Daily Devotion "I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess." Martin Luther ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 9/27 – Inner Renewal
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Day 9/26 – Earthen Vessels
Daily Devotion “The ability to be a disciple is ours through the resources of Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 1: 3); the only factor we need to add to the equation is that of our wills.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of … [Read more...] about Day 9/26 – Earthen Vessels
Day 9/25 – Grief and Anger
Daily Devotion “God can make the very worst things that ever happened in your life to work for your very best, if you have faith.” Zac Poonen ——:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Grief and … [Read more...] about Day 9/25 – Grief and Anger
Day 9/24 – Tempting God
Daily Devotion “Christianity is a religion of rescue. It is designed for the desperate. It is for people who have a craving for something more than they can eke out of life by themselves. They are candidates for what Jesus has to say. They are … [Read more...] about Day 9/24 – Tempting God
Day 9/15 – The Divine Dwelling Place
Daily Devotion “The Scriptures unanimously declare the self-sufficiency of God. "If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof." {Psalms 50:12} We, His creatures, can add nothing to Him or what He does. … [Read more...] about Day 9/15 – The Divine Dwelling Place
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
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 9/7 – Capricious Authority
Daily Devotion "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing" Martin Luther ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Capricious Authority Day Two … [Read more...] about Day 9/7 – Capricious Authority
Day 9/1 – Prosperity Without Power
Daily Devotion …there are four spiritual disciplines we must employ: "study the Bible through; pray it in; live it out; pass it on. Prayer, the Word, obedience, and witnessing. Four simple, ordinary, everyday practices by which you and I can … [Read more...] about Day 9/1 – Prosperity Without Power
Day 8/26 – Spiritual Gifts
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 8/26 – Spiritual Gifts
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 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
Daily Devotion “…to the degree that you understand your depravity and propensity to drift into trouble, you will eagerly submit to the authority of Christ in your life.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary … [Read more...] about Day 8/22 – Choosing Your Standard
Day 8/21 – Unity and Union
Daily Devotion “You can no longer view people "after the flesh." All are of equal worth and significance in the economy of God, and you must view them through that lens. This does not come naturally. You must discipline yourself to treat people … [Read more...] about Day 8/21 – Unity and Union
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 8/11 – Confrontation
Daily Devotion "What is fruit? Galatians 5:22 defines it as love — love which is joy, love which is peace, love which is longsuffering, love which is gentle, good, faithful, meek, and temperate. If we truly love people, we will have authority … [Read more...] about Day 8/11 – Confrontation
Day 8/10 – The Discipline of the Father
Daily Devotion “When you make Jesus the standard, the more you grow in Christ the more aware you are of your depravity.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen … [Read more...] about Day 8/10 – The Discipline of the Father