Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:6

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.

Do you feel stuck in life by your painful circumstances? Do you feel stuck in a rut? Are situations beyond your control keeping you from moving forward in your life and God-given purpose? Are you ready to break free but don't know where to begin? Getting unstuck is never easy, but staying stuck means you risk laying aside your hopes and dreams, possibly forever. Join us as we learn to boldly pivot and step onto the path of courageous change.

Dearest Mama, Learn to lean in closely and partner with Jesus in your parenting. He is gentle and kind. As we yield our own strategies in exchange for His breakthrough ideas, we don’t have to waffle around in confusion anymore. If we patiently ask the Holy Spirit to "teach us," our time will not be wasted: the unusual ways of Jesus will bring us rest, joy, and blessings!

We were all called to live on mission. When God calls us to something, there tends to be an internal process that we all go through – discovery, response, acceptance, trust, safety, discomfort, and confidence. Together, we'll walk through each step of the process and explore how God can use our "ordinary, mundane" lives for purpose that extends past ourselves...

In the book of James, we're told that the testing of our faith will result in perseverance, bringing us to a point where we "lack nothing." But how can we really treat our trials with a spirit of "pure joy"? In this 7-day plan, readers will embark on a journey encouraging them to witness the profound transformation that unfolds when we embrace Christ's power amidst our hardship.

Naming our purpose is one of the most powerful things we can do. God is a Creator with wisdom, strategy, and precision. Those tugs on your heart that say you were meant to see and do more are a clue to how He designed you. Naming helps us understand the specific value of what we have been given. It gives us something to visualize. It gives us something to practice!

We may not always see or feel it, but God is always with us... even when we're going through hard things. In this plan, Finding Hope Coordinator Amy LaRue writes from the heart about her own family's struggle with addiction and how God's joy broke through in their darkest times.

James, the half-brother of Jesus, wasn’t one of Jesus’s twelve disciples. But as the Church grew after Jesus’s death and resurrection, he became one of the pillars of the Church. There's a lot we can learn from James about living out our faith in this Bible Reading Plan!

What is enduring faith? It's characterized by a deep trust and commitment that persists, even in the face of adversity or uncertainty. Having enduring faith can provide strength, guidance, and hope during life's trials and tribulations. In this 7 day plan you will read stories of steadfast and unwavering faith in God and will inspire you to live out your faith with endurance and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Being a “good” leader isn’t enough. “Good” checks the box but “purposeful” inspires and magnifies. A purposeful leader achieves goals with excellence because their staff are inspired to harness their passions, strengths, and resources to excel far greater than they could have imagined. When you leave the presence of a purposeful leader, you leave changed for the better. But how do we move from “good” to “purposeful”? This plan provides six habits you can try in your leadership right now. Let these spark in you a new curiosity of how you can develop into a more purposeful leader.