Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 3:18

Throughout church history, this book has been controversial, mainly due to the debate over faith vs. works. However, a deep dig into this book will yield much treasure for living the Christian life. This week, let’s explore it together.

In the Old Testament, God describes himself as a jealous God. In other places in the Scriptures, human jealousy nearly always appears sinful. Can jealousy ever be a good thing for people to have? Can a husband or wife have good and right jealousy for their spouse?

During the early days of the Passion Movement, God connected our story to the confession found in Isaiah 26:8, specifically the last phrase, which says, "For your name and renown are the desire of our souls." The heart of Passion is God's glory, and God is most glorified in us when we live lives that are fully satisfied in Him. We pray that this scripture journey through Passion's five core statements and prayers will encourage a posture of gratitude for what He has done and increase expectancy for what He will do in the future.

Written by Jesus’ brother, the book of James is a practical guide to living a Christ-centered life. James encourages his readers to remain steadfast in a trial, tame the tongue, and humble themselves before the Lord. The practicality of the letter reminds us that true faith is seen in a life marked by faithful works.

Peace is an internal state that belongs to us as children of God and followers of His Son, Jesus. Nothing can take it away. The Scriptures tell us that Jesus Himself is our peace. In this devotional, Brooke McGlothlin invites you to discover the calm assurance of God’s peace no matter what trials may come your way.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Bruce Hindmarsh’s and Craig Borlase’s book Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind His Song. This study will explore John Newton’s experiences with shame, forgiveness, self-deception, grace, and courage and how each of these were part of his story of redemption through Christ. As you learn from his experiences, may you also see your story in light of God’s grace and respond with courage and grace toward yourself and others.

We all want to be liked, accepted and included. It hurts when others reject us. But the enemy isn’t the person who leaves you out—Satan wants you to feel you don’t belong anywhere. How do we recognize and thwart Satan’s tactics to enjoy a deeper relationship with God and others? It starts with knowing that God made us to belong with him.

James. Half-brother of Jesus and leader in the early church. Over the next 5 days, we will make our way through the book of James and draw out the wisdom scattered through each chapter. Each day as we unlock a new chapter, we will explore how James’ wisdom can help us in our lives as followers of Jesus.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re born again and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to different values about right and wrong, and a different lifestyle to match it. This 5-day plan uses the 10 Commandments (following the classic Augustinian ordering) as a vehicle for an alternative, Christ-like morality and Jesus-way of living.

Read this five day devotional, and discover how the King that was born in a manger all those years ago in Bethlehem was the promised Prince of Peace. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” - Isaiah 9:6.