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 Resurrection of Condemnation (June 30)
Resurrection has two sides. For some, the resurrection will be one of “life,” but to others it will be one of “condemnation” (John 5:28,29). Human beings have eternal souls — souls that will spend eternity, if not with God, then away from Him.
Diligently Seeking God
Within the Circle of God’s Care (June 30)
The decision to walk with God, disavowing any path except that of His will, is a choice of high and ancient wisdom, one that can be made even by the most lowly. Indeed, it seems to be the lowly, more often than the mighty, who recognize this wisdom.
Reaching Forward
The Most Dangerous Place Is In Between (June 30)
When it comes to Jesus Christ, words like hatred and hostility are fearful words, to be sure. But there are some words that are far more fearful: indifference, apathy, lukewarmness, unconcern, disinterest, detachment, uninvolvement, disregard.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Newness (June 30)
We shouldn’t just look for new things to experience; we should also work on the renewal of ourselves. And that takes work. “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new” (Ursula LeGuin).
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 327 – We should learn to distinguish between good and evil as God does
If we don’t try our best to distinguish between right and wrong, a progressive darkening of our understanding will take place. God will allow us to become deluded, and we may have a hard time recognizing even basic moral distinctions.
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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