Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 3:4

The Epistle of James is an intensely practical book for readers of every age. James' original audience had professed faith in Christ, but many were not living lives that reflected their beliefs. To address this disparity, James dealt with real-world issues that still speak to us today. This series looks at the background, structure and content of the book of James and explores the wisdom and practical instruction in James that remain relevant for modern readers.

Change creates chaos. If you're anything like me, you'd prefer control over chaos. In the digital age we live in, our pace is often faster than our capacity. We find ourselves running at break neck speeds, when all of sudden, a change comes that triggers anxiety, fear, panic and paralysis. We feel confused and disoriented, wondering, God, where are you? Let’s learn together how to find God in the change.

God made incredible promises to us. Promises of his nearness, affections, and eternal life. But we have the power to choose our own way. God’s word won’t have power in our lives if we don’t read it. We won’t hear God if we’re not listening. We can’t experience his nearness if we fill our lives with other things. Let’s explore the ways we can experience the incredible promises of God.

The Bible reveals something quite staggering—God is unwilling to be left out of the human story, which means God is unwilling to be left out of your story! Use this plan to launch into a relationship with the Bible in a way that meets you where you are right now, and will help you become more aware that the God of the Bible is also the God of your story.

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting yet stressful seasons of life. With a mountain of items on your to-do list, it can be challenging to prioritize preparing for your marriage! In this seven-day plan, we’ll discover some foundational truths found in scripture that will equip you for the commitment you’re preparing to make while also helping you battle the overwhelm often associated with the wedding planning process.

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.

All of us want to be fully known + unconditionally loved. It’s hard to experience this in a marriage if you don’t feel heard or understood. How can we bridge the gap of distance when we aren’t getting through to one another’s hearts? Whether you’re in a great season or fighting to keep your marriage alive, this relatable 7-Day plan will equip you on how to ‘win’ in your communication.

Do you possess spiritual gifts? These are God-given abilities to serve the church and glorify Him. Let’s uncover these gifts: prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leading, and showing mercy. After we study this passage, I hope you share your gifts for the benefit of the kingdom.

Adapted from the book The Body Revelation by Alisa Keeton, this 7-Day Journey offers devotions on the six stages of metabolizing pain, banishing shame, and connecting to God with your whole self. Don’t let the bad things that happened to you rip you off from the good God has for you! The Body Revelation will take you from feeling stuck in your body to living wholeheartedly.

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!