Daily Devotion “You cannot know until after you believe and speak; that is the order: believe, speak, know. You cannot alter it. You can spend your life seeking to save it while you live for self, or you can recognize that because death awaits … [Read more...] about Day 9/28 – Handling Disappointment
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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 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 8/14 – Obeying God
Daily Devotion “Humility of mind means truly esteeming others better than yourself (Philippians 2:3). Humility of mind means not finding fault with a brother or sister, but finding fruit — approving those things which are excellent within them. … [Read more...] about Day 8/14 – Obeying God
Day 7/7 – A Time to Disobey
Daily Devotion "Heaven is not a reward, it is a gift." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) A Time to Disobey Day One Hundred Eighty-eight "And Elijah said … [Read more...] about Day 7/7 – A Time to Disobey
Day 6/14 – The Danger of Presumption
Daily Devotion “God gave you your days upon earth to prepare you for an eternity with Him. You may not have a great deal to say about your standard of living in this life; Providence determines your gifts, abilities, circumstances, and … [Read more...] about Day 6/14 – The Danger of Presumption
Day 6/10 – Subjective Application
Daily Devotion “Highly opinionated people are often willful people. They have a keen sense of what is right, but risk being unwilling to submit their standards to the Lordship of Christ. Strong opinions can warp obedience, causing the holder to … [Read more...] about Day 6/10 – Subjective Application
Day 6/6 – Law and Request
Daily Devotion “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10). This is not judgment for sin, … [Read more...] about Day 6/6 – Law and Request
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 5/30 – The Double Edge of Responsibility
Daily Devotion “Why are you here? The whole of Scripture asserts that this life is the seed-time of eternity. Your only purpose for living this life is to prepare for an eternity with God. "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our … [Read more...] about Day 5/30 – The Double Edge of Responsibility
Day 5/18 – Doing Things For God
Daily Devotion "Jesus Christ is sovereign over earth, but what we do on earth has profound spiritual implications for each of us that will last for eternity. As citizens of heaven, we must live with the spiritual reality of the universe in … [Read more...] about Day 5/18 – Doing Things For God
Day 5/9 – Creating The Work Of God
Daily Devotion "Every sin is an act of cosmic treason, a futile attempt to dethrone God in His sovereign authority." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Creating The Work Of … [Read more...] about Day 5/9 – Creating The Work Of God
Day 4/17 – The Return of Christ
Daily Devotion "God doesn't need a lot to do a lot. All David had was five stones. And all David used was one." Tony Evans ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) The Return of Christ Day … [Read more...] about Day 4/17 – The Return of Christ