Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 4:17

Join us as we journey through the book of James.  James provides us with guidelines for living our lives as faith-filled followers of Christ.   He emphasizes a faith that works Genuine faith should produce fruit of good works and mature faith means living what you say you believe. Discover how your faith can work.

Have you ever wondered what faith looks like in action? This devotional walks you through the Book of James—a letter written by James, who is thought to be the brother of Jesus. As James emphasizes the relationship between faith and works, the next three weeks will be a time for you to grow in spiritual wisdom and practical application as you aim to follow Jesus faithfully.

This devotion will take you through the entire book of James.

This series takes you on a logical journey to answer the question, Why do Christians believe Christianity to be true? It considers the logical questions, yet in simple words, any of us could share this with others. The scope of reason presented will inspire confidence and strength in your faith. This series was created in partnership with RightNow Media.

For James, Christians (that is, followers of his half-brother) should reflect the character of their God. And what we find in this letter is not works and more works as sometimes thought to be. On the contrary it is a letter infused by God’s character, with the intention of making God-shaped people living in the world.

In this 4-week Love God Greatly study, take a deeper look into God’s wisdom when it comes to suffering, the power of prayer, the importance of controlling the tongue, and the danger of wealth. James challenges us to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk; to live out our faith in a bold pursuit of holiness. But because not one of us is perfect, the proper way to read James is through the lens of the gospel.

Why does America like fast food? Because it’s quick, convenient, and tastes amazing. But when we view our faith through that lens, we become spiritually out of shape consumers who end up living a faith dependent on speed, convenience, and hyper-palatability. But God’s desire for us in life is to slow down and live lives of intentional discipleship; to develop lasting faith in a fast culture.

Thirty days of encouraging devotional thoughts brought to you from God's Word by Pastor Greg Laurie. In his straightforward, conversational style, Pastor Greg brings relevant insight to Scripture, helping you to "know God and make Him known" in your daily Christian walk.

God is moving today! God desires to draw all people to Himself. What if God was already awakening you, your family, your church, your city? He is awakening the world through the reconciling love of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. Are you willing to let His Spirit, without warning, sweep through your own life?

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Wisdom.”

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom.”

Daily Bible reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by the day's passage will all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Wisdom"

Life can feel overwhelming when we struggle to balance priorities. Work, relationships, and daily responsibilities often compete for our attention, leaving little room for what truly matters. But Jesus calls us to something greater, to seek His kingdom first. This 30-day devotional will guide you through realigning your heart, mind, habits, and future with God’s will. As we walk through Scripture together, you’ll find practical ways to put God first in every area of life. No matter where you are on your journey, this is an invitation to trust Him more fully and experience the peace He promises.

Luke is an accurate account of Jesus’ life, presenting Christ as Saviour over all who believe in Him, regardless of status, gender, or ethnicity. Read with us as we journey through the Gospel of Luke, discovering the overwhelming acceptance we receive from Jesus Christ our Saviour so that we may praise God for sending us Jesus our Saviour for all people.

One of the first steps in determining the legacy you want to leave for future generations is establishing the values that are most important to pass on! In this reading plan, you will explore 31 potential values for your family to pray through together. Having a strong understanding of your family’s values will help you chart a course for the future and guide you in daily decisions!

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book or books. October focuses on 1 Peter, James, Jude, and 1 Corinthians. The plan is designed to be used with a small group of friends. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or all of the questions, and try the engagement practice.

Over the next 31 days, we’ll journey through the Gospel of John. It is our prayer that as you study through this Gospel, Jesus would be revealed afresh to you.