is beloved for how practical it is in our lives and work. In each day of this five-day plan, you’ll read a chapter of James as well as a short devotional that will focus on a few key verses that are particularly relevant to busy Christian professionals.

Get a fresh perspective on the practical wisdom of James. Brothers and sisters from Africa share about children at risk, "tongue meat", favoring the rich, healing, and more. Featuring insight from the Africa Study Bible and questions for reflection or discussion, let the global church encourage you to put your faith to work.

Ever said something you wish you could take back? Of course you have. We all have. Even if what you said was true, those words may have cost you your job, your reputation, or a relationship. Conversations don't come with backspace buttons, so how do we prevent our mouths from getting us in trouble next time? For the next five days, let’s explore ways to work on taming our tongues.

In light of the Christmas season, we are going to take a look into the gift of Wisdom. Having knowledge and having wisdom are two different things. Join us as we look at seeking wisdom and what to do with it once you have it.

All too often we try to navigate this world in our own strength and sometimes it's good to remember that God has left us some help along the way in the form of His Word. This plan is a reminder that when we don't have the answers, God does and we need to learn to trust in Him and His Word to keep us on the right path.

Many of us see wisdom as something more experienced people have. But, we really can have it no matter how long we’ve lived. This 5-day Plan will give you insight into what godly wisdom actually is and how to gain it.

Pastor Jamin Goggin and theology professor Kyle Strobel invite readers on a journey to uncover Jesus’ seemingly contradictory way to power: weakness.

What is wisdom? Where does it come from? How can we prepare to get more? And how do we know wisdom once we hear it?

Christian leadership is radically different from any other form of leadership. The church and community are crying out for good leaders. This plan is the third of seven foundations for Christian leaders God calls to have a powerful godly influence. There is a lot of work involved in these plans, but it will be worth it. "Heart for God" is foundational because it produces godly character and wisdom.