Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:1
A Heart Full Of Thanksgiving
3 Days
Thanksgiving is a way of life that Christ commands of his followers. This study will explore thanksgiving as the mode through which Christ defeats sin and preserves good through us.
The Wisdom of Humility
3 Days
Are you humble? Do you struggle with humility? Why is humility important? These are the questions this series tries to answer.
This Seems Impossible
3 Days
Have you ever faced something in your life that seemed impossible to navigate? - hearing unexpected news, receiving a late-night phone call, encountering the unforeseen. Then you become frozen. Your new reality seems impossible to face. These guided audio meditations will help you find hope when feeling hopeless. They will help you find courage when facing the impossible.
Delight In The Lord
3 Days
Share this powerful devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming message. Choose to delight in the Lord. Surrender your heart to Christ. Let Christ align your ways with His Heart. Let your desires reflect the Character of His Heart. Let Christ lead your footsteps. Let Christ lead and develop your character. Choose to surrender to Christ. Choose to delight in His Word.
TheLionWithin.Us: Discerning Between Wants and Needs
3 Days
How do you tell the difference between a want and a need? This is a skill that many struggle with and quite frankly the evil one likes to keep us in a state of confusion here. Scripture helps us understand the vital importance of trusting in God to provide our needs and why surrendering wants can set us free.
The Obsession With Me, Myself & I
3 Days
When we lack meaningful relationships with others, we tend to rely on our inner thoughts for assurance and affirmation. While this inner voice can sometimes be helpful, if we have no other voice of reason to rely on, it can drive us to make poor decisions. This 3-day plan reminds us to focus on Christ to avoid becoming overly fixated with ourselves.
Dealing With Conflict
4 Days
Everyone experiences conflict from time to time whether it be with friends, family or at work. Come along in this Abide guide as we explore God's plan for dealing with conflict.
James 4 - Submit Yourself to God
4 Days
Have you been occupied by the pursuit of wealth at the expense of your relationships? James teaches us that the pursuit of wealth at the cost of relationships is spiritual adultery and idolatry. Through the next four days, we will learn how to repent of our failings, submit to God, and allow Him to lift us up.
Dads, Your Words Are Powerful
4 Days
Dads have an incredible influence on their kids. Your words are powerful in the life of your child. In this 4-Day Bible Plan, Evangelist Matt Brown shares one of the most important biblical keys for dads.
Living at Peace With Each Other
4 Days
Conflict has become the norm for many of us. Social media is full of fights about everything, and that conflict has spread into so many relationships. Although the early church was filled with faithful believers, it seems like conflict was a constant challenge for them too. In this four-day series, writer Jen Petersen looks to Hebrews and James for lessons on overcoming conflict and why that matters.
Enemies Of The Heart
5 Days
Just as a physically unhealthy heart can destroy your body, an emotionally and spiritually unhealthy heart can destroy you and your relationships. For the next five days, let Andy Stanley help you look within yourself for four common enemies of the heart — guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy — and teach you how to remove them.
What To Do When Envy Steals Your Joy
5 Days
Do you know that feeling? That heart sting when someone else receives the very thing you desire—when your best friend gets engaged, your sister gets pregnant, or your coworker gets the promotion. You tell yourself you’re happy for her, but you feel a hint of something else. That something is envy. Read what scripture has to say about envy, God’s glory, and joy found on the other side.
Wisdom for Busy Professionals
5 Days
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.
5 Days – An Introduction To Reading The Bible
5 days
The Bible is the most powerful book that has ever been written. Studying it illuminates our minds, feeds our souls, changes our lives, and most importantly, helps us get to know God. Adapted from the devotional, 30 Days by Nicky Gumbel, this 5-day plan is designed to help those who want to start reading the Bible by giving them a practical introduction to passages from the Old and New Testaments.
Understanding The Book Of James
5 Days
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!
James Through African Eyes
5 Days
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 Unison
5 Days
You can’t do marriage without Jesus, but when you keep Him in the middle, you can build a love that lasts. Jeremy and Adie Camp share the lessons they’ve learned spending their life together.
Surfing Through James
5 Days
In surfing, as in life, all kinds of challenges can come your way – from pecking-order battles in the line-up to getting caught in the impact zone. Join Christian Surfers Founder, Brett Davis, to unpack practical wisdom from the Book of James for surf and for life! See how you can rise to life’s challenges, refine your character, and draw closer to the One who made it all – Jesus.
The Instinct of Sarcasm: The Story of Cain
5 Days
The Bible doesn't shy away from the reality of masculine instincts nor all of the ways those instincts can lead to destruction. Examining the lives of five men of the Bible, The 5 Masculine Instincts shows that these men aren't masculine role models or heroes but are men who wrestled with their own desires and, by faith, matured them into something better.
True Faith: A Study in James
5 Days
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.
Patient Parenting: Overcoming Anger in Your Home
5 Days
Not again! You lost it, are furious, and feel like a total failure. You yelled, slammed the door, or hit the table. Then the shame and guilt set in. "These are my precious children. What am I thinking? What can I do?" There is hope! In this 5-day study, you will learn how to become a more patient parent as you overcome your anger.
Slay the Sexy Dragon
5 Days
Do you feel like you're in a never-ending battle with temptation? Or maybe you've grown weary of dating in an over-sexualized culture? There’s a perverse, lustful, and seductive spirit that seeks to devour you. It’s the dragon in the red dress bombarding us daily through social media, porn, advertisements, and cultural 'norms.'
Abide: Engaging the Book of James
5 Days
James offers practical advice on Christian living and in this unique, 5-day study you will be invited to apply proven Scripture engagement methods to better understand what James is saying and how to apply it to your life. Each day provides insights from a different chapter in James. Excerpts are from The Abide Bible, which provides various Scripture engagement tools--including Praying Scripture, Journaling, Contemplating, Picture It, and Engage Through Art--to help you meet God in God's Word so He can transform your life.
Ambition & Your Work
6 Days
Discover practical wisdom from the Bible about ambition at work--the good and the bad.
Practical Instructions For Your Daily Life Journey
6 Days
The book of James is perhaps the earliest book written in the New Testament era and is categorized as the ‘Proverbs of the New Testament’ due to its practical messages. Here are six practical instructions from the book of James that will help you as you move forward in your daily life journey.