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
Israel’s Day of Atonement (July 31)
Israel was fortunate to have such a stark reminder as the Day of Atonement. And today, we lose much of the depth that should characterize our godliness if we never think of sin except to say, “Sin? It’s no big deal. God’s grace has got me covered.”
Diligently Seeking God
A Difficult Thing for Good People to Do (July 31)
Let us not be deceived. That which passes for “religion” can delude us into thinking that we’re closer to God than we are. It may even be that we are dead, though we have a reputation for being alive. It happened at Sardis; it can happen to us.
Reaching Forward
Taking Time to Think (July 31)
There is an irony here. The less time we have to think, the more we need to think! So I recommend to you my discovery: I’ve found that I need an hour each day just to think — except on extremely busy days, when I’ve found I need two.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Modesty (July 31)
There was a time when being modestly reserved was seen as a virtue. The restraint of the reticent person was admired. But that is no longer true. In our star-crazed culture of advertising and entertainment, those who aren’t “outgoing” are pitied.
Obeying the Gospel
Israel’s Day of Atonement (July 31)
Israel was fortunate to have such a stark reminder as the Day of Atonement. And today, we lose much of the depth that should characterize our godliness if we never think of sin except to say, “Sin? It’s no big deal. God’s grace has got me covered.”
Diligently Seeking God
A Difficult Thing for Good People to Do (July 31)
Let us not be deceived. That which passes for “religion” can delude us into thinking that we’re closer to God than we are. It may even be that we are dead, though we have a reputation for being alive. It happened at Sardis; it can happen to us.
Reaching Forward
Taking Time to Think (July 31)
There is an irony here. The less time we have to think, the more we need to think! So I recommend to you my discovery: I’ve found that I need an hour each day just to think — except on extremely busy days, when I’ve found I need two.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Modesty (July 31)
There was a time when being modestly reserved was seen as a virtue. The restraint of the reticent person was admired. But that is no longer true. In our star-crazed culture of advertising and entertainment, those who aren’t “outgoing” are pitied.
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 231 – Our relationships with fellow Christians should be Christlike
There is nothing that impacts the spread of the gospel any more than the way Christians treat each other. Let’s learn how we can better relate to our “siblings” in the Lord’s family. The Lord Himself has some wonderful things to teach us about this.
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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