Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:15

Living a lust-free lifestyle, is not only a calling to set you free, but to help free other men in the church! It is possible to walk in freedom from lust. In this study, you will be given practical tips to help combat the battle of lust that is waging war on men in the Christian community.

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.

This five-day reading plan unpacks how temptation relates to sports...and how God's Word teaches us to overcome it in our daily lives.

Were you taught that, as a Christian, you should “save” yourself for marriage and remain a virgin until having sex with your spouse for the first time? Were you taught why you should wait? In this 5-day devotional, we’re talking about God’s design for sex and why He instructs Christians to “save themselves” for marriage.

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.

Memorizing God’s Word cultivates faithfulness and growth in our lives. We don’t memorize Scripture just so we can recite it. Rather, we hide God’s Word in our hearts so that our lives are transformed. Memorizing Scripture deepens our love for God, helps us fight sin, renews our minds, helps us endure suffering, and seasons our speech with grace and truth. Give God your mind and watch Him change your life!

In this devotional, we will discuss how to develop a level of focus that is indestructible. To develop unbroken focus, we must become spiritually and mentally immune to distractions. We will all be presented with various distractions; the key is how we respond to them.

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.

Do you feel like you're in a never-ending battle with temptation? Or maybe you've grown weary of dating in an over-sexualized culture? There’s a perverse, lustful, and seductive spirit that seeks to devour you. It’s the dragon in the red dress bombarding us daily through social media, porn, advertisements, and cultural 'norms.'

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.

Our world is obsessed with identity. From political affiliation to ancestral background, everyone is desperate to know who and what they are. As Christians, our identities are grounded in Jesus Christ. In this 5-day reading plan, we will walk through five analogistic identities that Jesus Himself compared us with: the soldier, the athlete, the shepherd, the farmer, and the wife (the bride).

Embrace a 5-day study to help you align your leadership with biblical principles, exploring God's call on your life with honesty, humility, and a Christ-like character. Each day offers practical insights and reflections to help you grow into the leader you’re meant to be.

This 5-day Bible plan explores the journey of obedience through the story of Abraham, highlighting its cost, purpose, challenges, and blessings. Join A. Margot Blair and discover how radical obedience to God deepens your faith, aligns you with His will, and unlocks His promises in your life.

This 5-Day plan is taken from my book "James Scripture Journey: A 40-Day Bible Study on the Book of James." James, the half-brother of Jesus, pulls no punches. He wants you to have a faith that grows, a faith that is grounded, and a faith lived out. NOTE: This plan is like looking at "scenes" from the "movie" that is James. To get the most out of this plan, I recommend reading or listening to the whole book (about 15 minutes) so you can get a better grasp on the whole movie as you study the scenes!

With tales of brotherly betrayal, a technicolor dream coat, and jailhouse redemption, Joseph’s story has been told and retold for millennia. Still, the point of Scripture is not merely to tell good stories, but to reveal the heart of God. Without God, Joseph’s story could be nothing more than a series of mistakes and misunderstandings. Because of God, it is a tale for the ages, one that can give you fresh hope for your family.

Money is often a touchy topic for men—but it doesn’t have to be. We’ll walk through a few common traps and explore fresh ways to reframe how we view money and stewardship. Whether you earn $20K or $250K, these reflections are designed to help you grow in your discipleship journey and align your finances with God’s purpose.

A five-day faith challenge through the book of James.

The book of James is perhaps the earliest book written in the New Testament era and is categorized as the ‘Proverbs of the New Testament’ due to its practical messages. Here are six practical instructions from the book of James that will help you as you move forward in your daily life journey.

Addiction, divorce, discontentment, and spiritual emptiness. How do we end up in these messes? It’s like we somehow start following bad advice. This Life.Church Bible Plan is for people who want to do away with the bad and bring on some Good Advice.

Porn is a battleground with many casualties, including broken lives and relationships. It disconnects us from reality and negatively affects our expectations about sex and love. It triggers changes in our body that become addictive and harmful. It may lead to other sin and, worst of all, it moves us away from God’s love. God wants to help set you free from the pattern of lust, guilt, and broken promises.

Infidelity is at near epidemic proportions. I doubt  there is anyone who has not been affected by it in one way or another. It may have been a friend, a relative, or in your own marriage. This plan includes six short videos of Dr. Kimberling teaching on infidelity and is designed to help couples look seriously at their marriage and take steps to protect and strengthen it together.

Throughout the history of the Bible, the men and women were plagued by what I like to call the silent but deadly trio.  In today’s world, it is no different for us. Everywhere we turn, we are plagued by temptations that “nibble” at our fleshly desires, but the good news is we have been given the remedy to combat the enemy and his tactics.

In this plan Dr. Kim Kimberling and Pastor Craig Groeschel talk about taking steps to be the man of God you were created to become. Each day will focus on one topic with a short video, Bible references, a devotional, and questions to help you grow to be a man of God.

Change isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. Starting a few small good habits can change how you see yourself today and transform you into the person you want to be tomorrow. This Life.Church Bible Plan moves through Scripture with a simple acronym for making good daily habits that actually stick.

What makes you happy? Your circumstances? Your status? Your things? In this powerful, 6-day devotional, Mark and Grace Driscoll unearth the root of true, godly contentment.