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
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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 5/14 – 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 5/1 – Blessing God
Daily Devotion “If you accept the Blessed hope promised by God, you must reject the hope of the world.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Blessing … [Read more...] about Day 5/1 – Blessing God
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 4/16 – The Glory of God 2
Daily Devotion “Hebrews 11:6 declares that without faith, it is impossible to please God, for he that comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. There are many ways to please God, but none … [Read more...] about Day 4/16 – The Glory of God 2
Day 4/15 – The Glory of God
Daily Devotion "Trials are to see if you believe what you say you believe." Tony Evans ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) The Glory of God Day One Hundred Five "Thus says the Lord … [Read more...] about Day 4/15 – The Glory of God
Day 3/10 – Fear and Love
Daily Devotion "We are lost when human opinion means more to us than God’s." D A Carson ("Don Carson") ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Fear and Love Day Sixty-nine "Herein is our … [Read more...] about Day 3/10 – Fear and Love
Day 2/9 – Muddled Motives
Daily Devotion "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will." Ephesians 1:5. "All that God does is for His glory, serving His purpose. God did not create you for … [Read more...] about Day 2/9 – Muddled Motives
Day 1/24 – God’s Commandments Are Good
Daily Devotion "The whole of Scripture asserts that this life is the seedtime 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 hearts unto wisdom. … [Read more...] about Day 1/24 – God’s Commandments Are Good
Day 1/10 – The Price of Peace
Daily Devotion “The heroes of life are not those born wealthy, living seemingly carefree existences, but those who face the disappointments of life in the power of God.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a … [Read more...] about Day 1/10 – The Price of Peace
Day 1/5 – If We Only Knew the Future
Daily Devotion “You get to decide whether you wish to be judged by God's standard or your own. But you must make the decision now. If you want to be judged by God's standard, you cannot judge others by your own standard. If you choose your own … [Read more...] about Day 1/5 – If We Only Knew the Future
Day 12/24 – Repentance
Daily Devotion James 3 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Merry Christmas Eve! ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 12/24 – Repentance
Day 9/28 – Handling Disappointment
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
Day 9/27 – Inner Renewal
Daily Devotion "I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess." Martin Luther ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 9/27 – Inner Renewal