Resources for the Devout Life
Christian daily devotional books and Bible study tools from WordPoints. Daily meditations by Gary Henry, encouraging growth in devotion to God.
Meditations for Daily Growth
Obeying the Gospel
The Way of God More Accurately (March 21)
Fervent and faithful, at least to the best of his understanding, Apollos needed to be shown “the way of God more accurately” (Acts 18:26). And to his credit, when Priscilla and Aquila showed him where his understanding had been lacking, he changed.
Diligently Seeking God
The Danger of Undiscovered Sin (March 21)
We desire other people to think about us as we wish them to think, but we also desire to think about ourselves as we wish to think. We tend to deceive ourselves about ourselves. We all have “secret faults” that are “hidden” from our own sight.
Reaching Forward
A Love Worth Dying For (March 21)
Jesus said, “He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life” (John 12:25). We do ourselves a favor, and we show the greatest honor to God, when we loosen our grip on our lives in this world.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Sincerity (March 20)
The main thing in life is not to prey upon people but to render them service. And if we want to help those around us in significant ways, we must offer them something money cannot buy: genuineness. That’s what opens the door to a beneficial life.
Obeying the Gospel
The Way of God More Accurately (March 21)
Fervent and faithful, at least to the best of his understanding, Apollos needed to be shown “the way of God more accurately” (Acts 18:26). And to his credit, when Priscilla and Aquila showed him where his understanding had been lacking, he changed.
Diligently Seeking God
The Danger of Undiscovered Sin (March 21)
We desire other people to think about us as we wish them to think, but we also desire to think about ourselves as we wish to think. We tend to deceive ourselves about ourselves. We all have “secret faults” that are “hidden” from our own sight.
Reaching Forward
A Love Worth Dying For (March 21)
Jesus said, “He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life” (John 12:25). We do ourselves a favor, and we show the greatest honor to God, when we loosen our grip on our lives in this world.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Sincerity (March 20)
The main thing in life is not to prey upon people but to render them service. And if we want to help those around us in significant ways, we must offer them something money cannot buy: genuineness. That’s what opens the door to a beneficial life.
Challenging Every Person to Take God More Seriously
Is devotion to God your primary passion? Our daily devotionals and Bible studies are designed to help you pursue this goal. More than mere fluff, our readings are “devotionals with a difference.” If you’re ready to reach toward spiritual growth, we’re here to support you.
Devotional Meditation
Rather than thinking about God casually, meditation is a deep pondering of His truth. When we meditate devotionally, the facts about God are given more than a “passing glance.” We think about them intently and lovingly so their meaning can truly sink in.
Daily Devotional Books
Unfortunately, many of the best-selling devotionals are popular not because they produce greater devotion to God but because they give the reader a sugary “high.” They aim to make the reader feel better, but they do little to stimulate significant spiritual growth.
Devotion to God
Devotional strength must be built up by constant, disciplined practice over time. Paul reminded his young friend Timothy of this when he said, “Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all” (1 Timothy 4:15).
Themes for Families to Talk About
DFBS 212 – God should be able to count on our faithfulness
Let’s strengthen our faith, so that when God sees our hearts, He will know that we, like Job, can be counted on. Let’s be a steadfast people, a people who would not blink if the devil himself looked us in the eye and tempted us to deny God.
Other Resources
Articles
Short essays by Gary Henry from various published sources over the years. Many different topics.
Sermons
Sermon outlines are not just for preachers. These outlines also serve as good personal Bible studies.
Lectures
These are lectures delivered by Gary Henry in environments that are somewhat more “academic.”
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