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
To Him Be Glory and Dominion (July 4)
Eternal with God the Father, Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega. The world was created through Him, and He is moving history toward its final destination. For us, salvation means this: being found “in Christ” when He returns.
Diligently Seeking God
Made to be Filled (July 4)
There is no higher request we can make than to be filled with God. When we see this as the meaning of life — to be filled with God ourselves, and then to communicate Him to others — we can begin to fulfill the potential for which we were made.
Reaching Forward
Glad to be Unsatisfied (July 4)
No one gets to have everything they desire in this world. Each person has some emptiness that never completely goes away. God has placed “eternity in [our] hearts” and given us some needs that, to be quite honest, have no satisfaction in this world.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Patriotism (July 4)
True patriots are conscious of a stewardship: a responsibility to handle carefully the good things they’ve inherited (making them even better, if they can) and then to pass them on. Patriots worthy of the name are never bullies. They’re caretakers.
Obeying the Gospel
To Him Be Glory and Dominion (July 4)
Eternal with God the Father, Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega. The world was created through Him, and He is moving history toward its final destination. For us, salvation means this: being found “in Christ” when He returns.
Diligently Seeking God
Made to be Filled (July 4)
There is no higher request we can make than to be filled with God. When we see this as the meaning of life — to be filled with God ourselves, and then to communicate Him to others — we can begin to fulfill the potential for which we were made.
Reaching Forward
Glad to be Unsatisfied (July 4)
No one gets to have everything they desire in this world. Each person has some emptiness that never completely goes away. God has placed “eternity in [our] hearts” and given us some needs that, to be quite honest, have no satisfaction in this world.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Patriotism (July 4)
True patriots are conscious of a stewardship: a responsibility to handle carefully the good things they’ve inherited (making them even better, if they can) and then to pass them on. Patriots worthy of the name are never bullies. They’re caretakers.
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 106 – We are in the church which belongs to Christ only if we obey His word
Even if the sign out front says the church we attend is “of Christ,” that does not make it so. Regardless of the name we wear, if we are not governed by Christ’s authority, and if we do not love Him as we should, then we have no connection to Him.
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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