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
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Obeying the Gospel
Choose Life! (November 4)
We haven’t “chosen life” if we’re not doing the kinds of things Moses commanded Israel to do in Deuteronomy 30:20, “loving the Lord your God, obeying His voice and holding fast to him.” Choosing life is not a passive experience but an active one.
Diligently Seeking God
Lest We Forget the Goal (November 4)
The goal of God’s commandment is love: a love from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. True faith seeks God and results in love, marking us as disciples. Without love, our spiritual journey risks missing the point entirely.
Reaching Forward
We Can’t Grow If We Can’t Let Go (November 4)
Even when we’re going someplace exceedingly wonderful, saying goodbye is never easy. So this thing we call growth is a bittersweet blessing. So let’s keep a clear head, say our goodbyes with gratitude, and “go on to perfection.”
Enthusiastic Ideas
Productiveness (November 4)
If worthy work is to be done, enthusiasm must be matched by expertise. There is simply no shortcut to excellence. To be productive, we must undergo training, accept discipline, and learn how to do what we do in a skillful way.
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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