Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:2

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. 

Are you humble? Do you struggle with humility? Why is humility important? These are the questions this series tries to answer.

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. 

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.

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this life-transforming message. Now is not the time to limit what God. In fact, there is never a time or season when you should limit God, for our God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think. Our Lord is able to exceed your highest expectations as you read this heart-transforming message.

When we look to any created thing as our satisfaction rather than the Creator, we will never have enough. That house, that promotion, that new gadget—it all just keeps us wanting more. These scriptures will point you back to the One who can satisfy your soul forever.

Join in as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message—When You Pray. Prayer is simple. Prayer is our communication language with God. Communing with our Heavenly Father does not have to be complex. God desires to commune with you, and He wants to connect with you. Let God lead your heart as you read this powerful message and consider sharing this devotional with others.

Contentment is a concept that can be difficult to practice in our fast-paced, consumer-driven society, but it's an important virtue to cultivate for a truly fulfilling life. In this plan we will explore what the Bible says about contentment while providing prayer starters for you to use as well.

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.

We’ve all fallen victim to temptation's luring power, but being tempted should not be a reason to lose hope in obtaining victory over sin. Encountering temptations is inevitable, but the good news is the Lord is faithful. This plan explores the root causes of temptation to help us submit to God, resist the devil, and overcome habitual sin.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers through Mark 11 and unpacks uncommon wisdom principles hidden within Jesus’ encounter with the fig tree. Don’t let fear stunt your growth. Don’t let pride and unbelief will derail your development. What are you holding on to? Choose to pluck up fear and plant faith in every area of your life. Let God’s Word soften your heart as you read this timely message.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

When the devil knocks, you don’t always hear it. Right? He’d rather sneak in an open door. He’s the deceiver, destroyer, and accuser who will do anything to cover up God’s love and truth. He didn’t want this Life.Church Bible Plan written, and He definitely doesn’t want you or your LifeGroup to read it. But that’s another battle God's about to win.

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. 

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.

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.

What's the "why" of your anger? Is it about God’s purposes or your preferences? Get to the root of your anger and choose forgiveness each day.

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.

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.

I truly believe that Jesus can make a difference in our families. Home should be one of the sweetest words you will ever hear. “When the home is ruled according to God’s word, angels might be asked to stay with us, and they would not find themselves out of their element” (Charles Spurgeon). God loves FAMILY and wants us to live life as a family that glorifies Him.