Daily Devotion “The phrase "he is financially independent" means that he is insulated from the gyrations of an uncertain economy. God does not want you "independent," but rather dependent upon Him. People perceive money as the key to freedom, … [Read more...] about Day 7/23 – Message and Messenger
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Day 7/21 – The Experience of Believing
Daily Devotion “Because He calls you to be the friend of sinners, and because you become like the people with whom you associate, it is imperative that you counter-balance your association with sinners by a band of godly brothers and sisters … [Read more...] about Day 7/21 – The Experience of Believing
Day 7/15 – The Inquiring Heart
Daily Devotion "Everything you go through as a Christian is a training exercise behind which God has a divine purpose. He did not save you so that you could cruise into paradise on a luxury liner; He saved you to prepare you to be of use in His … [Read more...] about Day 7/15 – The Inquiring Heart
Day 7/12 – Worship
Daily Devotion "Your only chance of finishing the race well rests in your eliminating all options. Until you are convinced in the depths of your soul that an option does not exist, you are a casualty of spiritual warfare waiting to happen. If … [Read more...] about Day 7/12 – Worship
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 6/16 – 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 6/13 – The Price of Expediency
Daily Devotion "Right now counts forever." R C Sproul ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) The Price of Expediency Day One Hundred Sixty-four "Nevertheless they did not turn away from … [Read more...] about Day 6/13 – The Price of Expediency
Day 6/12 – Seeking God’s Counsel
Daily Devotion “If it is hard to follow Jesus, and it is, it is harder not to follow Him.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt”) ---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate Man by Walter A Henrichsen (“Walt”) Seeking God's Counsel Day One … [Read more...] about Day 6/12 – Seeking God’s Counsel
Day 1/14 – The Law of The Harvest
“You can either discipline yourself, or you can let Christ do it for you. If you do it, He does not need to do it. You discipline yourself by keeping your heart tender and teachable before the Lord, and by keeping His commandments. … [Read more...] about Day 1/14 – The Law of The Harvest
Day 1/11 – The Twin Pillars of Faith
Be a Reproducer - II Timothy 2:2 NKJV “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” II Timothy 2:2 “Tribulation … [Read more...] about Day 1/11 – The Twin Pillars of Faith
Day 1/2 – Establishing Your Purpose
Daily Devotion “You will frequently find people resisting the gospel message for fear of losing control of their lives; they don't want to submit to God. In truth, they are not in control now, and never will be. The good news is, the One who is … [Read more...] about Day 1/2 – Establishing Your Purpose
Day 12/23 – Humility
Daily Devotion “As a follower of Christ you know that self-reformation is futile. Having declared spiritual bankruptcy, you came to God asking Him to live His life through you. He is your life; you live day-by-day in dependence upon His … [Read more...] about Day 12/23 – Humility
Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Daily Devotion "As a shepherd, David understood the meaning of broken bones. You see, when a lamb would stubbornly and rebelliously continue to wander away from the flock, the shepherd would break its legs and place the lamb on his shoulder … [Read more...] about Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Daily Devotion “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7” … “The older I get, the more I’m learning that prayer is not a monologue. It’s a dialogue. I’m … [Read more...] about Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Daily Devotion “When you live acting like your daily needs are your responsibility, you offend your Heavenly Father as surely as you would be offended if your child questioned your ability to provide.” Walter A. Henrichsen (“Walt … [Read more...] about Day 12/3 – Sin and Fear
Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart
Daily Devotion “You do not gather to worship so that you can feel good, or sense that you are close to God. All such emotion must remain ancillary to the objective of acknowledging the goodness and greatness of God. You can never consider … [Read more...] about Day 11/24 – A Teachable Heart
Day 11/23 – Rebellion Blinds
Daily Devotion “Paul calls attention to the essential ingredient in order for worship to be accepted by God: the presenting of our bodies as a living sacrifice. God told Israel that He wanted no more of their burnt offerings and sacrifices. He … [Read more...] about Day 11/23 – Rebellion Blinds