Daily Devotion "An understanding of the grace of God results in works. But the works are a response to God — not a means of getting God to respond to them. ‘I labor more abundantly than everyone,’ Paul says. ‘Because God has been so good to me, … [Read more...] about Day 10/7 – Self-Justification
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Day 10/6 – A Clean Conscience (Part Two)
Daily Devotion Jesus says in John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a … [Read more...] about Day 10/6 – A Clean Conscience (Part Two)
Day 10/4 – A Pliable Conscience
Daily Devotion "When we were new in faith, many of us looked at works — Bible study, prayer, service, tithing — as ways to get God to respond to us. But as we grow in faith, we come to understand that works are not meant to get God to respond … [Read more...] about Day 10/4 – A Pliable Conscience
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
Day 9/26 – Earthen Vessels
Daily Devotion “The ability to be a disciple is ours through the resources of Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 1: 3); the only factor we need to add to the equation is that of our wills.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of … [Read more...] about Day 9/26 – Earthen Vessels
Day 9/25 – Grief and Anger
Daily Devotion “God can make the very worst things that ever happened in your life to work for your very best, if you have faith.” Zac Poonen ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Grief and … [Read more...] about Day 9/25 – Grief and Anger
Day 9/23 – Commending the Conscience
Daily Devotion “The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.” Dwight L. Moody ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Commending the Conscience Day Two Hundred … [Read more...] about Day 9/23 – Commending the Conscience
Day 9/22 – We Faint Not
Daily Devotion “Becoming a Christian is free of charge. It costs the believer absolutely nothing: “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may … [Read more...] about Day 9/22 – We Faint Not
Day 9/16 – The Weaker Brother
Daily Devotion "You will never exaggerate when you speak good things of God. It is not possible to do so. Try, dear brethren, and boast in the Lord." Charles Spurgeon ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A … [Read more...] about Day 9/16 – The Weaker Brother
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 9/12 – Brevity of Life
Daily Devotion “If Christ has died for me, ungodly asylum I am, without strength as I am, then I cannot live in sin any longer, but must arouse myself to love and serve Him who has redeemed me.” Charles Spurgeon ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 9/12 – Brevity of Life
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 9/1 – 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 8/20 – The Uniqueness of Grace
Daily Devotion “Like many of you, the universe continues to overwhelm me". If you look for our nearest neighboring galaxy, its Andromeda. "The Andromeda Galaxy is only 2 million light-years away, but has over “ONE TRILLION” stars. If you … [Read more...] about Day 8/20 – The Uniqueness of Grace
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 8/18 – The Foundation of Grace
Daily Devotion "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. Acts 28:24 Some believed and some didn’t. That’s still the way it is — even among Christians. … Some Christians believe what God says and some “so-called … [Read more...] about Day 8/18 – The Foundation of Grace