Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 5:20

In this three-part plan, Dr. Kim uses examples from the life of the prophet Elijah to describe how God worked through him to accomplish His purposes. Yet, in reality this amazing prophet Elijah was a man just like you. God had a plan for Elijah and He has a plan for you. This plan will help you connect with God in ways that you probably never have before.

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. 

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.

In this 5-day devotional, Lauren Casper shares the key to loving our neighbors well in today’s world marked by fear and division: embracing the power of empathy. This plan will empower readers to discover the surprising and beautiful places empathy might lead us.

God created us to be loved--by Him. This reading plan explores what that means and then what that looks like when we also extend that love to others.

Did you know that friends can be dangerous for you? The Bible tells us to be careful with the companionships we allow in our lives. This devotional teaches believers how to recognize dangerous friends, how to remain friends with unbelievers, and how to build wise and godly friendships. This teaching will also tell married Christian couples what friendships can help them maintain a good marriage.

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. Your own bad habits may or may not be as dramatic as those on television, but rest assured—everyone struggles with one or more. In this five-day reading plan, Pastor Skip shares that God has given us power over bad habits.

We’re Dino and Ashley Petrone, and we have a passion for healthy, God-centered marriages. We pray that by sharing our own experiences of confronting our failures, seeking after the future, and being intentional, we can encourage others by suggesting ways to move forward with a God-centered marriage.

Gallup poll researchers recently asked Americans, “Do you believe in God?” and 87% of the people in our country said yes. But, after settling that big question, the devil is in the details. To be fair, we all have our issues when it comes to faith. We would love for you to join us as we explore some of the most common doubts about Christianity.

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.

The Bible has a lot to say about honesty. Most of us know we shouldn’t lie or steal, but His instruction goes much deeper. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on Christ-like honesty, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

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.

We men like to go-it-alone. Don't ask for help, right? But here's the thing: we weren't made to do life alone. Stepping into relationship with other men not only strengthens your spirit but it can be a lifeline to the other men involved. When we show up for community, God shows up too, often in mind-blowing ways. See what he's up to in this 6 day plan.

Change isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. Starting a few small habits can change how you see yourself today and transform you into the person you want to be tomorrow. This Life.Church Bible Plan moves through Scripture with a simple acronym for making good daily habits that actually stick.

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

Taken from his New York Times bestselling book "Multiply," join Francis Chan as he equips Christians to make new disciples… just like Jesus told us to.

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.

No joy compares with realizing that we are truly known and still truly loved. Yet many of us hide our real selves from our spouse because we fear being rejected in such an intimate relationship. In this week’s devotional, Ryan and Selena Frederick inspire and equip us to be transparent in our marriages so we can discover the richness of reflecting God’s unconditional love to one another.

This 7-day devotional is for anyone who has struggled with wayward family members. Do you walk a tightrope between living your life faithfully and coping with difficult family members in a way that is pleasing to God? Every family has a struggle or two with hurt and dysfunction. May this plan help to guide you as you strive to relate to misguided family members.

Are you someone who feels strongly about crimes against innocent people? How do you feel when a perpetrator gets away with it? Is there a place for mercy in the context of justice? I hope that this Plan will give you a new understanding of showing godly mercy in the fallen world around us.

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.

Take a journey of learning to cultivate kindness through truth from God's Word and encouraging wisdom from Dr. Tony Evans. This 7-day plan navigates topics of kindness, love, and learning to show compassion to others through daily Scripture and devotional wisdom. Let's cultivate kindness together!

The Book of Proverbs is overflowing with practical wisdom for our vocations. In this reading plan, we’ll explore seven entries from Proverbs that are particularly relevant to the work we all do today!