“A novelist must know what his last chapter is going to say and one way or another work toward that last chapter” (Leon Uris). IN WRITING, THE FIRST THING AN AUTHOR DECIDES IS WHAT TO PUT LAST. Once he knows the definite point that he is aiming for, he can figure out how to hit [...]
“Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable” (Lord Chesterfield). JUST BECAUSE PERFECTION IS OUT OF OUR REACH RIGHT NOW, THAT DOESN’T MEAN WE [...]
“And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Simon, I have something to say to you.’ So he said, ‘Teacher, say it.’ ‘There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, [...]
“Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle” (Psalm 43:3). IN AN AGE WHEN IT’S POPULAR FOR PEOPLE TO MAKE UP THEIR OWN SPIRITUALITY, IT’S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THE VITAL ROLE OF TRUTH. If God is an objective reality, [...]
“Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to decide” (Napoleon Bonaparte). DECISIONS ARE AN EVERYDAY REALITY, AND SOMETIMES THEY ARE HARD TO MAKE. In some instances, they are hard because we don’t have all the information we need. But at other times, our decisions are difficult because we aren’t sure what “criteria” ought [...]
“But Hezekiah did not repay according to the favor shown him, for his heart was lifted up; therefore wrath was looming over him and over Judah and Jerusalem” (2 Chronicles 32:25). WHEN HEZEKIAH ERRED BY SHOWING ALL HIS TREASURES TO THE ENVOYS FROM BABYLON, HIS ERROR WAS ALL THE WORSE BECAUSE IT SHOWED A LACK [...]
Our books are what the old-timers used to call “daybooks” — books with one page for each day of the year, containing a short, thoughtful meditation that gives the reader
... Read More »
Dear friends, Beginning today, I will be seeking to replace the arrangement that I have had for the last six years with the Broadmoor Church of Christ in Nashville, Tennessee. Fourteen years ago, in May of 1999, I embarked on a writing project that has involved books, web sites, and daily emails. I hoped that [...]
Real People Actually Saw the Resurrected Jesus
Most of the religions in the world are based on philosophical theories or unverified legends, but the gospel of Christ is based upon a historical fact: THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS FROM THE DEAD. When Christians today try to persuade others to become Christians, they do so by presenting evidence that the resurrection took place. This [...]
Handwritten Notes Are Valuable
Not long ago, I posted a short piece on Facebook expressing appreciation for an encouraging card that had been signed and sent to me by the ladies of a church in Hueytown AL. On the post, Sue Beth Haub, a friend from Indiana, commented, “There’s nothing like HANDWRITTEN, ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS from friends that you love.” [...]
The author of WordPoints.com is Gary Henry who lives in Goodlettsville, Tennessee and worships with the Broadmoor Church of Christ in Nashville. Gary is the author of the WordPoints Daybook Series and many other biblical study materials. You may contact
... Read More »
WordPoints | 106 Canton Court, Goodlettsville TN 37072 | 615-944-0694
Web Site: www.wordpoints.com | Email: garyhenry@wordpoints.com
Copyright © 2013 by Gary Henry. All rights reserved.
Connect with us via social media