Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:4

The greatest call for Christian moms is to know God and help others know Him, too. The readings in this 8-day plan are selected from the NIV Mom's Devotional Bible, offering encouragement and a wise perspective as you seek to grow in the area of patience and godly character.

As the half brother of Jesus, James knew a side of our Lord that few others did. He ate with Him, slept with Him, played brotherly pranks. He worked alongside Jesus in the carpenter’s shop. He loved his brother. But as is the case in so many families, James was too close to his brother to recognize Him as special. I can only imagine the confusion and embarrassment James felt when his big brother told people He was the Messiah! I can only imagine the shame James carried when his big brother was executed like a common criminal. Then, after Jesus was dead and buried, James saw Him. His brother, whom he loved, stood right before his eyes! James lived out the remainder of his days building the church. We never hear James boasting about his relationship with Jesus. Instead, he refers to himself as Jesus’ servant. He calls his fellow Christians “brothers.” The book of James doesn’t tell us how to become a Christian. Instead, it is a practical how-to guide for Christian living. He tells us to persevere, to stand firm in our faith. He tells us to stop talking about our faith and start living it. He tells us to treat everyone equally and to stop playing favorites, to control our tongues, to seek God for all of life’s answers. James is a no-nonsense kind of guy. So pour yourself a cup of coffee and flavor it just right. Then, sit back and get ready to learn timeless lessons from James 1, the brother of our Lord.

Being a father who intentionally disciples his family is tough work. Not only do we need to learn how to run this race, we must simultaneously remove obstacles blocking our way. Biblical fatherhood is not for the faint of heart. This plan will help you identify the things standing in your way. Then it will show you how, with God’s help, you can remove these roadblocks on your journey to becoming an intentional father.

If you are in bondage to something and it seems that you can’t overcome it, then this plan was designed with you in mind. Michael Williams Jr. was in bondage to drugs for 22 years, then one day he totally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit then led him to make some “Minor Adjustments,” which he recorded with the hope that it’ll help you in your deliverance.

Join blended families like yours who share their experiences, fears, hopes, and the details that are making life work each day. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan with your spouse, your family, or your blended family group and watch God do what only He can do.

We would love a stress-free life, but that’s not what happens in this sin-sick world. We all experience trouble and trials, and if we serve Jesus with our whole hearts, we will suffer persecution. So, what about all these troubles that plague us? Jesus told us we would face trouble, so is joy possible in the middle of trouble, and could these troubles be something for which we thank God?

You receive new life when you decide to say ‘yes’ to Jesus. This marks the beginning of a relationship with God and becoming a part of His family, the church. To help you along your new journey, we created this short introduction to begin you on your walk with Jesus.

Time to grow up. James wants us to mature in our walk with God, and he writes a letter chock full of down-to-earth wisdom to help us get there. Join Kris Langham for daily audio guides through the Bible’s most practical book. Joy in trials; quick to listen & slow to speak; humble wisdom; living faith is active. Plus perseverance in the last days in Jude’s epistle!

Out of the Mire follows the life of Joseph - a betrayed slave who waited patiently on God to save him. Covering topics of arrogance, dissatisfaction, guilt, and fear, discover how God shines His light in Joseph's life in unexpected ways. In the middle of your trials, this eight-day study will encourage you to persevere and trust God at your lowest point.

In this series, Garret Barbush and Jason Seville take a deep dive into what God's Word says about the habits of a spiritually mature disciple of Jesus Christ. Join Garret and Jason as they discuss disciplines that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, can deepen your faith and transform your life!