Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:16

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. 

Are you ready to see your God-given dream of writing and publishing a book become a reality? Your story matters to God and will impact and encourage others as you take this courageous step of faith. Write words that will outlive you as you publish books that fulfill your calling. Go from procrastination to publication!

Join author and husband and wife team, Jared and Becky Wilson as they imagine some of the advice they'd give their 20 something selves. Follow along so you can avoid some of the pitfalls and pains so many people experience!

Pride goes before the fall. We’ve all heard this saying before. Whether you’ve fallen already, you recognize that you’re about to fall, or you want to make sure that you don’t fall as a result of the sin that is called pride; this short 3-day plan is for you! So what’re you waiting for? Start this short plan, today!

In a world full of busyness - it has become harder and harder to slow down. Yet, wasn't slowness the pace of Jesus himself? He never hurried to get from place to place and always took time for rest in the secret place with His Father. Over 3 days, we are learning how we can walk at the pace of Jesus - inspired by the SEU Worship song, "Slower I Go".

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.

We Christians ought to be set apart in how we make plans for our work and lives. This devotional examines 4 biblical principles to help us approach planning in a God-honoring way. Whether you’re setting goals for your business for the next year or simply trying to plan out the week ahead, my hope is that this devotional will help you plan in a way that brings God 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

Life seems to be at its best when a sudden change results in undesirable situations or we are faced with terminal sickness out of the blue or we face a major roadblock in life which upsets our plans. What does the Bible say about facing these situations in life?

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.

Based on the book by the same name, Jaci's life-transforming insights will guide readers in not only overcoming challenges, wrong turns, and often painful circumstances, but also in growing from those experiences and becoming equipped and empowered to help others.

The Bible has wisdom for all parts of our lives - especially our work. This series of short meditations will build on the teachings of the Bible to help you better understand the development and deployment of strategic plans in your business leadership role.

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.

No one enjoys the stress of an unbalanced financial life. It can leave you at odds with your spouse and sideways in your relationship with God. Thankfully the Bible includes a lot of financial wisdom. These reading plans will point you to a balanced and peaceful financial life grounded in biblical principles. Learning how to work, plan, spend, and give will help you find financial balance, God’s way.  

Each day, I ask myself, “Why is everyone in such a hurry?” People are so stressed and in a rush that it is obvious our society has forgotten about the truly important things. This devotional is designed to help us refocus and invite Christ back into the center of our lives. When we focus on Him, everything else becomes secondary and a lot less stressful.

Through a lens of sports and Biblical truth, this 5-day reading plan unpacks how slowing down, being present, and spending time with God enables us to have peace and gratitude in our lives.

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.

For caregivers seeking hope, this 5-day plan, created by Shelly Calcagno, author of "The Longest Goodbye: A Family’s Hope-Filled Journey Through Alzheimer’s," offers guidance and encouragement. Drawing from her family's decade-long experience walking a long journey of loss, Shelly aims to inspire readers to find moments of joy and discover hidden gifts, even during their most challenging circumstances.

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.

Traditional time management can cause stress when the goal is to get life "under control" by our own strength and self-discipline. But the Bible tells us we receive peace and rest when we trust God with our time. In this 6-day plan, you will learn how a God-centered approach to time management leads to receiving all the good He has for you, including His joy and peace.

The Bible is chock full of promises for prosperity and success. Some verses are so famous that we all know them, but do you actually know God’s specific promise for YOUR success? Join us as we go through the Bible to find out the details of God’s plan for you, and how you might achieve that success starting today.

The Bible is full of promises for prosperity and success. Some verses are so famous that we all know them, but do you know God’s specific promise for YOUR success? Join us as we go through the Bible to find out the details of God’s plan for you and how you might achieve that success starting today.