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)
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.
Diligently Seeking God
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.
Reaching Forward
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.
Enthusiastic Ideas
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.
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 307 – Preparation is an important part of faithful service to Christ
Let’s identify some things in the Lord’s work that we can’t do as well as we’d like. And then let’s plan our preparation, so we can be vessels “for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.”
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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