Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 5:16

Attacks on marriage come from all directions. They’ll weaken a relationship, leaving couples conflicted and emotionally detached. And that sets the stage for spouses to look outside their marriage for the connection they feel is missing. But that risk is significantly diminished when care is taken to guard a relationship. That’s why for your marriage not just to survive, but to thrive, it’s wise to surround it with healthy boundaries.

If there were ever a time the world needed to hear a message from the cross, it is today. Join Pastor Rick for this series, where he shares the words spoken from Christ on the cross that will change the way you live and minister to others.

Life never goes the way we want and often takes us down paths of uncertainty and difficulty. This devotional covers a series of lessons that the author experienced firsthand during a crisis in his life and aims to help you cope courageously and tenaciously in the midst of the storms of your life.

We wondered how friendships work. So, we invited seven very different people to talk, eat, pray, and even cry together. We saw something. People became friends. Whether your LifeGroup is new or growing strong, join with Life.Church to discover what it truly means to belong. 

True faith produces fruit. A faith without action and without life change is ultimately a dead faith. The book of James speaks to the realities of a living faith in Jesus—the kind of roll-up-your-sleeves and get-your-hands-dirty discipleship that is borne out of an authentic relationship with the risen Lord. James writes to believers who know suffering, who've faced trials, and who ultimately desire a deep relationship with God.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to share a bunk bed with Jesus as a kid? The incredible, practical book of James, written by one of Jesus' brothers, gives an inside look at Jesus from a member of his very own family. In this 12-day plan, you will study the writings of James and how he practically presents Jesus as Lord and the object of our faith.

This Bible plan, written by Christian psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss, is a practical guide for those seeking freedom from addiction. This plan is based on the 12-step program that has helped millions of people overcome addiction. Each step is rooted in biblical principles and offers a path to spiritual and emotional healing. Through this plan, Dr. Weiss offers insights, guidance, and encouragement to those who are struggling with addiction and seeking a life of hope, purpose, and joy.

Big Prayer Energy fosters strong, sincere prayer habits, connecting us with God and deepening faith. In this 12-day journey, be authentic in communication with God, regardless of time constraints. Daily, read scripture, an inspiring message, pray, and reflect on a journal prompt. Personalize by taking notes and inserting personal thoughts during prayer. Big Prayer Energy ignites or revitalizes prayer habits, elevating your prayer life.

The Lord Jesus loves to do new things, and often we long to do something new, too. Small or large, we realize a need for a new way of living, acting, or reacting. Possibly, we desire a new road, path, vocation, or location. Let’s reflect on what God’s Word says about His newness in our lives, diving into its riches for encouragement and strength for our new day.

One of the most common questions for people who are new to following Jesus is, “What do I do now?” What does it look like to love him, obey him, and be a part of a community of believers? This reading plan gives a biblical framework for how to integrate your personal relationship with Jesus and the mission of the church.

Celebrate Recovery (www.celebraterecovery.com) is a twelve step Christ-centered approach aimed at healing "hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” This reading plan will show you the loving power of Jesus Christ through a recovery process. It is based on the actual words of Jesus and not just psychological theory.

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.

Millions of women find themselves stuck in a cycle of negative thinking and destructive behaviors when it comes to food and body-image. It’s time to break free! This 13-Day plan walks you through important steps and biblical truths that lead to food and body-image freedom based on the real-life journey of one who has been where you are.

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.

Study the book of James with theStory - a free online Bible reading guide that emphasizes the biblical narrative. See Genesis to Revelation as the story of how God has created, sustained, and redeemed the world. Every reflection observes not only the immediate context but also its place in the big story. Read, reflect, and respond to the Bible daily, one book at a time.

Spending time with God at night before you go to bed is an extra special time. Ending Your Day Right is a time-specific devotional to help you focus on God at the end of your busy days. This evening devotional will help you have unhurried time to relax in God's presence, reflect on the day's activities, acknowledge and thank Him for His presence throughout the day and seek His help with any unresolved problems or concerns. In the quiet solitude of the night, He will refresh and restore you, lead you in paths of righteousness and teach you how to enjoy every day of your life.

Unwrap God's gift of a new day - every day! This devotional from Joyce offers you encouragement for each morning of the year.The Lord's desire is for you to have Him clearly in sight in order to follow Him. This devotional is designed to enhance your time with God, pointing you to your own daily encounter with Him so that you will enjoy every day of your life. Even if you're not a morning person, He can be that gentle hand pulling you out from under the covers, ready to help you start the morning and make you alert to His direction. Once you experience the empowerment of beginning your day with God, you will never want to start it without Him!

This 14-day devotional by Pablo de Borja is written out of his 36 plus years as a lawyer and his burning urge, relentless and tenacious desire, to share the WORD with regularity and constancy in ways showing that it is alive, exists and subsists to be lived. The WORD, as it is pertinent to, and connected with, everyday life is the crux of the sharing and so shall it continue to be such.

Want to experience the abundant life Jesus promised us in John 10:10? That life starts when we connect to Jesus and to His Church.  In this 14-day reading plan, Perry Noble, explains why no organization has more potential to change the world than the local church!

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.

Your faith will expand as you read these challenging insights into faith-filled living by noted evangelist Smith Wigglesworth, the “Apostle of Faith.” You will connect with God’s glorious power, cast out doubt, and see impossibilities turn into realities. Your prayer life will be transformed as you experience the joy of seeing powerful results when ministering to others. “God is more eager to answer than we are to ask,” says Wigglesworth.

What is prayer? It's a conversation with God! In this 14-day reading plan by Church United and Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, we'll discover the heart of prayer and the how of prayer. We'll explore what a lifestyle of prayer looks like and dive into some of the different aspects and practices of this powerful spiritual discipline.

Many acknowledge stress as a considerable day to day challenge. Pathway to Peace provides a serious and insightful Biblical roadmap to transforming our lives from high stress to a sustainable peace.

Sometimes as much as we long for community, we retreat from our neighbours and miss out on the fullness of life that God intends for us. This plan reminds us of how God wants us to love our neighbours so we can all experience the fullness of life He intends for us.