Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:17

We all set goals, and specifically around particular times of the year. Whether setting goals during New Year’s resolution time, or around Fiscal Year Board Meetings, we need to seek God’s perspective on how to balance the past, the present, and the future. This study considers the human approach to setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, and considers how God's idea of "goals" are quite a bit different than we might first think.

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.

As Christians, we can often wonder what our calling is and how to find it. But our calling in Christ isn’t as complicated as we make it. In this 7-day Bible Plan from Amy Groeschel, we’ll learn what our calling is, and how we can live lives worthy of the incredible calling we have received.

Join Dr. John C. Maxwell for a 7-day reading plan that will help you discover how focusing on today creates a better life for you tomorrow. John will teach you how to be a good steward of your most precious resource--your time.

That perfect relationship you admire one image at a time may not be so picturesque in real life. Right? So, what kind of relationship goals actually work? This Life.Church Bible Plan, written by people ranging from long-married, to single, to newlyweds, will point to the kind of love God can offer for all our relationships.

Every marriage goes through transition. Whether it’s a move, job change, health challenge, or parenthood, we’ve all experienced events that created dissonance in our closest relationships. Author Jolina Petersheim’s seven-day devotional shares the story of her husband’s health scare—a benign brain tumor that required an emergency craniotomy and altered the course of their marriage . . . for the better.

The phase of every living being starts from childhood to maturity. The same thing applies to the spiritual conditions of the believers. The believers' faith, perspective, and way of thinking must be correct and mature. That is why "growth" is such an interesting topic to study. We will learn to become believers who continue growing in maturity with the power of God's word every day through "Walking with Jesus" series.

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.

Many people struggle with why God is not answering their prayers. The following study gives several helpful guidelines to help you better understand. God answers all prayers, but not always according to your will and desire.

Join us as we dive into the book of James, exploring the wisdom and practical guidance for living out faith in action in three easy steps. Step 1. Read the passage. Step 2. Listen to our Ramp Conversation using the audio player for each day. 3. Use the RAMP study method—Read, Apply, Meditate, and Pray— to personally explore the passage and hear from God. JOIN US for this 7-day journey to reset your life with insights from James' teachings. Stay connected, stay grounded, and grow in Christ with us. Let's begin this spiritual adventure together!