Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:12

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. 

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!

When you judge someone, you are separating yourself from them. You’re putting a dividing line between you and the person you are judging. You are categorizing that person because they don’t meet “your standard” of how someone should act, dress, talk, etc. But who made you the Judge? Click "Start Plan" and learn to see others how God sees them!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

God is with you and He is for you! Let these video devotionals from Our Daily Bread remind you of the peace and promises of our God.

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.

Drawing from over twenty years of research and clinical practice, Dr. Alison guides you through a groundbreaking 3-step process that has helped tens of thousands of people find emotional freedom and surprisingly simple breakthroughs.

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.

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.

In this plan Dr. Kim Kimberling and Pastor Craig Groeschel talk about taking steps to be the man of God you were created to become. Each day will focus on one topic with a short video, Bible references, a devotional, and questions to help you grow to be a man of God.

A Journey through the book of James that will teach you to unleash a genuine faith by trading dull complacency for wild confidence.

Anointing in scripture is a powerful symbol of the work of the Holy Spirit. There are five things you must have in your life for the anointing of the Lord to be present. Each is critical to take your walk with God to the next level. In this plan, you'll discover what these ingredients are and how to develop them in your life.

Stephen Foster presents this six-day plan on how Jesus’ teachings unlock some of life’s major challenges. Each day equips you with Biblical application relating to different challenges like worry, failure, anger, loving enemies, judging others, and facing temptation. Be encouraged to approach these struggles with confidence in the love, power, and wisdom of Jesus, who is worthy of our worship even amidst the very real difficulties of life.

Parents, learn how to incorporate symbols, ceremonies, and rites of passage into the faith of your children. Taken from Jim Burns book "Pass It On" as well as God's blueprint in Deuteronomy.

James focuses on our attitudes, behaviours and speech as Christians. In 7 days the book of James will challenge you to think, speak, and live more like Christ, as we explore core contemporary topics such as; wisdom, the use of slang, faith, prayer, the function of trials, sin and so much more. Bible challenges go beyond reading as we share our thoughts via #JamesChallenge.

Do you have conflict, tension, and broken relationships? Let "Conflict, Tension, and Running To God" help you. In seven days author, trainer, and pastor P. Brian Noble will take you on a journey into God's presence. Once we have encountered God's presence we will be better equipped to love God's people and to love our enemy. Our relationships are the #1 Gospel proclamation to a world that is watching. 

The Epistle of James is an intensely practical book for readers of every age. James' original audience had professed faith in Christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs. To address this disparity, James dealt with real-world issues that still speak to us today. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of James and explores the wisdom and practical instruction in James that remain relevant for modern readers.