Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:27

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Kathie Lee Gifford’s book It’s Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life. This study will inspire you to pursue what really matters in life. God placed His dreams in your heart for a reason, so you might just discover that the best is yet to come. http://www.kathieleegifford.com/itsnevertoolate/

As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it’s important to reflect on the messages, guidance, and godly wisdom he left behind. Dr. King relentlessly pursued his dream of standing for racial equality, love, and justice for all. With this 5-Day plan, be empowered to remember his legacy and live out biblical truth as Christian coaches and athletes.

We've each been there. For some, it's a daily destination, while for others it is a faraway land that seems completely out of reach in this season. No matter who you are, the place of "Surrender" is within reach. It's where you will find your victory, your purpose, and yourself. Journey with Pastor Shauna D. Harrison on a 5-day journey deeper into the heart of the Father.

There are mountains and valleys in the Christian life, and then there are times when you're on a spiritual plateau. In this five-day plan, learn how to keep moving forward during that spiritual plateau.

What does worship mean to you? To so many, worship means the time in a church service where we sing songs to praise God. However, worship is so much more than that. This plan aims to explore what worship really means and how we can live a life defined by daily worship to God.

In this devotional, I will share why I chose social media as a form of fasting and four ways God revealed that it had become a distraction. As fasting from food serves to cleanse the body of its impurities, a fast from social media will help you return to the Lord, change your habits, and redirect your impulses to healthier choices.

Hopefully, you’re called to surf. Certainly, you’re called to serve! And you might be surprised to know that growing in one can help you master the other. Join Christian Surfers’ leader Joseph McCroskey as he helps you look for biblical truths that can shape the way you think, live, surf, and serve.

A 5-day plan to recapture your purpose and rediscover your joy.

During suffering, it can be difficult to remember who God says we are and what He is doing. Tori Hope Petersen shares her story of living in an abusive home and spending years in the foster care system. She shares in a way that encourages you to see God through it all! In this devotion, remember who God is and what He can do through the most unlikely of people.

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.

James. Half-brother of Jesus and leader in the early church. Over the next 5 days, we will make our way through the book of James and draw out the wisdom scattered through each chapter. Each day as we unlock a new chapter, we will explore how James’ wisdom can help us in our lives as followers of Jesus.

Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

This 5-Day plan is taken from my book "James Scripture Journey: A 40-Day Bible Study on the Book of James." James, the half-brother of Jesus, pulls no punches. He wants you to have a faith that grows, a faith that is grounded, and a faith lived out. NOTE: This plan is like looking at "scenes" from the "movie" that is James. To get the most out of this plan, I recommend reading or listening to the whole book (about 15 minutes) so you can get a better grasp on the whole movie as you study the scenes!

This plan offers a 5-day journey through the book of James, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

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 6-day devotional, you'll discover God's heart for orphan-care through the Scriptures and stories of men and women who have devoted themselves to the pure religion of caring for widows and orphans.

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

The book of James nudges us to “put your money where your mouth is” when it comes to Christianity. If we truly believe God, then that faith will produce godly actions. James offers real-life examples of what faith looks like. Favorite teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee walks us through the practical, wise instructions found in the wisdom book of the New Testament.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

Too often, there’s a gap between what we believe and how we live. In this six-day reading plan, Badi Badibanga walks us through the book of James, challenging us to close that gap. We’re called to awaken an authentic, transformative faith the world can’t deny because it doesn’t just live in our heads – it shows up in our hands, visible for all to see.

The average person spends 7.4 hours a day staring at screens. We love the incredible benefits of technology, but many of us suspect there are negative consequences of using it. If you feel your digital dependency is becoming unmanageable, this 7 day devotional will help you reclaim a Christ-centered life. Based on the book #Struggles; Following Jesus in a Selfie-Centered World by bestselling author and pastor of Life.Church, Craig Groeschel

Why do women rarely pause to dream big dreams, think big thoughts, or expect great things from God? This is a passionate call to follow God with great expectation for the impact, the challenge, and the blessing that comes from dreaming big and believing that God keeps his promises. Taken from Gwen Smith's new book I Want It All.

The decision to adopt is one that requires prayerful consideration. This 7 day plan will help individuals or families gain an intimate picture of possible circumstances they may encounter during an adoption process and ways to use Scripture to help gain peace and perspective during the journey.

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

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.