Daily Devotion "True faith will inevitably manifest itself in the performance of works of obedience... The performance of works are the result of faith and the fruit of justification." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of … [Read more...] about Day 5/29 – God’s Memory
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Day 5/27 – Faith and Reason
Daily Devotion “God charges the state with the task of justice, the individual with forgiveness. When the state seeks to be merciful, oppression and injustice reign. When the individual seeks justice, relationships are broken, for all are … [Read more...] about Day 5/27 – Faith and Reason
Day 5/26 – How God Punishes
Daily Devotion “Anyone who takes his faith seriously and speaks in behalf of Christ and His kingdom will be accused of fanaticism at some point." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 5/26 – How God Punishes
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 5/24 – Who is Watching?
Daily Devotion “Your mind controls your emotion and your will determines what you think, i.e., what the mind chooses to think about or dwell on is controlled by the will. You can choose to meditate on the goodness of God or on your wounded … [Read more...] about Day 5/24 – Who is Watching?
Day 5/23 – The Life of Death
Daily Devotion "At the moment I sin, I desire the sin more than I desire to please God." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) The Life of Death Day One Hundred … [Read more...] about Day 5/23 – The Life of Death
Day 5/22 – Hope and Skepticism
Daily Devotion "No matter who we are, we all have presuppositions that we are forced to base our lives on but cannot prove. It is as though God has woven faith into the fabric of the universe. The unavoidably of death forces us each to make a … [Read more...] about Day 5/22 – Hope and Skepticism
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 5/14 – Faith and Reason
Daily Devotion "The prophet Daniel serves as an example of how to thrive in a hostile culture. Growing up in ancient Babylon, though he was immersed in the learning of the Chaldeans, “Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself” … [Read more...] about Day 5/14 – Faith and Reason
Day 5/10 – Measuring the Work of God
Daily Devotion “An axiom of Scripture is: Steward the temporal; give your life in exchange for the eternal. Keep the value of your possessions in proper perspective; they are resources given by God to assist you in investing in "the fruit that … [Read more...] about Day 5/10 – Measuring the Work of God
Day 5/7 – Establishing Goals
Daily Devotion “...as a child of God, when you sin you do not spiritually die, but you are separated from the Lord. You cannot be knowingly disobedient to Jesus and experience fellowship with Him.“ Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 5/7 – Establishing Goals
Day 5/6 – The Righteousness of God
Daily Devotion "In the eye of the storm, You remain in control; And in the middle of the war, You guard my soul; You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn; Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm." Ryan … [Read more...] about Day 5/6 – The Righteousness of God
Day 5/2 – Mundane Life
Daily Devotion "The Word of God can be in the mind without being in the heart; but it cannot be in the heart without first being in the mind." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 5/2 – Mundane Life
Day 4/29 – What Is The Ministry?
Daily Devotion “…all who encounter Christ have this two¬ pronged response of unworthiness and a willingness to follow His leadership. If either is lacking, your regeneration should be held in doubt.” Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 4/29 – What Is The Ministry?
Day 4/28 – Excuses
Daily Devotion “You must be diligent to carefully steward the precious time God gives you. Like any other resource, if you do not plan your time it will evaporate without your being able to account for it.” Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 4/28 – Excuses
Day 4/25 – Submit To Your Husbands
Daily Devotion "Paul says, "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that … [Read more...] about Day 4/25 – Submit To Your Husbands
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