Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:4

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.

Exploring the book of James, this journey unpacks what it looks like to live with a whole heart committed to Jesus in everyday life. Highlighting faith in action, God’s wisdom, the power of words, perseverance, prayer, and walking together in community.

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.

This 13-day plan from theStory Book Study walks you through the book of James—a practical, wisdom-filled letter often called the Proverbs of the New Testament. Written by Jesus’ brother, James challenges believers to live out genuine faith in everyday life. From trials and temptations to money, pride, speech, and patience, James covers it all with clarity and conviction. His vivid images and straightforward teaching still hit home today. Each day includes a Scripture reading and reflection from experienced Bible teachers to help you grow in faith and action.

Scriptures say that God’s values are different from the world’s. This is evident in the area of wealth and possessions. God whispers, “I am enough. Do not seek joy or security in anything else. You’ll be more fulfilled owning less.” Minimalism, the act of purposefully owning less is about more than decluttering. It offers a path to optimizing our life under God.

Each day we make millions of decisions. Some minor and some that make a major impact. But all of our choices affect those around us. To make solid decisions we need to be rooted in God's Word and from that flows two aspects that should be at the center of our lives: Wisdom and Worship. This 14 day reading plan uses the Every Man's Bible to help us become rooted in God's wisdom and to live a life of worship to Him.

No one reads the book of James and thinks, “So what does that have to do with me?” Unlike many of the New Testament letters that were written to one specific church, James is writing instructions to Christians all over. During this 14-day plan, we will be challenged and encouraged by the book of James’ practical and timely message.