Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:3

The book of James provides practical wisdom for living God’s way in God’s world. Over the next 14-days, we will examine James’ exhortation for us to look like true believers. There are real rewards in giving this book attention and seeking to apply it to our lives. It has application as to how we might relate to materialism, consumerism and individualism – which make it incredibly relevant to our culture.

Life brings great heartache and deep joy for all of us. We can find God in all of life as we embrace his love, his word, and his Spirit.

Life brings unexpected pain, making us question everything. Is God truly there, or even care? Can grief and joy coexist? In this 14-day journey inspired by Pastor Ed and Lisa Young's new book, "A Path Through Pain," you'll discover the profound realization that even in the darkest moments, there's a path through pain, and on that path, you'll find hope, joy, and renewed faith. www.PathThroughPain.com

As a Bivocational pastor, Mark navigates the unique challenges and opportunities of balancing dual roles. He shares his journey through scripture, offering fresh perspectives and practical wisdom. Discover how faith, resilience, and divine guidance help him overcome obstacles and seize opportunities. Whether you’re a fellow Bivocational minister or simply curious, Mark’s insights will inspire and equip you for your own journey.

FCA Outdoors Devotionals offer faith-based reflections that connect outdoor adventures with spiritual growth, helping athletes find God in nature.

To understand the mind of God we must first understand his heart. Jesus teaches many hard and sometimes confusing things. In these devotional reflections inspired by the book, 5 Assumptions About God and Why They Are Wrong, you will embark on a journey that will allow us to put aside our preconceived ideas about God and listen to Jesus’ own words as we explore what is in the heart and mind of God.

This study plan is a complement to the Central Live album titled Greater , and covers some of the scriptural truths that inspired us when writing it. For the next two weeks, let’s explore and savor the personality of God, worship Him through song, and live with fresh gratefulness for our rescue. Greater comes from John 3:30, which is an aim Central Live strives to achieve every day: “He must become greater and I must become less.”

The 15 Psalms of Ascent were traditionally sung by pilgrims as they made a mountainous journey to Jerusalem for the annual feast, and are now songs for us to sing in our journey toward our true home in heaven. During this 15-day reading plan we will dive into these pilgrim songs focusing on one Psalm per day.

Walk through James in 15 days and learn what real faith in action looks like.

This year, as we face a different kind of Christmas following a very hard year, we all need reminders that our joy begins (and ends) with the love displayed from the manger to the cross. Jesus’ birth on that seemingly unremarkable Bethlehem night is our hope for today. Even as there’s pain in the night, joy still comes from a baby born that first Christmas morning.