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
Christ Jesus, Our Hope (May 25)
“All we want in Christ, we shall find in Christ. If we want little, we shall find little. If we want much, we shall find much; but if, in utter helplessness, we cast our all on Christ, he will be to us the whole treasury of God” (Henry Whipple).
Diligently Seeking God
When Sorrow Turns to Self-Pity (May 25)
The sorrow of the world is deadly because it indulges in self-justification. It fuels resentment and resistance to God. Like Cain, the self-pitying soul feels no genuine remorse for evil. He merely whines, “My punishment is greater than I can bear!”
Reaching Forward
We’re Hindered If We Try to See Ahead (May 25)
Canaan was different than anything Abraham could have imagined in Ur, but the result of sojourning there was also better than anything he could have enjoyed elsewhere. He “waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.”
Enthusiastic Ideas
Spirituality (May 25)
The question posed by spirituality is not trivial. If reality does have a spiritual dimension, dealing irresponsibly with that reality would be foolish at least, and quite possibly disastrous. Spirituality deserves quite careful consideration.
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 322 – There must be harmony between our principles and our practice
Integrity means that there is a unity to our character: we live in our daily lives by the same principles we say we adhere to in our hearts. One popular way of describing integrity is to say that we “practice what we preach” (or we “walk our talk”).
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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