Daily Devotion "When people observe that your life is in harmony with the (Gospel) message, they may not believe, but they know in their conscience that they have met truth." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the … [Read more...] about Day 9/4 – A Multiplying Ministry
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Day 9/3 – Being Ashamed
Daily Devotion "All people know that dishonesty is wrong. All people can identify hypocrisy. People who preach Jesus and live hypocritical lives become the subject of public ridicule and bad characters in movies. When you communicate the gospel … [Read more...] about Day 9/3 – Being Ashamed
Day 9/2 – The House of Mourning
Daily Devotion “But I say to you whoever: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.” Luke 6:27-28 How can a person do this? …only with the Holy Spirit indwelling in … [Read more...] about Day 9/2 – The House of Mourning
Day 9/1 – Prosperity Without Power
Daily Devotion …there are four spiritual disciplines we must employ: "study the Bible through; pray it in; live it out; pass it on. Prayer, the Word, obedience, and witnessing. Four simple, ordinary, everyday practices by which you and I can … [Read more...] about Day 9/1 – Prosperity Without Power
Day 8/31 – The Importance of a Vow
Daily Devotion John 8:36 says: "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." "This is the freedom known by Paul and the only true freedom possible for anyone." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary … [Read more...] about Day 8/31 – The Importance of a Vow
Day 8/30 – Contentment
Daily Devotion "Either you will be enslaved by your inability to meet your own expectations and fulfill your hope, or you will become a slave of Christ." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 8/30 – Contentment
Day 8/29 – A Second Tithe
Daily Devotion “You can easily develop an adversarial relationship with government over what you perceive to be unjust laws. But never forget that you cannot think evil of people and be a channel of God's grace to them. You may believe that … [Read more...] about Day 8/29 – A Second Tithe
Day 8/28 – Competition and Oppression
Daily Devotion “Faith in Christ is not blind submission, but intelligent assent. You cannot follow Christ without the use of your reason. "Try the spirits whether they are of God." I John 4:1 Testing requires the use of your mind. God gave you … [Read more...] about Day 8/28 – Competition and Oppression
Day 8/27 – A Life of Vanity
Daily Devotion “...God's work is found in individuals, not institutions. ... God's Church is comprised of those in whom He has done an eternal work of regeneration, a work that He alone can do.” Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 8/27 – A Life of Vanity
Day 8/26 – Spiritual Gifts
Daily Devotion “You should read and study God's Word like you read the morning newspaper. The context gives you the meaning of the words. Let the text make its case. Don't try and be cleaver by seeing any more or less in the passage than what … [Read more...] about Day 8/26 – Spiritual Gifts
Day 8/25 – Marriage or Celibacy
Daily Devotion ""... Yea, let God be true, but every man a liar ... " Romans 3:4 There are times when people say, ‘I prayed and nothing happened.’ ‘I had devotions and it’s not working.’ ‘I go to church and don’t receive anything.’ ‘I’m doing … [Read more...] about Day 8/25 – Marriage or Celibacy
Day 8/24 – Law and Self-denial
Daily Devotion “How often you would like to reach inside another and alter their perception of reality. You say to yourself, 'Why can they not understand this simple message of redemption?" …”But they cannot, and you cannot force it. Unless the … [Read more...] about Day 8/24 – Law and Self-denial
Day 8/23 – Three Kinds of People
Daily Devotion “This is the Christian walk: to use our spiritual gifts to edify the Body, to love one another and serve one another selflessly, to show sacrificial behavior in our marriages and raising our families, and to display the miracle … [Read more...] about Day 8/23 – Three Kinds of People
Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
Daily Devotion “…to the degree that you understand your depravity and propensity to drift into trouble, you will eagerly submit to the authority of Christ in your life.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary … [Read more...] about Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
Day 8/21 – Unity and Union
Daily Devotion “You can no longer view people "after the flesh." All are of equal worth and significance in the economy of God, and you must view them through that lens. This does not come naturally. You must discipline yourself to treat people … [Read more...] about Day 8/21 – Unity and Union
Day 8/20 – The Uniqueness of Grace
Daily Devotion “Like many of you, the universe continues to overwhelm me". If you look for our nearest neighboring galaxy, its Andromeda. "The Andromeda Galaxy is only 2 million light-years away, but has over “ONE TRILLION” stars. If you … [Read more...] about Day 8/20 – The Uniqueness of Grace
Day 8/19 – An Illustration of Grace
Daily Devotion “You will carry into eternity the product of your investment in this life. Life is too short and the stakes too high to live mediocre lives.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt” ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 8/19 – An Illustration of Grace