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
Sensitivity to Sin (September 3)
The more we learn to love our Father, the more our hearts are going to hurt when we realize we’ve failed Him. The person who rarely sees any sin in his own life — or seeing it, is not bothered by it — is not a spiritual senior but only a sophomore.
Diligently Seeking God
Harder . . . But Much Easier (September 3)
When we try to conform externally to some of God’s will without giving Him our whole hearts, the attempt is frustrating. Halfway measures involve far more grief than wholehearted efforts. The joy of commitment can’t be enjoyed by the uncommitted.
Reaching Forward
Lost (September 3)
To say no to God’s pardon would mean throwing away everything we were created to enjoy. It would mean losing everything “life” was ever meant to be. And far worse, it would mean losing our Creator Himself — agonizing over what we had lost forever.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Reserves (September 3)
The meaning of life is to spend and be spent, and the hoarding instinct is evil. We hold things in reserve not merely to save them, but so we can spend them later on things more valuable than the things we probably would have spent them on earlier.
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 336 – Our fellowship with God depends upon our living in His truth
There is no fellowship with God, even after we obey the gospel of Christ, if we do not live, or “walk,” according to God’s will. John said, “If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.”
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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