Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:17

These five daily devotions are based on Chris and Nik Nikic’s book 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too. We can take action to become all that God meant us to be, and Chris’s story will inspire you to be that person.

Join us during the Advent season on a 5-day journey to explore every good gift that God has given through Scripture and stories from around the world. Walk through the themes of a good life, the good news, good deeds and good gifts found in the book of James.

When you love someone addicted to drugs or alcohol you feel all alone, you blame yourself, and you lose all hope. This Bible plan will help guide you through the storm of your loved ones' addiction to find hope and healing. (Plan written and developed by Amy LaRue, Finding Hope Coordinator for Hope Is Alive.)

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas- some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Ben Stuart’s book Rest and War. The spiritual life can feel like it’s a struggle because it is! The pursuit of intimacy with God occurs within the context of adversity. And yet with struggle can come progress if we learn to struggle well.

Sometimes we don’t know what to say to God. We know we can tell Him anything. But there are times when we can’t seem to collect our feelings, gather them into a neat, tidy package, and offer them to God. But God isn’t looking for neat, tidy packages. He’s just looking for our hearts. These simple prayers will help you connect with God when it feels hard.

Discover and gain Godfidence by fueling your faith and building a relationship with God. Unleash the power God has given you to own your greatness. I encourage you to do this Daily Devotional with me. God + Confidence = Godfidence.

Do you ever wish you were a different version of yourself? Or long for a version of you from the past—full of potential? Let God open your eyes to see how He sees you—fully loved and fully known. Discover the key to acceptance and inner peace in this five-day plan.

Sydney Jane had a plan for Christmas. It included spending time with her mother in their cozy home—drinking cocoa, wearing matching pajamas, and opening presents on Christmas Eve. But Christmas was going to be officially ruined. Sydney learned she must travel with her mother all because of her Aunt Jane. Join Sydney as she learns about the “not fair” Christmas in this Advent devotional for children.

Written by Jesus’ brother, the book of James is a practical guide to living a Christ-centered life. James encourages his readers to remain steadfast in a trial, tame the tongue, and humble themselves before the Lord. The practicality of the letter reminds us that true faith is seen in a life marked by faithful works.

The experience of beauty does something profound and powerful within the heart and soul of every human being. We were made by God but also for Him and His beauty. Pastor Steve DeWitt invites us to taste and see how God is the beauty behind all beauty.

No one enjoys the stress of an unbalanced financial life. It can leave you at odds with your spouse and sideways in your relationship with God. Thankfully the Bible includes a lot of financial wisdom. This series of reading plans will point you to a balanced and peaceful financial life grounded in biblical principles. Learning how to work, plan, spend, and give will help you find financial balance, God’s way.

Sometimes it feels like we just can't do anything right. However, God always wants to give his forgiveness and help--we just need to turn to him. In this 5-day devotional, designed specially for kids between the ages of 8-12, you'll learn that by talking to God, he'll always meet you with comfort and hope.

The weight of expectations and fear of this world can be overwhelming. However, God is always trustworthy, no matter the circumstances, and provides overwhelming peace. In this 5-day devotional, designed especially for teens, you'll learn that with God on your side, you'll win every battle.

In this 5-day devotional, we’ll help you open up the "closet" of your heart and “spring clean” your dating life as you trust God to fulfill the desires of your heart.

What does the Bible say about temptation? Discover how to stand firm, stand in the love of God, and walk in freedom! Freedom is when temptations become a training ground—for strengthening us and developing our character. This is PART 4 of the PureHeart Challenge—a 5-Part Bible Plan for men and women on the topic of sexuality and purity.

Many singles are expecting to be fulfilled through the love and intimacy from their future spouse. If we seek satisfaction from any source other than God, we will find ourselves continuously thirsting. What does it look like to be satisfied in the Lord? This is PART 5 of the PureHeart Challenge – a 5-Part Bible Plan for men and women on the topic of sexuality and purity.

Self-made success is good, but God-made success is everlasting! Join David Villa in his latest devotional as he discusses the methods in which we can reach God-made success not just in this season of our life, but throughout our journey here on Earth.

Join John Ortberg on a 5-day journey to becoming a more grateful person. In this Plan, you'll learn what gratitude is and what it is NOT. We'll also cover how Jesus forever changed gratitude and how we can embody a spirit of gratefulness, even in the midst of difficulty.

During the holiday season, we often find ourselves searching for the perfect gift to ask for or to give to our loved ones. However, we must remember that God has already given us the greatest gift of all. In this Bible plan, we will explore the perfect gift that God has given His creation and reflect upon all the wonderful things we are celebrating during this season.

It’s normal to have high standards for our kids — and even higher standards for ourselves! And the pressure to be the perfect parent and live the perfect life can be even greater with Jesus as our example. Thankfully, we’re called to dedication, not perfection. In this devotional, we’ll examine three spiritual disciplines to help us set aside perfection and be an example of dedication to Christ for our kids.

Ryan Wekenman has been a single pastor for over a decade. He found out how hard it can be to thrive where you are. Regrets from the past and fear of the future can make it tough to find peace in the present. This study will guide you through several passages that will help you conquer yesterday's regrets, ditch tomorrow's worries, and thrive right where you are.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the fourth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the seventh in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

Whether you're traveling or staying home, vacation is a special time to pause and appreciate the good things in life. Spend your staycation talking to God and spending time in his Word with this 5-day Bible Reading Plan!