Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:5

Biblical encouragement to keep trusting the Gardener’s work in our hearts.

It's never too late to imagine more, chase your dreams, and have an impact on the world through using your unique gifts and talents, and this 5-day plan will show readers how to exchange their ordinary for God's extraordinary.

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.

Trials are inevitable in life, but what does God offer His children during suffering and trials? Did Jesus leave us on our own to face the hardships of life? Join us as James, Jesus’ brother, shares his wisdom with us.

Trust is not a Christian idea. It’s a human one. We all put our trust into something. The question isn’t: will I trust? The question is: who will I put my trust in? Scripture makes a good case that God is the most trustworthy person you will ever encounter. Join us as we look at five different aspects of God’s character to see what makes Him so trustworthy.

Has your joy disappeared like water from a dry well? Your bucket scrapes the bottom but all you bring up is dust. Joy is a gift from God. It’s not something you can earn or manufacture, and you don’t have to fake happiness to be a “good” Christian. Discover the joy of receiving joy, even as you hope for the fullness of joy to come.

Discover your God-given family direction and learn how to navigate life with purpose. This five-day plan explores how to answer the question, "Where am I going?" as you uncover your family's divine roadmap. Through biblical wisdom, you'll gain insights to align your family's path with God's will, charting a Christ-centered course that leads to a strong, united vision for the future.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the seventh in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

God’s promises are for every situation. They reflect his character and confirm his purpose for your life. For the next 5 days, gain insight and perspective on God’s never-ending love and mercy through these prayers and declarations. God’s Word is living and active. Grab hold of God’s promises, declare them over your life, and discover his unlimited grace and wisdom.

James offers practical advice on Christian living and in this unique, 5-day study you will be invited to apply proven Scripture engagement methods to better understand what James is saying and how to apply it to your life. Each day provides insights from a different chapter in James. Excerpts are from The Abide Bible, which provides various Scripture engagement tools--including Praying Scripture, Journaling, Contemplating, Picture It, and Engage Through Art--to help you meet God in God's Word so He can transform your life.