Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:17

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. 

Do your thoughts ever crash between madness and logic? Are you banging back and forth between silliness and wisdom? I pray these guided biblical meditations will help you learn to listen to the understanding of God as the Holy Spirit transforms your mind to become that of Christ’s. Aligning your thoughts with His so you when tested, you will have no excuse to know what to do.

Spiritual tips from a pastor turned business manager.

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!

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!

Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with "Letter to the American Church," a 3-day devotional that challenges you to confront your faith and values head-on. Grounded in the theologies of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the "Spiral of Silence," this devotional examines the pitfalls of religious complacency. Through potent questions and moving prayers, it invites you to transition from being a silent observer to a vocal defender of the faith.

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.

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

Have you ever led someone to Christ? If not, why not? Maybe you think that God can never use you in this way, that you’re just not gifted in that regard, and it is only for a privileged few to lead others to Christ. But if this were the case, why was the Great Commission given to every Christian? Every believer is called to “go and make disciples of all the nations...” (Matthew 28:19). That means we are all called to evangelism.

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.

Americans have always turned to the Bible for wisdom to live together. We argue over how to read and use it, but the Bible has helped shape our values and institutions. On this plan you will read the Bible as a freedom text alongside five voices from our past, focused on the value of Liberty. Discover fresh takes on the Bible, and inspiration for facing today’s challenges.

We know a thriving prayer life is important, but here we find ourselves again, struggling with what we’re told should be a basic conversation. We’ve turned off the phone and hopped out of bed . . . but the internal noise can still interrupt even the best intentions. In this five-day devotional, examine what might be holding you back from being a confident and consistent prayer warrior.

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.  

A short five-day plan reflecting on our workplace attitudes and integrity as Christians. If you enjoy this devotional, you can find more like it in: The Christ Worker: Devotions for Career and Workplace. (Available on Amazon; all royalties are donated to charity).

Through a lens of sports and biblical truth, this five-day reading plan unpacks the importance of speaking God's truth in love to others...and humbly listening when they point out concerns they see in our lives.

Are you dating with intention? Perhaps you are but don’t realize it or want to start. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing what it means to date with intention, why it’s important, and how you can do it successfully to find a Godly spouse.

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.