Daily Devotion “The Scriptures unanimously declare the self-sufficiency of God. "If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof." {Psalms 50:12} We, His creatures, can add nothing to Him or what He does. … [Read more...] about Day 9/15 – The Divine Dwelling Place
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Day 9/14 – The Value of Self-discipline
Daily Devotion "If you want that splendid power in Prayer, you must remain in loving, living, lasting, conscious, practical, abiding union with the Lord Jesus Christ." Charles Spurgeon ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 9/14 – The Value of Self-discipline
Day 9/13 – Freedom in Christ
Daily Devotion "Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still." E.M. Bounds ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Freedom in Christ Day Two Hundred … [Read more...] about Day 9/13 – Freedom in Christ
Day 9/11 – The Time of Esther
Daily Devotion “...You must take care that a legitimate concern not become an excuse to disobey.” “...One of the first signs of turning from your call is an undue concern for the wife and children. Christ, not your family, determines your call. … [Read more...] about Day 9/11 – The Time of Esther
Day 9/9 – Do Good to the Undeserving
Daily Devotion "Outside of the cross of Jesus Christ, there is no hope in this world. That cross and resurrection at the core of the Gospel is the only hope for humanity. Wherever you go, ask God for wisdom on how to get that Gospel in, even in … [Read more...] about Day 9/9 – Do Good to the Undeserving
Day 9/8 – Faith vs. Timidity
Daily Devotion “God, in His infinite grace, made heaven available on the basis of what He did, not your accomplishments. Neither your assets nor your liabilities play a role in whether you are able to go to heaven; it is a work done solely by … [Read more...] about Day 9/8 – Faith vs. Timidity
Day 9/7 – Capricious Authority
Daily Devotion "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing" Martin Luther ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Capricious Authority Day Two … [Read more...] about Day 9/7 – Capricious Authority
Day 9/5 – Judging Disputes
Daily Devotion “Your heart may burst with love and devotion to Christ, causing you to want to do great things for Him. This is only natural and God accepts such expressions. But remember what He said to King Solomon: "...walk in My statutes and … [Read more...] about Day 9/5 – Judging Disputes
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