“Because of laziness the building decays, and through idleness of hands the house leaks” (Ecclesiastes 10:18). IF OUR GOAL IS GODLY CHARACTER, THAT GOAL WILL NOT BE REACHED BY ACCIDENT OR BY INACTIVITY. The fact that salvation is by grace means many things, BUT IT DOESN’T MEAN THAT THE LAZY WILL BE SAVED. To Timothy, [...]
“Man unites himself with the world in the process of creation” (Erich Fromm). IN ONE SENSE, WE CAN’T REALLY “MAKE” ANYTHING; WE CAN ONLY REARRANGE WHAT’S ALREADY BEEN MADE. But what marvelous rearrangements we can sometimes achieve! A world in which things like the Eiffel Tower or the Egyptian Pyramids can be made is a [...]
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Ephesians 3:20-21). THE EXPERIENCE OF GOD CAN BE SO MUCH GREATER THAN ANY [...]
“He flung himself from the room, flung himself upon his horse, and rode madly off in all directions” (Stephen Butler Leacock). AMONG THOSE WHO HAVE NO “DIRECTION” IN LIFE, THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS. One is the person who has no goal at all. But the other is the fellow in Leacock’s description: he [...]
“He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it” (1 Peter 3:10-11). MAKING BIG PROGRESS IN LIFE IS JOYFUL, BUT MAKING LITTLE PROGRESS MAY BE MORE [...]
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). IT’S HEALTHY TO DO SOMETHING EVERY DAY THAT WE REALLY DON’T WANT TO DO — JUST FOR THE EXERCISE. There is a great benefit in PRACTICING the art of self-discipline, [...]
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
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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
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