Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 5:16

For many, the Bible just seems to cause more confusion than clarity. As a teenager, you’re already in a phase of asking questions, expressing doubts, and wrestling with the idea of faith. So, how can you begin to make sense of the Bible and its context? This 4-week devotional will help you understand how the ancient words of the Bible connect to your modern, everyday life.

We'll look at four major stressors we all deal with and see how God's words can give us comfort, guidance, and help with each of them. We'll talk about what Jesus offers you when you're not okay, what God wants you to know when people reject you, what to do when it's not easy to do what's right, and when we feel worried, we'll see what God has to say.

As we watch our favorite movies, we may not realize all of the work that went into making the cinematic masterpiece. In the same way, we might expect our relationship with God to look like a finished product when it's still in the making. In this 4-week devotional series from Grow Curriculum, we'll see how our habits behind the scenes help us grow the faith we want to see.

As people who follow Jesus, we are considered to be His disciples. This simply means that - through the Spirit’s power – we are learning to be with Jesus in order to embody His teachings for His mission. Throughout Scripture, we see a variety of ways that Jesus and the people of God have learned to commune with God. Historically these have been referred to, by the Church, as the spiritual disciplines or spiritual rhythms. The purpose of these rhythms are not simply to do them, but to grow in our relationship with Jesus.

Your story is not defined by what has happened to you, you are defined by who God has called you to be.

What is an Anchoring Time? It's time spent focused on encountering God through reading the Bible. Join us as we read through James! This New Testament letter is filled with wisdom for living that helps us be more like Jesus.

Spiritual fitness through the Bible is the key to overcoming stress and trauma in your life. God wants to build strength in your soul through the scriptures so that you can overcome any obstacle. First Responders face the stress of dangerous events each day. This stress can cause blunt trauma to the soul. This devotional will help you find strength and peace in God to persevere in any situation.

Follow along with one passage a day until Thanksgiving!

Did you know that less than 5% of Christians will ever tell anyone about their relationship with Jesus? It can be frightening. The fear of rejection, isolation, or not knowing what to say can be overwhelming. But if you want to know God more...be closer to Him...walk nearer to Him...there is no greater way than being His hands, mouth, and feet as you share your story about Jesus with someone. Evangelism is about God inviting us to watch Him draw someone to Him and allowing us to participate. Click through this Reading Plan for 30 different ways over 30 different days for help in becoming more intentional and bolder in sharing your story about Jesus.

God has created you to be a victor, not a victim. Jumpstart your day by celebrating the very best that God has for you! These daily inspirations will help you grow in your relationship with the Lord and equip you to be everything God intends you to be. If you would like to receive more devotionals from Joel and Victoria Osteen, simply visit JoelOsteen.com/TodaysWord and sign up to receive these inspirational and encouraging words in your email today!