Daily Devotion “As you approach the Throne of Grace, don't think in terms of what you want, but what best serves the interests of God. Your best will always flow from this.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of … [Read more...] about Day 1/15 – The Need for Forgiveness
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Day 12/30 – Sin Separates
Daily Devotion “Signs and wisdom are inadequate in finding God. For God constructed the Gospel in such a way that it satisfies the justice of God while breaking the pride of man. Apart from Divine initiative, you cannot know God. "It pleased … [Read more...] about Day 12/30 – Sin Separates
Day 12/28 – Wealth and Godliness
Daily Devotion “When you live with unconfessed sin, refusing to make it right, not only do you carry the burden of guilt, you have no ability to determine if adversity is God's discipline or not. …Sin confuses you, preventing you from properly … [Read more...] about Day 12/28 – Wealth and Godliness
Day 12/27 – Wrath or Repentance
Daily Devotion ““We understood that Christianity is defined by obeying the Word of God,” Anderson says. “The idea that one could actually be a Christian but not obey the Great Commission was unthinkable. We would never count ourselves … [Read more...] about Day 12/27 – Wrath or Repentance
Day 12/26 – Outside the Camp
Daily Devotion “Don't focus on power, fame, or the accumulation of the world. You are a pilgrim and our Lord expects you to act like one. To the degree that you do, those who know you will "ask a reason of the hope that is in you." Walter A. … [Read more...] about Day 12/26 – Outside the Camp
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 12/19 – Living Wisely
Daily Devotion “…Although many see tribulation as an indication that God has forsaken them, in reality it is the grace of God in disguise. ... Blessed are the troubled who allow their tribulation to soften their heart to repentance. … … [Read more...] about Day 12/19 – Living Wisely
Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Daily Devotion “The only difference between a vocational Christian worker and the laity is how the ministry is funded. The secular is spiritual if the focus of your life is the eternal; the man on the lathe is doing spiritual work if he sees … [Read more...] about Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Day 12/11 – Sacrifice and Service
Daily Devotion “You do not give to people because they gave to you. Rather you give because you are the obedient servant of Jesus and He asks you to give, and because God meets your needs. You must relate to others the same way that Jesus … [Read more...] about Day 12/11 – Sacrifice and Service
Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Daily Devotion “Our Lord makes an audacious claim: If we will seek His interests He will assume responsibility for providing for our daily needs. The reason He promises to provide is found in His desire that we seek His kingdom and … [Read more...] about Day 12/10 – Pleading God’s Glory
Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Daily Devotion “Our Lord always lived by principle, never by circumstance. As His disciples, how do we live? By circumstance or by principle?” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter … [Read more...] about Day 12/7 – The Wife of Your Youth
Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Daily Devotion “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7” … “The older I get, the more I’m learning that prayer is not a monologue. It’s a dialogue. I’m … [Read more...] about Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Daily Devotion “Discipleship is our opportunity to tap the infinite resources of God. It is our chance to give our lives to significance rather than mediocrity. In discipleship, we are not doing God a favor; He is doing us a favor. It is vital … [Read more...] about Day 12/5 – The Discouragement of Comparison
Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Daily Devotion “As a gardener, He (God) has one interest–that the branches bear lots of fruit. If He doesn’t find any, Jesus says He takes that branch away. And every branch that bears fruit He prunes to bring more fruit. God takes whatever … [Read more...] about Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Daily Devotion “When you live acting like your daily needs are your responsibility, you offend your Heavenly Father as surely as you would be offended if your child questioned your ability to provide.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt … [Read more...] about Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart
Daily Devotion “You do not gather to worship so that you can feel good, or sense that you are close to God. All such emotion must remain ancillary to the objective of acknowledging the goodness and greatness of God. You can never consider … [Read more...] about Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart
Day 11/23 – Rebellion Blinds
Daily Devotion “Paul calls attention to the essential ingredient in order for worship to be accepted by God: the presenting of our bodies as a living sacrifice. God told Israel that He wanted no more of their burnt offerings and sacrifices. He … [Read more...] about Day 11/23 – Rebellion Blinds