Daily Devotion “If you accept God's call to be His servant, you must understand that in your eyes your life here on earth counts for nothing. You must die to self, holding your life in utter disregard. "He who seeks to save his life shall lose … [Read more...] about Day 11/15 – The Need for a Doctor
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Day 11/10 – Keeping Score
Daily Devotion “The followers of Christ have always known that helping alleviate the physical suffering of people gives them an entree to preaching the gospel. Thus hospitals, orphanages, schools, agricultural aid, all have laid a foundation of … [Read more...] about Day 11/10 – Keeping Score
Day 10/19 – Gratitude
Daily Devotion "Although many see tribulation as an indication that God has forsaken them, in reality it is the grace of God in disguise." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A … [Read more...] about Day 10/19 – Gratitude
Day 10/12 – Jesus and the Leper
Daily Devotion Real TRUTH can only be found in the Bible: "My desire is to obey such truths (TRUTH), forming habits, where these habits will mold my character and the world will undeniably conclude that it would be impossible for a simpleton … [Read more...] about Day 10/12 – Jesus and the Leper
Day 8/12 – Legalism
Daily Devotion “God brings suffering into your life so that you will be able to minister to others that are suffering.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 8/12 – Legalism
Day 7/27 – The Quest for Autonomy — II
Daily Devotion “I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.” Martin Luther — Where’s your priorities? Although it may seem counter intuitive, by putting God first in all circumstances, He reorders the rest of your … [Read more...] about Day 7/27 – The Quest for Autonomy — II
Day 7/8 – A Lesson on Miracles
Daily Devotion “Jesus says, "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28) In other words, fear God rather than your temporal … [Read more...] about Day 7/8 – A Lesson on Miracles
Day 7/3 – Sensing a Need
Daily Devotion "I eagerly concede that good, Bible-teaching churches exist today, and I am grateful for them. Tragically, they are the exception rather than the rule. Jesus asked, “…when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” … [Read more...] about Day 7/3 – Sensing a Need
Day 6/30 – Who is Meeting Your Needs? – 2
Daily Devotion “If you covet those encounters with God where He reveals Himself in special ways, are you willing to bear the cross that often accompanies them?” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a … [Read more...] about Day 6/30 – Who is Meeting Your Needs? – 2
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 6/24 – 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 5/10 – Measuring the Work of God
Daily Devotion “An axiom of Scripture is: Steward the temporal; give your life in exchange for the eternal. Keep the value of your possessions in proper perspective; they are resources given by God to assist you in investing in "the fruit that … [Read more...] about Day 5/10 – Measuring the Work of God
Day 4/29 – What Is The Ministry?
Daily Devotion “…all who encounter Christ have this two¬ pronged response of unworthiness and a willingness to follow His leadership. If either is lacking, your regeneration should be held in doubt.” Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 4/29 – What Is The Ministry?
Day 3/19 – More Blessed to Give Than Receive
Daily Devotion “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 others to grow closer to the Savior. The only question facing you is how you go about … [Read more...] about Day 3/19 – More Blessed to Give Than Receive
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 3/17 – A Time of Testing II
Daily Devotion “A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness, and no wrath is an idol." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) A Time of … [Read more...] about Day 3/17 – A Time of Testing II
Day 3/16 – A Time of Testing
Daily Devotion “Sometimes God lets you hit rock bottom so that you will discover He is the Rock at the bottom." Tony Evans ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) A Time of Testing Day … [Read more...] about Day 3/16 – A Time of Testing