Proven: A 31-Day Devotional on the Book of James

By Rick Burgess

Faith isn't forged in ease; it's proven in the fire.

Every man wants to live a life that matters, but few are willing to endure what it takes. The Christian life was never meant to be comfortable. The call of Christ on every man is to die to self, stand firm in trials, and walk in faith even when the world urges compromise.

In Proven: A 31-Day Devotional on the Book of James, New York Times best-selling author Rick Burgess leads men through one of Scripture's most direct and challenging epistles. James pulls no punches. It confronts complacency, calls for endurance, and demands that faith show up in action, not just words.

Over 31 days, Burgess walks readers through the entire book of James with the straightforward voice men need. Each day includes:

A passage of ScriptureInsight and reflection from BurgessPractical application for everyday life

Topics covered include:

Perseverance under trialTaming the tongueResisting temptationLiving with integrity and humilityThe relationship between faith and worksPrayer, patience, and trusting God's timing

This is not a devotional for men content to coast. It's for men who want to be tested, refined, and made steadfast. Men who long to be found faithful when their race is run.

Proven is ideal for individual use, men's small groups, church men's ministry programs, or as a gift for the man who wants more than surface-level faith. The 31-day format makes it accessible and practical, while the content offers the depth and challenge serious-minded men are looking for.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 197053902X
• ISBN13: 9781970539028
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Iron Hill Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher