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
Obtained with Christ’s Blood (May 18)
If Christ bought the church with His blood, it is not our church to do with as we wish; it is His church. May we never quit calling it what it is. The church of God. The church which He bought with His Son’s blood. The church that belongs to Christ.
Diligently Seeking God
Yielding to God (May 18)
We do not know how to pray as we ought, even to know what to ask for. Here, then, is an opportunity for us to learn humility. We can defer to the Lord and pray for help in our praying. We can pray for Him to do whatever, in His wisdom, He sees best.
Reaching Forward
When We’re Moved by Love (May 18)
Your activities must be motivated by love, first for God and second for your neighbor. If that’s the case (and God knows whether it is or not), then discouragement will not defeat you. Other motives may falter, but “many waters cannot quench love.”
Enthusiastic Ideas
Generosity (May 18)
At some point, our generosity needs to become sacrificial. So sale-shoppers and coupon-clippers, be advised: generosity never goes on sale. Generosity is measured in terms of sacrifice, and truly generous gifts are never affordable.
Obeying the Gospel
Obtained with Christ’s Blood (May 18)
If Christ bought the church with His blood, it is not our church to do with as we wish; it is His church. May we never quit calling it what it is. The church of God. The church which He bought with His Son’s blood. The church that belongs to Christ.
Diligently Seeking God
Yielding to God (May 18)
We do not know how to pray as we ought, even to know what to ask for. Here, then, is an opportunity for us to learn humility. We can defer to the Lord and pray for help in our praying. We can pray for Him to do whatever, in His wisdom, He sees best.
Reaching Forward
When We’re Moved by Love (May 18)
Your activities must be motivated by love, first for God and second for your neighbor. If that’s the case (and God knows whether it is or not), then discouragement will not defeat you. Other motives may falter, but “many waters cannot quench love.”
Enthusiastic Ideas
Generosity (May 18)
At some point, our generosity needs to become sacrificial. So sale-shoppers and coupon-clippers, be advised: generosity never goes on sale. Generosity is measured in terms of sacrifice, and truly generous gifts are never affordable.
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 221 – Choices are the stuff out of which life is made
Our eternal destiny will depend on what we did when we had to chose between alternatives. Do we realize the importance of our choices? Are we willing to take responsibility for them? And most important, are we ready to begin making better choices?
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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