Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:9

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.

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.

We are creatures of habit, and our habits are powerful forces. Habits like confessing, praying, studying the Word of God, and fasting are not just items on a checklist. These habits have the power to change us. In this seven-day reading plan come explore the habit of confession and celebrate the hope that it can bring to our lives!

Do you struggle to have daily conversations with God? Or have you found yourself off track in your everyday discussions with Him? Join Chrystal Evans Hurst as she guides you through a 7-day devotional rhythm that you can apply to your prayer life well beyond this plan.

One of the things that stays constant in all seasons of life is knowing or wanting to know that we’re not alone in our life experiences. There’s someone else going through something similar or some version of it, so you can take courage. You may even be the somebody a hurting person needs.

Too many people are playing at being Christians, and some haven’t yet taken even the first step of belief. No matter where you are in your spiritual walk, Jesus wants you closer. He’s got a perfect plan for your life – a plan for purpose, peace, joy, and eternal life. All it takes is you deciding that the poser life is not for you. You’re going to be fully committed!

No one goes through life without ups and downs. Life’s stress has a way of finding us even when we are sitting at the feet of Jesus. But what does life look like for those who are determined to take comfort in the promises of God? Together, we’ll cultivate the strength that breaks our mental ties of bondage and choose the grace that shapes us into living examples of freedom.

Has someone ever given you a gift that was too generous to accept? Did you wonder about the person's motives? We often miss out on God's great gifts because we struggle to accept them. In this Plan, we will examine some of the reasons why God daily lavishes us with such generosity. I hope that it helps you to enjoy God's gifts to the full every day.

Dr. Scott and Leah Silverii share the truths of marriage in their 7-day reading plan. God is love and before we can truly love our spouse as God loves us, we must know God and love. Each day highlights one truth from God’s Word as it applies to growing your Christ-centered, covenant marriage. Daily truth prompts also encourage spouses to read together and engage over what was experienced.

Half-hearted, lazy, who cares? Don’t you hate that attitude? Jesus hates it more, as He declared in Revelation 3:16; but how easily we fall into the deception that makes Him want to vomit us out of His mouth! Let’s look at ways we become lukewarm without realizing it, and how to move with our whole hearts into the joy and security of knowing and being known by Him.