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
Faith: the Mainspring of Righteousness (March 13)
Real faith involves more than accepting the facts of the gospel intellectually. As it grows to maturity, faith turns into confidence and trust — a trust that will risk everything in order to act on what God says about Himself and His will for us.
Diligently Seeking God
A Necessary Turning (March 13)
Dressed even in the best behavior of our present spiritual condition, we are not fit to be at the banquet table of our Maker. We must be converted. Deep change must take place — so deep that it can only grow out of what is called “godly sorrow.”
Reaching Forward
Bearing What We Need to Hear (March 13)
Our problem is not a lack of ability but an unwillingness to hear. As an old maxim puts it, “The truth is not always what we want to hear.” And even when the problem is a lack of ability, that lack of ability may be the result of neglect on our part.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Truth (March 13)
A fearless commitment to truth is one of the major components of moral human character. It might even be the greatest of all. No matter what other virtues may adorn us, without a commitment to truth, everything else fades away.
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 311 – By the blood of Christ we have access to God’s presence
Because Christ shed His blood for us, we need not fear the wrath of God’s justice; we may rest in the confidence of His mercy. By the blood of Christ, we come into God’s presence and expect to “receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
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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