Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:3

Monsters aren't real. As reasonable adults, we know this. Your monster is the metaphor for what prevents you from becoming what you are created to be. Pastor Luke Norsworthy wants you to face your monsters, get to know them, and discover how they are inviting you into a deeper understanding of yourself and a more intimate connection with God.

We’re living in an unprecedented time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where do we find hope and “good news” in the middle of a continual stream of bad news? For followers of Jesus, there is always Good News. In this 7-day Plan, we’ll dive into some promises we find in our good God and the faith we’ll need to stand on them.

In a global season of loss, fear, and uncertainty with COVID-19, God is inviting us into a deeper trust in him. Use this season of social distancing and quarantines as an opportunity to draw closer to the heart of God. You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. God is ever-present, even in the midst of all your struggles and doubts.

The book of James is about how to win at life. We win by walking in faith (rather than in our own strength) and through the wisdom of God (rather than of this world). The key to winning is overcoming the trials of life. This Yellow Balloons Series unpacks the message of the first chapter of James through seven devotionals that will allow you to discover the recipe for victory!

As we’re spending lots and lots (and lots) of time with our kids in this season, we have the opportunity to model the priority of prayer in our lives and show them how we go to God no matter what life throws at us.

Whatever your personality or circumstance, God has a word of encouragement for you: You can still know joy. Speaking from her own journey of pain and hope, Kay Warren reminds us that joy is not a nice add-on to your life; it is God’s purpose for your life. And it’s something that’s within your control. Happiness will never be enough. You were meant for more. You were meant for joy.

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting. No one enjoys waiting. You may have heard it said, “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey." But what happens when the journey has you stalled?

YOU are brilliant- uniquely formed and divinely woven together with the ability to light up this world through goodness and kindness, bravery and resilience. Your shimmer is multi-faceted and potential uncontainable. Created with purpose, you were destined to shine. Over the next seven days, explore who God created you to be and awaken to a life defined by radical love, bold faith, and unstoppable hope.

Often when we’re in the thick of a mess, it’s hard to see past our disappointments, anxieties and fears. But what if God is using these seasons of uncertainty to bring about good change and new fruit in our lives? Join Kate Crocco in this seven-day devotional to begin unpacking how God is taking you through this season to bring you onto the path He has planned for you.

Each one of us has been created for a unique purpose. But sometimes discovering our purpose can feel elusive, and we can grow doubtful that how we live really matters. We invite you to join us on a journey of discovering what Scripture has to say about God’s purpose for your life through this 7-day reading plan.