Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:8

Lots of people don't eat or give up something and call it a fast. The Bible offers insight into why Christians should fast and how. This seven-day devotional is designed to give you insight into fasting, whether you're fasting as you read it or interested in expanding your understanding of The New Fast.

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual disciplines. Even though the Bible regularly mentions this practice, many never even consider it. In this reading plan, you will look at biblical examples to discover several ways that fasting can be a powerful discipline in the Christian life. By the end of the week, you will know how and why to fast, even if you don’t have any experience.

In Jesus, God came down to be "with us," which we celebrate every Christmas. This week, we will examine Luke’s Gospel, which provides a detailed account of the Incarnation. Through this lens, we’ll identify some insights and simple practices that can help us experience the presence of Immanuel this Christmas! Written by Dean Brenton of Impactus

If you’re a movie fan, then this reading plan from Museum of the Bible is the plan for you! Learn about the Bible’s role in some of Hollywood's box-office hits and in the lives of its biggest stars. From classic movies such as The Ten Commandments and Chariots of Fire to big screen moments from film industry icons like Brad Pitt and Denzel Washington.

This 7 Day devotional will remind and invite you to Come Closer to God! A major theme of the Bible is that Jesus loves us and gave everything to bridge the great divide caused by sin so that we could come close again! Let's get into it!

Men, we are called to fight. Passivity with sin will eventually destroy us. Fill your tool belt to combat, resist, and overcome temptation and sin with experiences from the life of Trooper Joe. Start your game plan to victory in eight days! Joe, once in bondage to sexual sin, is now free and lives a life fully sold out for Jesus Christ!

If you are in bondage to something and it seems that you can’t overcome it, then this plan was designed with you in mind. Michael Williams Jr. was in bondage to drugs for 22 years, then one day he totally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit then led him to make some “Minor Adjustments,” which he recorded with the hope that it’ll help you in your deliverance.

The Master has a master plan for your life, and it is a good plan — exceedingly, abundantly above anything that you could ask or think. So, with this confidence we can begin our journey, looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith — knowing that He who began a good work in you, will complete it till the day of Christ Jesus!

We recognize the enjoyment and power of worshiping God and drawing near to His heart. Yet, there is more. Let’s be reminded that worship is also a key in spiritual warfare that can bring breakthroughs in the heavenly realm to miraculously change circumstances in our physical realm. Whether we are battle-praying over situations or directly encountering demonic influence in people’s lives, worship has a significant role in defeating the enemy.

If you are a Christian, you are constantly at war. Not because you are attacked physically, but because spiritual forces try to lure you away from God. To protect you, God offers you spiritual armor. This reading plan explains what this armor of God looks like and how you can use it.