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
You Shall Be Holy (July 12)
Sometimes holiness requires physical separation (and we are foolish if we don’t understand this). But with or without physical separation, holiness requires that our principles, our values, and our decision-making — our character — be different.
Diligently Seeking God
Head and Heart (July 12)
Our obedience must be grounded in our love for God. Our love must be determined by our knowledge of God. And our knowledge of Him must come from His own self-revelation in the Scriptures. Each of these reinforces the other to help us grow.
Reaching Forward
The Worst Time to Decide (July 12)
Of all the painful emotions, perhaps the worst is despair. We all have desperate days, of course. But desperate decisions are dangerous, and so desperate days are the worst time to decide whether we’re going to yield to a temptation or say no to it.
Enthusiastic Ideas
Wholeness (July 12)
Wholeness does not come from trying to unify the various parts of ourselves; it comes from taking our rightful place in relation to the larger reality outside of ourselves. There’s no peace in our conscience without doing our duty in the world.
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 329 – We ought to trust that God’s will is the best path to follow
The mark of a truly humble person is not just that he has a moderate view of his own abilities, but also a moderate view of his own wisdom. If we trust God and are willing to rely on His higher wisdom, we will grow in true wisdom.
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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