යාකොබ් 1:7 සම්බන්ධව නිදහස් කියවීමේ සැලසුම් සහ පූජනීයත්වය

Are you experiencing emotional or physical pain so deep that you wonder if the hurting will ever stop? In this devotional, neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Bengtson shares compassionate biblical insights that give her hope in her own journey through unrelenting physical pain and depression. Above all, she reminds us that one day there will be victory on the other side of pain—and that you are not alone in your suffering.

Have you been considering a fast? Let’s look at some examples of fasting in Scripture, the reasons for fasting, and the different types of fasts, along with how to fast and how not to fast. This plan shares some important information about fasting from a biblical perspective, not a worldly one. Be sure to be praying about if this is something God is calling you to do.

Do you need wisdom from the Lord? If so, claim these five Bible promises in prayer! As you pray these 5 simple prayers for guidance, God will give you wisdom and show you what to do—no matter what your situation.

Realizing how little control we have over our lives can make us fearful and anxious--or it can lead to greater intimacy with God, a richer prayer life, and a joyful eternal perspective. Learn how surrendering your expectations leads to a greater experience of God's love in this 5-day devotion from Lauren and Michael McAfee.

Join our Families Arising Demystify Christmas Advent study for moms, as we journey through the four weeks of anticipation, reflection, and celebration. Discover the profound meaning of Advent and how it can deepen your connection with God during this holiday season. Let's explore themes of waiting, visitation, deploying our gifts, and embracing the true spirit of Christmas.

Trials are inevitable in life, but what does God offer His children during suffering and trials? Did Jesus leave us on our own to face the hardships of life? Join us as James, Jesus’ brother, shares his wisdom with us.

Has your joy disappeared like water from a dry well? Your bucket scrapes the bottom but all you bring up is dust. Joy is a gift from God. It’s not something you can earn or manufacture, and you don’t have to fake happiness to be a “good” Christian. Discover the joy of receiving joy, even as you hope for the fullness of joy to come.

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.

Doubt can severely hinder your life by paralyzing decision-making and stifling personal growth. It creates fear and uncertainty, preventing you from seizing opportunities and pursuing your dreams. Doubt undermines self-confidence, leading to missed chances and regret. It fosters a negative mindset, making it difficult to trust in God's plan. Overcome and live a life without doubt!

James offers practical advice on Christian living and in this unique, 5-day study you will be invited to apply proven Scripture engagement methods to better understand what James is saying and how to apply it to your life. Each day provides insights from a different chapter in James. Excerpts are from The Abide Bible, which provides various Scripture engagement tools--including Praying Scripture, Journaling, Contemplating, Picture It, and Engage Through Art--to help you meet God in God's Word so He can transform your life.

How much freer and more confident would you be if you didn’t self-edit, self-filter, or self-argue at every turn? How would your life unfold if you really believed—in mind, heart, and body—that almighty God loves you and has called you to this amazing life? This devotional is a biblically rich guide to getting your spirit back.

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.

The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of busyness, family complexities, and even loneliness that can pull us away from the love of Jesus. From Humbug to Hallelujah uses the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to explore these challenges and point us to the hope and truth of the Bible. In just five days, this devotional will resettle your heart on Christ during one of the year’s busiest times.

Contrary to popular belief, experiencing religious doubt is common. However, unchecked, it can lead to guilt or shame. This devotional encourages you to know that some doubt is reasonable and deepens your dependence on God. As a result of reading this devotional, you will be encouraged to continue to pursue God wholeheartedly amid any doubt or questions you may have.

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!

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

What if the life you really want and the future God wants for you are hiding right now in your biggest problem, your worst failure, your greatest fear? Inspired by a little-noticed incident from the Old Testament, these devotionals will teach you to be a “lion chaser” as you discover the richest opportunities in the least likely places.

James stands out as one of the most practical Epistles on the Christian way of life and behavior. The five chapters are rich with spiritual principles that guide, warn, and teach believers how to live wisely. In this devotional, we will explore this book over five days. May his words strengthen your faith and renew your dedication to living holy. Let’s put these principles into action.

Susan Binkley is the founder and president of Blue Monarch, a long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. Although she grew up in the church, it was not until Susan began her journey with Blue Monarch that she discovered the tremendous power of prayer and peeled away the many layers of this mighty tool, which is available to each of us. **NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: mentions of abuse, suicide, medical procedures, and loss. Please take care as you read.

This plan offers a 5-day journey through the book of James, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

In this plan we will look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Part five of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Want to Love You" (companion prayer) by Thistlebend Ministries.

Comfort and pain are as old as the human experience. Yet, we struggle to understand their place in our life and faith. Why do I not feel God’s comfort? If He loves me, how could God let this happen? This six-day Bible Plan delves into these questions, their answers in Scripture, and God’s place in all of it.

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.

We often seek direction where free will offers options. Life is also full of decisions that do not have absolute, specific-by-name, how-to directions in the Bible. In these times, we are faced with discerning whether what we think we hear is actually from God, Satan or our own inner voices. This reading plan will walk though how we can know the difference and walk forward in confidence.