Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:21

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.

Whether you flare up at the drop of a hat or you reserve your anger for “big things,” the result can be devastating. No matter the degree of anger with which you struggle, God’s Word offers guidance on the most productive ways to deal with anger. Join us as we explore Scripture together to discover what it says about anger management.

In this seven-day devotional, Cora Jakes Coleman shows you how to become a ferocious warrior and fight the good fight of faith. Be the winner in every spiritual battle!

The Bible uses the word Christian to describe followers of Jesus a total of three times. But there’s another identifier that fills the pages of the New Testament—a word we’ve mistakenly reserved for the halo-wearing elite, losing something profound in the process. Saints. Wrapped in this ancient word is an invitation to discover who God created you to be and awaken to the life you were meant to know.

In Ephesians, a dominant theme is reconciliation. Paul presents his perspective of the restorative power of the gospel that rebuilds communion between God and man and reconciles man with each other. Today, division is prominent in our culture. Separation is visible in politics, economic status, entertainment, social position, and even race. Unfortunately, the Church is not exempt from these divides, but as believers, we cannot be unified and divided.

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This one of four plans for the 30 day challenge.

It's often easy for us to beat up on Jonah for his self-centered, foolish rebellion. But as we'll discover, there's a bit of Jonah in all of us. Overcome by self-centeredness and personal prejudices, we too sometimes resist God's call. Thankfully, when we act like Jonah, God acts like God—lovingly pursuing us with his unrelenting grace. It's a wild ride, but one you don't want to miss!

From the latest news headline to social media comments, there are plenty of opportunities to be offended each day. But what if we decided to respond differently? In this 7-day Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, No Offense, we’ll discover how to surrender the anger that’s been holding us back and keeping others hostage.

God gave us His Word, not just for us to know it, but to live it out. We must hear Scripture first in its proper context and setting to arrive at its meaning. Once we understand the original meaning, we can apply it to different situations in our life. We worship God by applying the principles He gives us in His Word, and He blesses us for it.

Every Nation has always placed a high premium on the power, truthfulness, and benefit of Scripture. God reveals himself to us through his Word, by which he transforms and empowers us. In 2022, we’re calling everyone to a renewed commitment to read, understand, believe, and obey God’s Word. Thus, our 2022 consecration devotional material will focus on metaphors that refer to the Word.