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
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Day 9/20 – Ascension
Daily Devotion “Faith makes all things possible... love makes all things easy.” Dwight L. Moody ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Ascension Day Two Hundred Sixty-three "Nevertheless I … [Read more...] about Day 9/20 – Ascension
Day 9/15 – The Divine Dwelling Place
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
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 8/15 – An Illogical Bible
Daily Devotion .“You submit to authority, not because that authority is infallible, nor because you can clearly see the rationale behind your needing to submit. Rather, you submit because the One who superintends the affairs of the universe … [Read more...] about Day 8/15 – An Illogical Bible
Day 8/8 – Parable of the Vineyard
Daily Devotion "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you." John 13:15 “God calls you to invest in the lives of others. If you are a follower of Christ you are in the people business giving your life helping … [Read more...] about Day 8/8 – Parable of the Vineyard
Day 7/28 – Hiding from God
Daily Devotion “You determine your inheritance in heaven by freely giving of yourself for the welfare of others.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Hiding … [Read more...] about Day 7/28 – Hiding from God
Day 7/17 – The Need to be Glorified
Daily Devotion “The phrase "fear not" appears approximately seventy-five times in the Old Testament, always in reference to temporal circumstances. God's people are taught to fear Him and only Him. "Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will … [Read more...] about Day 7/17 – The Need to be Glorified
Day 7/14 – Mutual Acceptance
Daily Devotion “…there will be times in your life when God will test you. You cannot predict what that testing looks like, but you can prepare for it, by trusting God in the little things; the little risks prepare you for the severe times of … [Read more...] about Day 7/14 – Mutual Acceptance
Day 7/12 – Worship
Daily Devotion "Your only chance of finishing the race well rests in your eliminating all options. Until you are convinced in the depths of your soul that an option does not exist, you are a casualty of spiritual warfare waiting to happen. If … [Read more...] about Day 7/12 – Worship
Day 7/10 – Unnecessary Grief
Daily Devotion “The door to discipleship opens both ways. Jesus will hold the door open for you to enter, or to exit. God did not design the life of discipleship so you can do Him a favor. Rather He did it as a favor to you. The day you no … [Read more...] about Day 7/10 – Unnecessary Grief
Day 6/27 – The Desire to Retire
Daily Devotion "People argue that some of the biblical commands are cultural; they apply to the culture of that day, but not to ours. If this is true, then you must answer two questions: 1) Who decides which commandments are cultural and which … [Read more...] about Day 6/27 – The Desire to Retire
Day 6/26 – False Impressions
Daily Devotion Do we let our culture/traditions supersede God’s commands? Jesus speaking in Mark 7:6-9 said: 6 … “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: These people honor me with their lips, but their … [Read more...] about Day 6/26 – False Impressions
Day 6/23 – Tired of the Battle
Daily Devotion "I want the joy of knowing that I am doing something with my life, the joy of battle." Francis Chan ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Tired of the Battle Day One Hundred … [Read more...] about Day 6/23 – Tired of the Battle
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