Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:8

This Study delves into the Vices and Virtues that lay at the foundation of all evil and all goodness. We invite you, as a creative supplement to this Biblical study, to read paranormal thriller Valley of the Broken    by Garden City author, Kelly Baugh. It’s the first book in a series of seven that will delve into each sin, as well as its corresponding virtue. See Kelly and 150+ great authors and church innovators at the Make Jesus Conference online. Register Now. 

True faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. James writes to believers who know suffering, who've faced trials, and who ultimately desire a deep relationship with God.

Have you ever prayed for a spiritual mentor, a mature older woman who would transparently share her God-story and practical wisdom for your life? This Bible plan contains twelve “wisdom dates” with my mother Sandra Strange, age eighty-three. Each day is portion of her powerful testimony and a short teaching our family cherishes. After a long, rich life, she says with certainty, “The Lord is good!” And so will you.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share a bunk bed with Jesus as a kid? The incredible, practical book of James, written by one of Jesus' brothers, gives an inside look at Jesus from a member of his very own family. In this 12-day plan, you will study the writings of James and how he practically presents Jesus as Lord and the object of our faith.

If we aim to walk as Christ and His disciples walked, then receiving the Holy Spirit is essential, just as they all received the Holy Spirit. This Bible plan will show the why, how, when, what, and who of receiving the Holy Spirit. And it may surprise you too!

Christmas is a time of vision, a time to consider the landscape of human life, what it means, and why it’s valuable. The mental image of Christmas is the Nativity, the crude circumstances that surrounded the moment when God reinforced the dignity of Humanity by clothing Himself as a human. But He did not stop there. Christmas brings into focus the only two sacred things in this world—God and People. Christmas is about Life. The Author of Life. Your Life. My Life. And the Life of the world. This 12-day Plan celebrates Life.

What’s really out there? While a biblical faith in Jesus is reasonable and pragmatic in many ways, it includes a spiritual realm, as well. During this 13-day plan, we hope to become more comfortable and familiar with some of Christianity’s unseen realities. 

The repeated cry of James is that faith apart from works can never be sustained. We should proclaim this truth because faith makes us doers of the Word, not just hearers. Faith keeps us humble, not proud; directs our tongues to bless, not to curse. Faith causes us to preach the good news to every tribe, tongue, and nation. This is the message of James: Faith/Works. Join Matt Chandler for 13 days going verse-by-verse through the book of James.  

The letter of James challenges, confronts and dives deep into what it means to be a Christ-follower. In this plan, we will dive deep into the wisdom that this letter brings forward. My prayer for you is that this letter will be a mirror to your soul as Christ is revealed through the Word of God.

The Book of James is a practical guide for Christian living, emphasizing faith in action. It addresses perseverance in trials, wisdom, the power of prayer, and good works as evidence of faith. James warns about the importance of taming the tongue, urging believers to control their speech. With straightforward teachings, it encourages authentic living, demonstrating faith through righteous deeds and a consistent, godly lifestyle.