Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to James 1:4

After an accident left her confined to her room in constant pain for the last twenty years of her life, Amy Carmichael penned countless precious letters to her friends. Compiled in the book Candles in the Dark, her letters share her intimate walk with Christ, offering encouragement and hope to those experiencing illness. Let these words of strength and comfort light your path today like candles in the dark.

Congratulations on the best decision you will ever make! You are a new creation! The old is no more! You are transformed, renewed, and now have eternal life! This devotional was written as a foundational guide for new believers in Christ but also for old timers to refresh on foundational truths. We hope these words will help you start this incredible journey or keep you going.

We may not always see or feel it, but God is always with us... even when we're going through hard things. In this plan, Finding Hope Coordinator Amy LaRue writes from the heart about her own family's struggle with addiction and how God's joy broke through in their darkest times.

Do you have joy? In your walk with the Lord, what is keeping you going? In Romans, Paul shows us -that no matter what you have been through or are walking through now, you can have joy rooted in the love Christ has for us, the love He showed us first.

One of the greatest tragedies in life is unfulfilled potential—all that could’ve been but wasn’t. Sobering, isn’t it? It’s not enough to be full of potential . . . unless it’s being realized. In this 7-day journey, you’ll discover how to advance in your calling and never get stuck. You have one shot at this life to give it everything you have. Level Up will show you how.

Feelings of discontentment are no strangers in today's society. With instant access to millions of people and the ease with which it is possible to compare ourselves, we often become upset in an instant-gratification-driven society. This devotional helps us combat feelings of discontentment and recenter our focus back to Jesus.

Life is often filled with trial, heartache, grief, and struggle. But perhaps there's a treasure to be found in those difficult seasons: intimacy with God Himself. Through our deepest pains, we can discover the Heart of the Father and the hope we have in Christ as our ultimate “Way Maker”. This Plan will remind you of His Faithfulness, comfort you with His Love, and renew you with His Presence.

James, the half-brother of Jesus, wasn’t one of Jesus’s twelve disciples. But as the Church grew after Jesus’s death and resurrection, he became one of the pillars of the Church. There's a lot we can learn from James about living out our faith in this Bible Reading Plan!

Patience – the one thing we don’t like to pray for because we know God will send situations our way to test and grow us in this area! Waiting is hard but the fruit of doing it well is worth it. Study this devotional to learn about why we need patience and how we can do it well.

Loving others is hard. It goes against our heart's natural tendency to live for ourselves. It challenges us to put the needs of others above our own and model Christ's compassion. It calls us to give up our desires, resources, and time. This devotional shows our need for Christ's equipping to develop a servant's heart. Based on the book "Neighborology: Practicing Compassion as a Way of Life" by David Apple.

What is enduring faith? It's characterized by a deep trust and commitment that persists, even in the face of adversity or uncertainty. Having enduring faith can provide strength, guidance, and hope during life's trials and tribulations. In this 7 day plan you will read stories of steadfast and unwavering faith in God and will inspire you to live out your faith with endurance and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Written by Stephanie and Buck Baskin as an encouraging devotional to help challenge parents to continue with strength on the journey of parenthood with renewed vision and purpose.

When life doesn’t make sense or we’re confronted with unforeseen pain or tragedy, it can shake our faith and leave us wondering, Why? In this 7-day Study, Joyce tackles the big question with answers from God’s Word…and shares encouragement to help you weather all of life’s storms.

Why do we often settle for a passive, passionless life, when God promises life full and abundant? Answer: disorientation. Seeing and experiencing how it all works is how we receive an orientation from God that transforms drifting and passive image-bearers into Kingdom sons and daughters living Dangerous for Good.

The Sermon On The Mount sets the tone for everything that Jesus will teach and proclaim later in his ministry. The Beatitudes are revolutionary and create a sharp distinction between what Christians should be and what a Christian should not be. Living out the Beatitudes requires daily surrender to God's will. They are good place to start for men to become better leaders, husbands, and fathers.

In the Dancing with Change Plan, author Ed Stephens encourages readers to embrace transitions with faith and resilience. This plan will help readers explore Biblical stories of change, learn to trust in God's perfect timing, and find strength in His promises.

Being a young adult in your 20s and 30s comes with challenges. Whether in college or the workforce, life's struggles, pain, and joys appear often. In this plan, six young adults share their stories and how God has worked in their lives regarding family hurt, perseverance, sex/addiction, dating, control vs. surrender, and identity. We welcome you to come along. Please consider sharing your own story with us.

"Unlocking the Lessons in Frustration" is a 7-day journey designed to help you navigate the challenges of frustration, especially when facing tasks and situations ordained by God. Through daily scriptures, reflections, and prayers, this devotional will guide you in understanding that frustration is not a sign to give up but a call to dig deeper in faith, embrace God’s strength, and trust in His perfect plan. Discover how frustration can be a tool for growth, a test of faith, and an opportunity to experience God's peace and favor in your life.

Don't Miss the Call is a 7-day devotional designed to guide you towards discovering your purpose! This Bible Plan is ideal for those who are eager to embrace a life of intention and meaning!

In this 7-day plan, Prophet Leon du Preez unveils how God uses life's trials and challenges to refine and prepare us for greatness. Through biblical insights and real-life examples, you'll discover that enduring the process is essential for spiritual growth, character development, and fulfilling your divine purpose. Whether you're facing hardship or in a season of waiting, this devotional will encourage you to trust God's timing and embrace the journey. Commit to these seven days and learn how God's refining process shapes you for His greater plans.

Susan Binkley is the founder of Blue Monarch, a long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. As a child, she avoided eye contact with God so he wouldn’t send her to Africa as a missionary. However, he found her anyway and her incredible journey of Blue Monarch began, strengthening her faith, and teaching her aspects and nuances of God’s personality she never knew.

Do you ever wake up wondering where your healing is? Do you ever question if God has forgotten you in your pain? I am here to tell you He hasn’t. Not once has He forgotten you. This study explores the definition of healing and what it means for believers. We don’t get a free pass from pain and suffering because we are believers, rather it gives us the opportunity to use it for His Kingdom. While healing can be brutal and devastating it can also be beautiful and encouraging, if you allow it, our God will use you.

Join us as we dive into the book of James, exploring the wisdom and practical guidance for living out faith in action in three easy steps. Step 1. Read the passage. Step 2. Listen to our Ramp Conversation using the audio player for each day. 3. Use the RAMP study method—Read, Apply, Meditate, and Pray— to personally explore the passage and hear from God. JOIN US for this 7-day journey to reset your life with insights from James' teachings. Stay connected, stay grounded, and grow in Christ with us. Let's begin this spiritual adventure together!

In this 7-day devotional, Brian Dickinson—former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Mount Everest climber—shares lessons from his extraordinary life experiences paired with biblical truths. Through practical insights and scripture, you’ll learn how to remain calm amidst chaos, respond with faith rather than fear, and find God's presence even in life’s most challenging moments. Let these daily reflections guide you toward peace, clarity, and trust in God’s sovereign plan.

John Owen summarized Romans 8:13 when he said, “Be killing sin or it will be killing you”. This has never been more true than with the sin of lust. While God can and sometimes does bring instant deliverance from a porn or sex addiction, for most, lasting freedom requires growth in key areas of life that address the roots of their addiction. Over the next seven days, you’ll explore each root of a porn and sex addiction, uncover the lies it plants, replace them with the Truth of Scripture, and learn practical steps to uproot these strongholds for good.