Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:3

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.

Have you ever felt stuck, timid, or even a little wimpy when it comes to trusting God when life gets difficult? Well, that’s natural, my friend. But it’s not for you. Instead, God beckons us to live courageously for Him, filled with His joy. We need bravery to possess immovable faith for experiencing joy in badness. The how and what it looks like are what this plan is all about.

Don’t waste the trials in your life. Soften your heart and pull close to Him knowing that greater intimacy is available and that He is fighting for you.

It is one of the toughest commandments we encounter in Scripture -- Jesus’ exhortation in Luke 6:27 to “Love your enemies.” In this five-part devotional, we’ll examine the ways Jesus wants and equips us to achieve that seemingly impossible task.

Suffering can seem like a journey with no end in sight. But like everything, God walks with us through it. This five-day devotional provides ideas for how to trust God no matter the outcome. We know that suffering is not the end of the road. Others will sometimes come alongside us, but Jesus will fill in the gaps when they are not there. Joy can be ours today!

John Wesley, an English cleric and theologian who founded the Methodist Church in the early 1700s, once wrote “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”

Faith is the trade secret of the Kingdom and its currency while 'massive' is defined as exceptionally large. When coupled mutually, massive faith suggests exercising the trade secret and currency like never before. It's like trying to love again after heartbreak, learning a new skill after losing a job, or starting the business without capital (powered by purpose and drive).

This five-day reading plan explores the book of James through Heather Hair's adapted commentary originally written by Christian Classic author Matthew Henry. Audio readings of each chapter are also provided by Heather Hair. Unpack the truths in this powerful book!

As leaders, we’re guaranteed to experience pain. Change brings growth, and with this comes discomfort. When we have the Biblical perspective of pain, we can utilize it in a God-honoring way. This reading plan will walk you through the connection between leadership and pain, encourage you to shift your perspective on discomfort, and encourage you to surround yourself with others who can encourage you, no matter what you’re going through.

God speaks through all kinds of channels. He’s probably speaking to you right now, but you don’t even recognize it’s Him! Every one of us buys into some sort of myth about God’s voice and how to hear it. That’s why each of these devotionals deals with one myth about hearing God. They will help us change how we listen…and then really begin to hear God.