Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:6

If we're honest, pride is a battle for every man. But humility is the way of Christ and what He calls us to. Pride pulls in every direction, but we must find a better way. This week, we will unpack more about what it means to be a humble man in a world that wants you to take pride in yourself and all you have accomplished. Written by Kirk Giles.

Many believers find themselves hesitating, uncertain, or stuck as they approach retirement. This 7-day reading plan explores some of the deeper reasons that might be holding you back. God has a big plan for your retirement – one that could be your most meaningful calling yet. If you’ve been unsure about letting go of your job, these readings will help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and faith.

If we don’t own the process of discipling our kids as they play sports, sports culture will do it for us. But as parents, we can get so consumed with our young athletes’ physical development that we miss the chances athletics provide to help them grow spiritually. This 7 day devotional challenges us to be more than spectators on the sidelines of our kids’ spiritual lives and turn sport moments into discipleship opportunities.

Despite our faith, trying times come. Our faith doesn't make us exempt from painful life experiences; it sustains us in the midst of them. Our faith assures us that we can trust God, even as we hurt. This 7-day devotion explores lessons centered around what I’ve observed in nature about the process of plant growth. We discuss seven powerful healing practices that cultivate resilience and growth through our pain.

Many movies have been made about auto racing over the years. Some are fictional and funny, while others are meaningful true stories. We can learn lessons that strengthen our faith from many motorsports movies. In this plan, we look at movies such as Talladega Nights, F1, and Rush to challenge us and help us grow in our faith.

Men, we are called to fight. Passivity with sin will eventually destroy us. Fill your tool belt to combat, resist, and overcome temptation and sin with experiences from the life of Trooper Joe. Start your game plan to victory in eight days! Joe, once in bondage to sexual sin, is now free and lives a life fully sold out for Jesus Christ!

More than likely you have seen or experienced conflict among Christians, even to the point of people leaving the church. It's not pleasant to be confronted by Christians who don't act like the Jesus they serve. But what if living in this tension was what God intended? How do we respond with grace and forgiveness when we are hurt by Christians?

The book of James reads like a series of Post-it notes written by a pastor friend—daily nuggets of advice and information to revisit time and again. God wants to build your character—by following Christ's example and serving others. This 8-day series written by Bill Rumbaugh takes you through James, where you can find encouragement in living your Christian life.

Pride is the quiet enemy of every leader. It convinces us our view is the only view and our strength is all we need. But, God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. This devotional is for those who want to trade the fleeting satisfaction of ego for the lasting strength of humility. Join us as we explore what it means to lead with a servant's heart, remain teachable, and build a life founded on God's greatness, not our own. Content by Chris Hart, adapted by Derek England.

If you were to define ‘the greatest evil,’ you might think of murder, child abuse, or human trafficking. C.S. Lewis mentions something else: pride. He considers this the ultimate rebellion against God, from which all other sins spring. In this reading plan, we want to explore what the Bible says about pride and which consequences pride has for our lives.