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
Every Deed Will Be Tested (October 31)
Having given us life and a free will, God will hold us accountable for the use of our freedom of choice between good and evil. Think of it in terms of “stewardship.” With such great gifts, we will answer for our faithfulness in using them.
Diligently Seeking God
No Greater Disadvantage (October 31)
What if we find ourselves, as most of us do, already among the affluent? Then we need to be honest about the difficulties and dangers that face us, and we need to do whatever it takes to compensate for the disadvantage of our possessions.
Reaching Forward
Our Part Is to Try . . . and to Trust (October 31)
We should put away our predictions and go ahead and do the best we’re capable of doing at the moment. We must be guided by conscience and the knowledge that it always “does good to do good” — whether we can see how it’s going to happen or not.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Youthfulness (October 31)
Continued youthfulness means keeping the “romanticism” in our lives, the adventurous spirit that tastes life deeply in all of its marvelous, intriguing, and sometimes frustrating variety. It means loving life even after we’ve come to know it fully!
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 345 – Prayer is something we should constantly strive to learn more about
We need to make the effort throughout life to grow deeper in the knowledge of what prayer should be. Indeed, there is more to learn about communicating with God than we could learn in a long lifetime. The challenge is to keep learning and growing.
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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