Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 3:9

As a follower of Jesus, we are called to be His witnesses to a lost and dying world. This reading plan will wrestle with the Biblical narrative around learning to tame our tongues. We will explore Jesus' example about who should be the source of our words, how surrender guides us into learning to listen to our neighbor, and what it looks like to glorify God with our words.

Gratitude allows us to see God clearly through the deepest of struggles. In this Bible Reading Plan, we’ll discover 4 key areas that will help you see clearly if your gratitude is sincere or superficial.

“Where the head goes, the body follows.” No, this is not just a saying that describes getting pulled around by a grandma who’s holding your ear – Our thoughts drive our choices! In this plan, we will explore the power of our minds and how we can invite God to guide our thinking.

This five-day plan will help you listen to His words of wisdom to bring clarity to your soul and comfort to restore your heart.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her 7 children and lived to tell about it. Part 3 in this series of 12.

Regardless of where you are in your WALK with God, the best growth often comes when we step outside our comfort zones. In this five-day audio plan, you will hear one- or two-minute messages from five different people. They talk about ways to reconnect with God, find pockets of time, face uncertainty, use the power of words and step out in faith.

In a world where communication is easier than ever, why does it seem that no one can communicate effectively? It’s hard enough to communicate the Gospel to someone based on opportunity, openness, and willingness. So let’s make the best of it and communicate with not only the Truth of God but also with the Love of God.

Examine the book of James in three parts: the test of faith, the characteristics of faith, and the triumph of faith. Faith without works cannot be called faith. Faith without works is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must be there, but it must be more. It must inspire action. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith must manifest itself in works of faith. 

Someone once said, " The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words."  How true. If even James, the half brother of Jesus, affirmed this truth in his letter some 2000 years ago to Jewish believers dispersed in the face of difficulties, it's time we recognize the power of the tongue.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her 7 children and lived to tell about it. This is the final part in series of devotional plans by Robin Meadows.