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
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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 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 8/18 – The Foundation of Grace
Daily Devotion "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. Acts 28:24 Some believed and some didn’t. That’s still the way it is — even among Christians. … Some Christians believe what God says and some “so-called … [Read more...] about Day 8/18 – The Foundation of Grace
Day 8/17 – An Ill-defined Bible
Daily Devotion "God rewards on the basis of faithfulness to opportunity; labor, not results." Walt Heinrich ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) An Ill-defined Bible Day Two Hundred … [Read more...] about Day 8/17 – An Ill-defined Bible
Day 8/15 – An Illogical Bible
Daily Devotion .“You submit to authority, not because that authority is infallible, nor because you can clearly see the rationale behind your needing to submit. Rather, you submit because the One who superintends the affairs of the universe … [Read more...] about Day 8/15 – An Illogical Bible
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 8/9 – A Man Sent From God
Daily Devotion "God has allowed hard things in your life so you can show the world that your God is great and that knowing Him brings peace and joy, even when life is hard." Francis Chan ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 8/9 – A Man Sent From God
Day 8/7 – Ministering and Learning
Daily Devotion "When we become overly concerned about our appearance, our spiritual reputation, our coolness, and our acceptance, we are living as citizens of this world rather than as ambassadors." Francis Chan ---------/:///// Thoughts from … [Read more...] about Day 8/7 – Ministering and Learning
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 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 6/16 – Perform for the Correct Audience
Daily Devotion “The Christian life requires hard work. Our sanctification is a process wherein we are coworkers with God. We have the promise of God's assistance in our labor, but His divine help does not annul our responsibility to work (Phil. … [Read more...] about Day 6/16 – Perform for the Correct Audience
Day 2/23 – Noah and Job
Daily Devotion "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." (Song of Solomon 2:15) "You will find in your life that generally "the little foxes spoil the vines," not the major storms. People … [Read more...] about Day 2/23 – Noah and Job
Day 12/4 – Giving to God
Daily Devotion “As a gardener, He (God) has one interest–that the branches bear lots of fruit. If He doesn’t find any, Jesus says He takes that branch away. And every branch that bears fruit He prunes to bring more fruit. God takes whatever … [Read more...] about Day 12/4 – Giving to God