Daily Devotion "We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior." John R W Stott ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 2/17 – The Reward of Faith
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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 2/4 – All Things in Common
Daily Devotion "…obedience without struggle reveals little of your true submission to Christ. Only when you don't want to do it, but do it anyway, do you find your commitment (to Him) confirmed." Walter A. Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 2/4 – All Things in Common
Day 2/3 – Eternal Accountability
Daily Devotion "In the following verse Paul gives specific instructions on what a clean vessel looks like. "So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart," … [Read more...] about Day 2/3 – Eternal Accountability
Day 2/2 – One in the Task, Individual in the Reward
Daily Devotion "Repentance is not just for conversion; all that sin need to repent. It doesn't matter where you are in your walk with God, you never grow out of the need to repent. As long as you sin you need to repent. Never deceive yourself … [Read more...] about Day 2/2 – One in the Task, Individual in the Reward
Day 2/1 – A Contest of Wills
Daily Devotion "The voice of the Spirit of God is as gentle as a summer breeze— so gentle that unless you are living in complete fellowship and oneness with God, you will never hear it. The sense of warning and restraint that the Spirit gives … [Read more...] about Day 2/1 – A Contest of Wills
Day 1/31 – Seeing God Clearly
Daily Devotion "You can easily become obsessive of that which God gives you, forgetting that He gave it to you to steward." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ———//// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 1/31 – Seeing God Clearly
Day 1/30 – The Man Who Talked Too Much
Daily Devotion You seek to please others for Jesus' sake, but only in so far as you do not have to compromise your priorities and convictions. Only you can know if the kind of job you do and the hours you work are "as for the Lord rather than … [Read more...] about Day 1/30 – The Man Who Talked Too Much
Day 1/29- Thorns and Revelations
Daily Devotion “When you seek what is best for others, you are not manipulating; you are seeking to influence. This difference rests at the heart of being an ambassador for Christ." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 1/29- Thorns and Revelations
Day 1/28 – Ruled By Men
Daily Devotion "You should read and study God's Word like you read the morning newspaper. The context gives you the meaning of the words. Let the text make its case. Don't try and be cleaver by seeing any more or less in the passage than what … [Read more...] about Day 1/28 – Ruled By Men
Day 1/27 – Delivered From Sin
Daily Devotion "…manipulation angers God; it is a manifestation of not trusting Him." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Delivered From Sin Day … [Read more...] about Day 1/27 – Delivered From Sin
Day 1/26 – Legitimate Expectations
Daily Devotion "When you live in sin, the past experience of God's deliverance does not help in building confidence during current crises." Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”)---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A … [Read more...] about Day 1/26 – Legitimate Expectations
Day 1/25 – The Faith of Moses
Daily Devotion "You learn to glorify God by how you relate to others: with your wife by loving her, with you employer by obeying him, with your parents by honoring them, etc. All relationships have as their goal either the person coming into a … [Read more...] about Day 1/25 – The Faith of Moses
Day 1/24 – God’s Commandments Are Good
Daily Devotion "The whole of Scripture asserts that this life is the seedtime 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 hearts unto wisdom. … [Read more...] about Day 1/24 – God’s Commandments Are Good
Day 1/23 – Freedom Or Security
Daily Devotion "The power is not in the argument of the messenger, but in the message." "For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." I Corinthians 2:2 "Conversion comes solely through the gospel in all of its … [Read more...] about Day 1/23 – Freedom Or Security
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 1/21 – Rejoicing in the Plight of Others
Daily Devotion Sharing the Gospel: "Three things silence a man when he ought to speak: cowardice, indifference, and believing that what he says will make no difference. Only God knows his motives and why he is not more bold to speak. Sharing … [Read more...] about Day 1/21 – Rejoicing in the Plight of Others