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
Job’s Faith (July 26)
For all Job knew, he was going to die from his afflictions, but if so, he was unconcerned: “For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth” (Job 19:25,26). Job knew God would be waiting for him on the other side.
Diligently Seeking God
Seeking God, Serving Others (July 26)
Self-sacrificial love is a choice, and making the choice takes more than a positive mental attitude. It takes keeping ourselves reverently and gratefully at the foot of the Cross, where our Lord chose to serve our needs with great sacrifice.
Reaching Forward
No Day Ever Comes Back (July 26)
We need to see time as a resource over which we’ve been made stewards. This treasure has been committed to us with the understanding that we are to use it to the best advantage, and that we will eventually have to give account for our stewardship.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Professionalism (July 26)
We can hold ourselves to higher standards, finer ethics, and better self-discipline than those who are content to just get by. If your work is worth doing, it’s worth doing with excellence. You wouldn’t want it any other way, would you?
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 331 – Our goal ought to be to present the gospel to as many people as possible
We ought to sow the seed of the kingdom as generously and enthusiastically as we can. There isn’t a more worthy work that we could do in this world, and if doing that work is our honest goal, God will see that we have the opportunity to be involved.
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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