Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:14

Our shame is a bridge, not a barrier. It's the very place that God wants to meet, inviting us to leave behind our broken, legalistic and religious way of thinking and relating to Him. It's freedom from performance. Freedom from managing our behavior so we appear “acceptable” to God. Freedom from our addictions, compulsive behaviors, and double lives. Experience the 7-day journey into The Heart of Man based on the feature film re-releasing nationwide October 17, 2017. heartofmanmovie.com

As children of the Most High God, our lives are meant to be marked by contagious, unceasing joy. We’ve been given a new nature of joy in Jesus. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover new found joy as you learn to abide in God, and allow the Holy Spirit to bear the wonderful fruit of his presence in your life. 

If you're reading this, chances are you are in a similar place I once was. You may not be an athlete with endorsements or sponsors. You're probably not waking up from an extensive ten hour and twenty minute knee surgery. However, there is a good chance someone or something has taken you away from a specific desire you have. You may be in a place where you feel The Lord has left you. You're feeling abandoned. You're feeling forgotten. You've fallen and you don't know how or if you can get back up. This devotional is meant to encourage, support, and help navigate you through the falls in life alongside our savior, Jesus. My hope is that you will obtain the tools to not only be prepared for the falls but to also receive the vision to see the joy in the them. Enjoy, -Dylan Harreld  

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.

Since Scripture is true, since God is faithful, and since God promised He would not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can endure, we have real hope for success and real help from Him. The purpose of Stormproof Men III is to continue to help discover such hope and help—and to understand and experience sexual purity. Remember, storms— sexual temptations —are inevitable. These storms can destroy our sexual purity. Being sexually pure goes beyond ''not doing" certain activities. One experiences purity to the degree that he makes godly choices.

It takes courage and strength to stay true and pure, in a world awash with degrading values. As disciples of Christ, we are expected to live with integrity and faithfulness in the area of relationships. We are to live committed to each other, bound by love and experiencing freedom in the covenant of marriage.

In today's sexually charged society, embracing God's design for sex and purity often feels impossible. This devotional is your invitation to spend a week with us recognizing God's purpose for sexuality as good, relevant, and whole. We will be honest about our struggles and victories as we set our understanding against a biblical framework. Let’s allow God to refine our inmost longings and discover true hope and lasting freedom.

Got conflict? You’re not alone. Whether within your family, your church, your workplace, or your sphere of friends, peace can sometimes be an elusive thing. Brian Noble, director of Peacemaker Ministries, offers a biblical path to healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and a life of peace in this week-long series of devotionals.

While making an important decision, have you ever wished you could hear directly from God? The truth is, God wants to give us ideas, plans, and dreams to help us follow the best paths for our lives. Over the next 5 days, you will learn to think in line with your Creator. Don’t base your life on just good ideas. Learn to hear and recognize God ideas.

Wouldn't life be easier if it was mapped out or we had a satellite system to guide us? God will lead you along the best pathways in life. The point is to learn to first trust God, and then take delight in Him along the way. Don't forget, you're accompanied by a personal guide too! Read more to know which door of opportunity to open.

Prayer is essential to the Christian life. Yet many Christians feel like their prayer lives are lacking. Some even wonder if prayer actually works. After all, if God is omniscient, shouldn’t He know our prayers already? So what’s the point of praying? Join Dr. Jim Denison in this seven-day devotional on why we should pray.

Lust attacks Christians every day. These attacks come in many forms. Lust uses images, entertainment, and social media, but also lies to Christian men to keep them trapped in sin. These lies can grow into future problems. Once you understand lust’s lies, you can have the upper hand to fight lust and win! In this plan, we will expose lust's lies so you can live a lust-free lifestyle.

The problem of pain may be the most challenging and difficult obstacle for many people to overcome when it comes to believing in God. After all, if God exists and he’s all-loving and all-powerful, why does evil also exist? Join Dr. Jim Denison as he discusses the problem of pain, six historical approaches to the issue, and practical help if you’re hurting today.

The book of James is about how to win at life. We win by walking in faith (rather than in our own strength) and through the wisdom of God (rather than of this world). The key to winning is overcoming the trials of life. This Yellow Balloons Series unpacks the message of the first chapter of James through seven devotionals that will allow you to discover the recipe for victory!

In this 7-Day plan, Dr. John Koessler reveals how lust, which once was considered a "deadly sin", has transformed into a "dangerous virtue." Our culture has radically redrawn its moral boundaries so that what lust is now called love and sexual preference is regarded by many to be malleable. Dr. Koessler helps reveal the beauty of God's design for love and desire. Excerpted from the book 'Dangerous Virtues.'

In Mark 12, Jesus said that all the commandments rest on these two: loving God and loving others. In this 7-day plan, explore these basic building blocks critical for your life in Christ.

Trade comparison for contentment, self-criticism for confidence, and insecurity for peace! You don’t have to keep fighting to live up to the world’s ideals. Join author Crystal Stine on this 7-day plan that will help you let go of worldly standards and goals, and embrace all your heavenly Father has in store for you.

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!

Every girl has a story. Sadly, many of these stories are filled with heartbreaks, pain, rejection, confusion, hidden hurts, and even abuse. What could have gone wrong or, better still, going forward, how can it be avoided? This devotional will expose the hidden traps of the enemy and fireproof you from opposite-sex relationship pitfalls.

We have access to one of the most powerful weapons - God’s Word. Yet, many find the Bible intimidating to use and challenging to prioritize. Adapted from a 21-day virtual course, this 7-day bible plan by Christian life coach, Bria Gilmore, will equip you with five principles and practical action steps to help you live a life built on God’s Word every day.

In this 7-part series, Pastor Dylan Dodson looks at the 7 Churches of Revelation in Revelation 2-3. This plan will help you see how Jesus' grace moves us to action, no matter how much we may fall short.

No sin is worse than another, but a few seem to trip up most people. Take this 7-day look at what are called the seven deadly sins.

Your success on this Christian journey doesn’t rest solely on your abilities, ample resources, or sheer determination. Your success is based on being empowered by the Holy Spirit. As you submit to Christ, He will establish your ability to walk in purity. This Plan is filled with practical keys to help you partner with the Holy Spirit, overcome temptation, and experience victory in your life!

In a sex-crazed culture, we all need to protect our purity. God’s Word gives us the wisdom to beware of sin and steer clear of decisions that can turn a spark into a forest fire. This seven-day plan encourages husbands and wives to be intentional in pursuing intimacy daily with the Lord and with their spouse.

Do you struggle with impure thoughts or sexual strongholds and want to cry out to God for deliverance but do not know what to pray? If you are ready to overcome sexual temptation, this Bible plan is for you. Over the next seven days, we will provide you with key Bible verses and effective prayers to help you receive the grace and strength to walk in sexual purity and holiness.