Daily Devotion "When you understand that life is a test, you realize that nothing is insignificant in your life." Rick Warren ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Trying to Help God Day Two … [Read more...] about Day 10/1 – Trying to Help God
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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 9/24 – Tempting God
Daily Devotion “Christianity is a religion of rescue. It is designed for the desperate. It is for people who have a craving for something more than they can eke out of life by themselves. They are candidates for what Jesus has to say. They are … [Read more...] about Day 9/24 – Tempting God
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 9/21 – Resurrection
Sin's Penalty - Romans 6:23 (ESV) “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 “The greater your knowledge of the goodness and grace of God on your … [Read more...] about Day 9/21 – Resurrection
Day 9/17 – The Stronger Brother
Daily Devotion “The believer who knows that God will judge the sinner and fails to alert the lost of his impending judgment; that believer God will judge because of his neglect.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 9/17 – The Stronger Brother
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 9/9 – 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 9/2 – 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 8/30 – 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 8/25 – Marriage or Celibacy
Daily Devotion ""... Yea, let God be true, but every man a liar ... " Romans 3:4 There are times when people say, ‘I prayed and nothing happened.’ ‘I had devotions and it’s not working.’ ‘I go to church and don’t receive anything.’ ‘I’m doing … [Read more...] about Day 8/25 – Marriage or Celibacy
Day 8/23 – Three Kinds of People
Daily Devotion “This is the Christian walk: to use our spiritual gifts to edify the Body, to love one another and serve one another selflessly, to show sacrificial behavior in our marriages and raising our families, and to display the miracle … [Read more...] about Day 8/23 – Three Kinds of People
Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
Daily Devotion “…to the degree that you understand your depravity and propensity to drift into trouble, you will eagerly submit to the authority of Christ in your life.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary … [Read more...] about Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
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