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 Gave Himself Up for the Church (May 5)
Sacrifice is what shows the extent of love. Christ did more than say words of love concerning us; He gave Himself for us. So let’s celebrate Christ’s sacrifice. And let’s not be reluctant to celebrate the church which, by His love, became His bride.
Diligently Seeking God
Seeking a God Who Is Both Far and Near (May 5)
Teilhard de Chardin wrote, “All of us, Lord, from the moment we are born feel within us this disturbing mixture of remoteness and nearness.” Although we’re cut off from God, He is still not very far away. God is near us, waiting to be found.
Reaching Forward
Do It Because You Don’t Want To (May 5)
Today, if there’s some unpleasant little duty that could easily be procrastinated, do it just because you don’t want to. Put the flesh in its place! Teach and train your body to take orders from your spirit. Someday, you’ll be mighty glad you did.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Paradigms (May 5)
We must do our best to bring our perspectives into alignment with reality. Quite fortunately, we’re not stuck with the set of paradigms we have right now; we can exchange them for better ones. And doing this is a part of the main business of life.
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 319 – God wants us to give a worthy effort to our daily work
One day, we will answer for how we have used all that God has given us. When that time comes, we will want to be able to look back on a lifetime of work that was trustworthy. We will not want to be workers “ashamed” of our work (2 Timothy 2:15).
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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