Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 3:8

The role of teacher in the Christian community is a serious one.

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.

The tongue, while small, is powerful in its impact. We all struggle to say the right thing at the right time. Over the next three days, we will engage with God's Word and focus on the importance of using our words wisely. We will reflect on how wise words stimulate healing, while harsh words stir up anger and pain. Finally, we will contemplate Biblical best practices for taming the tongue.

This plan will help us to have a spiritual discipline in order to have a strong godly life

When you hear yourself speaking, what do you hear? Strengthen yourself based on your identity in Jesus Christ with this 4-day reading plan.

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

As a follower of Jesus, we are called to be His witnesses to a lost and dying world. This reading plan will wrestle with the Biblical narrative around learning to tame our tongues. We will explore Jesus' example about who should be the source of our words, how surrender guides us into learning to listen to our neighbor, and what it looks like to glorify God with our words.

“Where the head goes, the body follows.” No, this is not just a saying that describes getting pulled around by a grandma who’s holding your ear – Our thoughts drive our choices! In this plan, we will explore the power of our minds and how we can invite God to guide our thinking.

How do you still love the church when one is betrayed, hurt or even abused by someone in the church? This plan seeks to hold this pain and tension with biblical wisdom for healing and freedom whilst knowing that the gates of hell will not prevail against it.

This five-day plan will help you listen to His words of wisdom to bring clarity to your soul and comfort to restore your heart.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her 7 children and lived to tell about it. Part 3 in this series of 12.

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. 

Someone once said, " The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words."  How true. If even James, the half brother of Jesus, affirmed this truth in his letter some 2000 years ago to Jewish believers dispersed in the face of difficulties, it's time we recognize the power of the tongue.

Gossip can destroy a workplace and many lives. In order to tame gossip in the workplace it begins with us. This plan will give you a biblical insight into steps you can take to tame your tongue and guard your workplace against the perils of gossip.

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.

This five-day reading plan explores the book of James through Heather Hair's adapted commentary originally written by Christian Classic author Matthew Henry. Audio readings of each chapter are also provided by Heather Hair. Unpack the truths in this powerful book!

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.

In the world today, our attention is being fought for from every direction by people or anything that seems popular. Whether you grew up in the church or not, most of us have heard of spiritual warfare but are not entirely sure what exactly it is. This plan will give you an understanding of the war taking place and the tools needed to combat it.

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.

We love to watch movies where the hero triumphs against all odds, yet our lives rarely feel as heroic. This 5-day plan aims at growing your relationship with Jesus first, to help you embrace the high call of husbandry in your marriage.

We’re Dino and Ashley Petrone, and we have a passion for healthy, God-centered marriages. We pray that by sharing our own experiences of confronting our failures, seeking after the future, and being intentional, we can encourage others by suggesting ways to move forward with a God-centered marriage.

Our Creator loves all of His creatures, great and small. Humanity is the height of God’s creation on the earth, and we, therefore, share a special relationship with Him. Yet all kinds of birds and beasts make an appearance throughout the pages of Scripture. Each animal mentioned in the Bible shows you and me more about the Lord’s majestic creativity, as well as highlighting His compassion toward every living thing.

How should Christians respond and behave in a digital world? What should our responsibility be as we navigate this digital world? In this plan, Jason Thacker shows simple wisdom for following Jesus in your digital life.

Scripture tells us that our words are powerful. In the busyness of life, it’s easy to forget to use our words purposefully to build up and encourage the people around us. Speaking life can bring more joy and peace to your life and your relationships. In this 5 day plan by Lindsay Few, we will look at simple ways to use the power of your words for good.