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

The Horrible Lie We Tell Ourselves (February 11)

The Horrible Lie We Tell Ourselves (February 11)

If we believe our hands can achieve anything our minds can conceive, we’re telling ourselves a horrible lie. We’re not invincible, and and we’re not the masters of our destiny. If we think we are, we’re being not only foolish but self-destructive.

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Diligently Seeking God

The Face of Friendship (February 11)

The Face of Friendship (February 11)

As rebels against God’s love, we are right to fear the consequences of our rebellion. But the wonder of God’s character is the grace by which He is willing and able to make us His friends once again. He is eager to welcome us back home.

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Reaching Forward

A Heart Will Find Its Home (February 11)

A Heart Will Find Its Home (February 11)

By our nature, we are creatures who seek, and every kind of seeking that we may engage in has its own set of consequences. Depending on what we seek and how we seek it, we will each arrive at a “goal” that is the ultimate outcome of our seeking.

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Enthusiastic Ideas

Standards (February 11)

Standards (February 11)

Some of the best work we ever do is the work of upgrading our personal standards. None of us has a perfect set of standards yet, and so we need to be working continually on their quality, aligning them with principles of time-tested value.

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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 - WordPoints

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 - WordPoints

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 - WordPoints

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

Daily Family Bible Studies - WordPoints

Other Resources

Articles - Gary Henry - WordPoints

Articles

Short essays by Gary Henry from various published sources over the years. Many different topics.

Sermon Outlines - Gary Henry - WordPoints

Sermons

Sermon outlines are not just for preachers. These outlines also serve as good personal Bible studies.

Lectures - Gary Henry - WordPoints

Lectures

These are lectures delivered by Gary Henry in environments that are somewhat more "academic."

WordPoints Mobile App

WordPoints Mobile App

This handy app is free and makes it easy to read WordPoints content on your mobile device.

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Free PDF Downloads

Much of the content on WordPoints is available in printable PDF documents. Downloads are free.

Bulk Book Discounts - WordPoints

Bulk Discount on Our Books

If you give copies of our books to others, here is a quantity discount that make them less expensive.

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