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
In Christ: Reconciliation to God (January 19)
God is at the center of both our problem and its solution. The gospel is not primarily about our broken social relationships. These are but symptoms of the real problem: our broken relationship with God. That is what the gospel wants to fix.
Diligently Seeking God
Letting People Be People (January 19)
Nothing short of divine love can equip us to love others, for it is our security in God’s perfect love that makes it safe to love those who are not perfect. Without the God who ordained them, the laws of love would be difficult and dangerous indeed.
Reaching Forward
The Importance of Goals to Grow Toward (January 19)
It doesn’t do much good to simply say, “I know I need to be a better person.” Instead, we need to take an honest inventory of our personal traits on a regular basis and then make definite commitments to change our character, God being our Helper.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Spontaneity (January 19)
The desire to break out of our routines and do something unplanned and unpredictable is not a bad desire. It must be managed with wisdom, of course, but there’s no denying that spontaneity can be a potent force for good in our lives.
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 304 – It is a blessing to have others who will correct us
Sometimes those who correct us may err in the way they go about it. Even so, we should profit from the feedback. The source of the feedback shouldn’t matter very much. In fact, our enemies will often tell us more of the truth than our friends will.
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 make for good personal Bible studies.
Lectures
These are lectures delivered by Gary Henry in environments that are somewhat more “academic.”
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