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
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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 8/14 – Obeying God
Daily Devotion “Humility of mind means truly esteeming others better than yourself (Philippians 2:3). Humility of mind means not finding fault with a brother or sister, but finding fruit — approving those things which are excellent within them. … [Read more...] about Day 8/14 – Obeying God
Day 8/13 – Provision
Daily Devotion "We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness." Francis Chan ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Provision Day Two … [Read more...] about Day 8/13 – Provision
Day 7/30 – Manipulation
Daily Devotion "It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go … [Read more...] about Day 7/30 – Manipulation
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 6/29 – Who is Meeting Your Needs?
Daily Devotion “...it’s easier to make an informed decision about our next smart phones than to examine the darkness of our souls and expose them to the Light that has come into the world. It’s easier to indulge our appetites than to live the … [Read more...] about Day 6/29 – Who is Meeting Your Needs?
Day 6/24 – Increased Responsibility
Daily Devotion What is Truth? ...”Jesus tells us that the way to life is through the Truth: “I am the way, and the Truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14: 6). Jesus Christ is the Truth, “in whom are hidden all … [Read more...] about Day 6/24 – Increased Responsibility
Day 6/9 – A Season of Miracles
Daily Devotion "If God is able to make everything that happens to us work together for our good, then ultimately everything that happens to us is good. We must be careful to use the word ultimately. On the earthly plane things that happen to us … [Read more...] about Day 6/9 – A Season of Miracles
Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender
Daily Devotion “Mercy is the setting aside of justice, it is not the setting aside of consequences. The mercy of God does not eliminate the consequences of the sin. If you stand on the tallest building in a large city, and in a moment of … [Read more...] about Day 6/2 – Testing and Surrender
Day 5/30 – The Double Edge of Responsibility
Daily Devotion “Why are you here? The whole of Scripture asserts that this life is the seed-time of eternity. Your only purpose for living this life is to prepare for an eternity with God. "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our … [Read more...] about Day 5/30 – The Double Edge of Responsibility
Day 3/18 – Children By Adoption
Daily Devotion "Understanding your depravity is essential for holiness. For if you cannot see your sinfulness, then what motivates you to change?" Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man … [Read more...] about Day 3/18 – Children By Adoption
Day 1/2 – Establishing Your Purpose
Daily Devotion “You will frequently find people resisting the gospel message for fear of losing control of their lives; they don't want to submit to God. In truth, they are not in control now, and never will be. The good news is, the One who is … [Read more...] about Day 1/2 – Establishing Your Purpose
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 12/3 – 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 10/20 – Serving Christ
Daily Devotion “He who lays up treasures on earth spends his life backing away from his treasures. To him, death is loss. He who lays up treasures in heaven looks forward to eternity; he’s moving daily toward his treasures. To him, death is … [Read more...] about Day 10/20 – Serving Christ
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