Daily Devotion “Christianity is a religion of rescue. It is designed for the desperate. It is for people who have a craving for something more than they can eke out of life by themselves. They are candidates for what Jesus has to say. They are … [Read more...] about Day 9/24 – Tempting God
Commitment
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
Day 7/29 – The Path to Heaven
Daily Devotion “The results of ‘letting the Word of Christ dwell in you richly’ (Colossians 3) being exactly the same as being ‘filled with the Spirit’ (Ephesians 5), it follows that the Word and the Spirit are intimately linked together. If … [Read more...] about Day 7/29 – The Path to Heaven
Day 7/18 – Holiness
Daily Devotion "Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do." Billy … [Read more...] about Day 7/18 – Holiness
Day 7/13 – Biblical Relationships
Daily Devotion “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith." Billy Graham ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 7/13 – Biblical Relationships
Day 6/11 – Two Kinds of Vessels
Daily Devotion "How we read the Scripture is of integral importance because it determines whether or not we are tethered to the underlying spiritual reality of the universe, which is grounded in the authority of God. Paul declares in 1 … [Read more...] about Day 6/11 – Two Kinds of Vessels
Day 6/4 – Never Say No to God
Daily Devotion "Jesus here tells us we cannot be assured of entrance into heaven unless we do the will of His Father. Note with me that, like the children of Israel, the people to whom He refers in this passage are deluded. They think they are … [Read more...] about Day 6/4 – Never Say No to God
Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender
Daily Devotion “Mercy is the setting aside of justice, it is not the setting aside of consequences. The mercy of God does not eliminate the consequences of the sin. If you stand on the tallest building in a large city, and in a moment of … [Read more...] about Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender
Day 5/25 – Used by God
Daily Devotion Jesus "...tells us in Matthew 24: 35, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words shall not pass away.” He expects us therefore to obey His eternal words. In Luke 6: 46, He asks, “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not … [Read more...] about Day 5/25 – Used by God
Day 5/21 – The Primacy of God’s Glory
Daily Devotion “There are only two people in life that can hurt you: you and God. Because He is good, seeking only your best, in the final analysis, only you can destroy your life.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts … [Read more...] about Day 5/21 – The Primacy of God’s Glory
Day 5/20 – Skepticism and Faith
Daily Devotion “The difference between a knife in the hand of an assassin and a surgeon is intent. Both inflict severe pain. You must decide whether God is an assassin or a surgeon. But remember, your choice does not change God, only your … [Read more...] about Day 5/20 – Skepticism and Faith
Day 4/19 – Disappointed Hope
Daily Devotion "Don't magnify your problems, magnify your God...he's got you covered." Tony Evans ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Disappointed Hope Day One Hundred Nine "For we … [Read more...] about Day 4/19 – Disappointed Hope
Day 4/18 – Faith and Hope
Daily Devotion “You learn to live and you live to learn. Unused muscles tend to become stiff and atrophy; exercise keeps them strong and limber. One of the ingredients ensuring a strong and limber spiritual life is a teachable heart.” Walter … [Read more...] about Day 4/18 – Faith and Hope
Day 4/13 – Hope In vs. Hope For
Daily Devotion “People can accept, distort, manipulate, and reject whatever evidence they see. Your only reliable gauge remains God's Word. If He said it, you can count on His doing it. Are you willing to live with the affirmation of no one … [Read more...] about Day 4/13 – Hope In vs. Hope For
Day 3/21 – Think No Evil
Daily Devotion "People do not want to fear God because of their commitment to their own autonomy and they do not want to have to give account for their behavior." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts From The Diary of A … [Read more...] about Day 3/21 – Think No Evil
Day 3/1 – Love, Grace, and Faith
Daily Devotion "When you go through struggles, you need someone to come alongside of you and remind you that there is hope ahead. You need to hear a Word to point your thoughts in the direction of God and His goodness again. So do I. And so do … [Read more...] about Day 3/1 – Love, Grace, and Faith
Day 2/24 – Biblical Application
Daily Devotion "Faith is commitment without knowing whether the object of your faith will meet your expectations. You have faith in an antibiotic and take the drug without knowing before the fact if it will cure your illness. The object of … [Read more...] about Day 2/24 – Biblical Application