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
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Day 2/29 – Leap-Year Day – QUOTES
Daily Devotion “You please God, not by what you know but by the size of the risks you are willing to take; not by what you know, but by what you apply. God did not give you the Bible to make you a smarter sinner, but rather a holy saint. … [Read more...] about Day 2/29 – Leap-Year Day – QUOTES
Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
Daily Devotion "Although we are created in His image, we are creatures. He is the Creator. Our interests are tied to His interests. God's grace is seen in His allowing us this link; we profit from submission to His authority. The desire for … [Read more...] about Day 2/10 – Examples and Commands
Day 1/22 – Samson and Samuel
Daily Devotion "Apart from Divine initiative, you cannot know God. "It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe." I Corinthians 1:21 You will never believe foolishness. Only when God opens your eyes can you see that … [Read more...] about Day 1/22 – Samson and Samuel
Day 1/17 – Justice and Mercy
“"If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple." Luke 14:26 “Jesus calls you to an exclusive relationship with … [Read more...] about Day 1/17 – Justice and Mercy
Day 1/16 – The Biblical Basis of Significance
Daily Devotion “…what the mind chooses to think about or dwell on is controlled by the will. You can choose to meditate on the goodness of God or on your wounded spirit from past hurts; the choice is yours. The battle is won or lost in the mind … [Read more...] about Day 1/16 – The Biblical Basis of Significance
Day 1/15 – The Need for Forgiveness
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
Day 1/13 – Those That God Destroys
Daily Devotion “Again and again God calls upon us to demonstrate that we believe all we have is a gift of His grace. If you believe this, then giving becomes easy, for God's resources are unlimited. Most are so afraid of poverty that they … [Read more...] about Day 1/13 – Those That God Destroys
Day 1/12 – When There Are No Answers
Daily Devotion “Maintaining power over your spirit is a higher virtue than proving that you are right.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter Henrichsen When There Are No Answers Day … [Read more...] about Day 1/12 – When There Are No Answers
Day 1/10 – The Price of Peace
Daily Devotion “The heroes of life are not those born wealthy, living seemingly carefree existences, but those who face the disappointments of life in the power of God.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a … [Read more...] about Day 1/10 – The Price of Peace
Day 1/9 – Learning Obedience
Daily Devotion “When you fail to discipline yourself, you not only invite the discipline of Christ, but you bring confusion into your life. For when He chastises you, you cannot distinguish between His discipline and the general flow of … [Read more...] about Day 1/9 – Learning Obedience
Day 1/7 – Love and Hate
Daily Devotion “Solomon says that this life is the seedtime for eternity. No one escapes the "grim reaper." Mortality is 100 percent. God brings grief into your life to sober and prepare you, not to discourage you. God sees "the end from the … [Read more...] about Day 1/7 – Love and Hate
Day 1/6 – Your Thought Life
Daily Devotion “Contentment is the fruit of gratitude, gratitude for your understanding your purpose. Then, and only then, can the mundane become significant.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 1/6 – Your Thought Life
Day 1/5 – If We Only Knew the Future
Daily Devotion “You get to decide whether you wish to be judged by God's standard or your own. But you must make the decision now. If you want to be judged by God's standard, you cannot judge others by your own standard. If you choose your own … [Read more...] about Day 1/5 – If We Only Knew the Future
Day 1/4 – Forgetting and Remembering
Daily Devotion “Your greatness will not be a measure of how God uses you, but of how you respond to how God uses you.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt H”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter Henrichsen Forgetting and … [Read more...] about Day 1/4 – Forgetting and Remembering
Day 1/3 – Investing In People
“Confrontation is one of the highest expressions of love. When done in love and compassion, confrontation is one the kindest things you can do for another person. A refusal to confront when needed, is one of the most selfish things you … [Read more...] about Day 1/3 – Investing In People