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
Self Must Be Crucified (November 2)
“Resurrection” sounds good, but there is some dying that comes first. If there is anything other than God that we won’t give up, then the devil has our heart. “Give it up,” Jesus says. “Hold on to it, and you will die. But die, and you will live.”
Diligently Seeking God
Christianity Is Not a Detour (November 2)
Christianity is a path through the world, not a detour. As Jesus prayed for His apostles, we too are called to live “in the world” but not be “of the world,” rejecting worldly values and dedicating ourselves to God’s mission of compassion.
Reaching Forward
When Our Love for Christ Grows Weak (November 2)
Going back to the cross is a painful. No sensitive human being can think of the agony of Christ’s crucifixion and not be gut-wrenched, all the more when we realize that our own sins crucified Him. But only so can we be healed of what hurts us.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Affability (November 2)
Affability is a gift that combines gentleness and amiability, making life and communication smoother. Affable people, like Sir Thomas More, enrich our lives with kindness, easing difficult conversations and adding grace to everyday interactions.
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 345 – Prayer is something we should constantly strive to learn more about
We need to make the effort throughout life to grow deeper in the knowledge of what prayer should be. Indeed, there is more to learn about communicating with God than we could learn in a long lifetime. The challenge is to keep learning and growing.
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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