Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 3:18

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!

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.

It is our hope that you view your marriage as a beautiful gift from God; a gift worth protecting. We are praying that this reading plan starts a healthy conversation about areas of your marriage that could use boundaries; whether from outside influences or our own sinful selves. Boundaries that will set your marriage apart from the world and will bring the two of you even closer.

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

Settle your heart and reduce worry as you consider the powerful truths that God knows, loves, and cares for us. He is in control and gives us the wisdom, courage, and strength to live peace-filled days. Each day’s reading is drawn from the devotional, 5 Minutes with Jesus: Peace for Today by bestselling author Sheila Walsh.

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. 

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.

The world’s peace is different from God’s peace. Worldly peace is temporary and dependent upon circumstances. God’s peace offers a permanent solution, which is salvation through Jesus and His presence in our lives. In this Plan, we’ll dive into what God’s peace truly means and how we can experience it in our lives.

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.

New York Times best-selling author, Francis Chan, shows readers that the real problem is shallow or even non-existent love for each other. Do we truly understand the gospel? Do we believe in the miracle of the Holy Spirit in us? As believers, Christians are supposed to yield the fruit of supernatural love for one another. Instead, we allow jealousy and selfish ambition to prevail.

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.

Is it hard to trust God with your children? Do you endlessly worry about how every decision you make will impact your kids? Join us for this 5 day plan written by Audra Haney, where she tackles some of the most common struggles in Christian moms: fear, anxiety, legalism, mom guilt, and burnout. With Him, we can move from fear + worry to faith!

Throughout church history, this book has been controversial, mainly due to the debate over faith vs. works. However, a deep dig into this book will yield much treasure for living the Christian life. This week, let’s explore it together.

In the Old Testament, God describes himself as a jealous God. In other places in the Scriptures, human jealousy nearly always appears sinful. Can jealousy ever be a good thing for people to have? Can a husband or wife have good and right jealousy for their spouse?

During the early days of the Passion Movement, God connected our story to the confession found in Isaiah 26:8, specifically the last phrase, which says, "For your name and renown are the desire of our souls." The heart of Passion is God's glory, and God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. We pray that this scripture journey through Passion's five core statements and prayers will encourage a posture of gratitude for what He has done and increase expectancy for what He will do in the future.

Written by Jesus’ brother, the book of James is a practical guide to living a Christ-centered life. James encourages his readers to remain steadfast in a trial, tame the tongue, and humble themselves before the Lord. The practicality of the letter reminds us that true faith is seen in a life marked by faithful works.

Peace is an internal state that belongs to us as children of God and followers of His Son, Jesus. Nothing can take it away. The Scriptures tell us that Jesus Himself is our peace. In this devotional, Brooke McGlothlin invites you to discover the calm assurance of God’s peace no matter what trials may come your way.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Bruce Hindmarsh’s and Craig Borlase’s book Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song. This study will explore John Newton’s experiences with shame, forgiveness, self-deception, grace, and courage and how each of these were part of his story of redemption through Christ. As you learn from his experiences, may you also see your story in light of God’s grace and respond with courage and grace toward yourself and others.

We all want to be liked, accepted and included. It hurts when others reject us. But the enemy isn’t the person who leaves you out—Satan wants you to feel you don’t belong anywhere. How do we recognize and thwart Satan’s tactics to enjoy a deeper relationship with God and others? It starts with knowing that God made us to belong with him.