Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 5:11

Too often, there’s a gap between what we believe and how we live. In this six-day reading plan, Badi Badibanga walks us through the book of James, challenging us to close that gap. We’re called to awaken an authentic, transformative faith the world can’t deny because it doesn’t just live in our heads – it shows up in our hands, visible for all to see.

What should be our response to trials? Taken from bestselling author David Jeremiah's book on James, learn how to celebrate our trials, call on God's resources in our trials, and look to the reward of our trials.

In our busy lives, suffering is considered an unwelcome guest. But could suffering really be a blessing from God? Because Christ suffered, we should also expect to suffer as we live for him. God will sustain us in our suffering and will use our suffering as a means to help us grow into the Christian he needs us to be in order to impact his world.

While anxiety and stress are a natural part of life, they can become overwhelming, especially for families facing challenges such as serious illness, financial collapse, raising children with special needs, or caring for aging parents. God gave us human emotions, but he does not want them to enslave us. He offers Christians the courage to overcome stress and model his love to a hurting world.

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.

Greatness is achieved by living a life of discipline, and discipline is not achieved without rules. This stimulating study reminds us that it comes down to our choices. We have to give up our old, disarrayed life and live a disciplined, structured life. It does not happen at a moment’s notice – it’s a lifelong process.

James’ letter to the church is loved for the practical advice it offers us. But there is something much greater in James’ letter: good news about a God who saves. Join us on this seven day plan to see how James preaches the gospel to us, calling us to live transformed lives that come from God’s generous gift of wisdom.

Whether you’re reading this plan because you’re grieving, supporting a friend who has suffered loss or you’re simply curious about this man’s strange story, the story of Job will teach you the power of perseverance, that God is in the storm and that even if you lose everything, if you trust in Him you will come out with more than you could ever think or imagine!

Join us as we dive into the book of James, exploring the wisdom and practical guidance for living out faith in action in three easy steps. Step 1. Read the passage. Step 2. Listen to our Ramp Conversation using the audio player for each day. 3. Use the RAMP study method—Read, Apply, Meditate, and Pray— to personally explore the passage and hear from God. JOIN US for this 7-day journey to reset your life with insights from James' teachings. Stay connected, stay grounded, and grow in Christ with us. Let's begin this spiritual adventure together!

There is so much debris today from casualties of despair, disappointment, and disillusionment that have been caused by anointed vessels of God who have fallen. The life of Samson is a classic example of how someone can be deceived while yet anointed and what we must do (and not do) to stand strong. In this devotional, we’ll explore Samson’s story and some vital lessons we can learn from it.