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In this space, Phil Henry shares devotional thoughts from God's Word. Read, reflect, and join the discussion.
Nov 12, 2009 at 7:00 AM I reserve this space typically to comment specifically on biblical texts, but I found this essay at Reformation 21 inspiring and wanted to share it in a spirit of devotion.
What is it about poetry, and this includes, perhaps especially, the Psalms, that opens up avenues of experience and even spiritual dialogue with God?
I like this overview of George Herbert's poem and look forward to reading more.
Sep 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM Every year I read through the Bible. This is a habit I started as a new Christian, but made a commitment to on the advice of a good friend of mine, and a mentor in my faith, when I was in my early 20s.
Some years its not easy; some days are dry, I admit. But through all the ups and downs of this discipline, I've seen some amazing things year after year in God's Word.
The best result of this habit, by far, is that I wind up constantly learning something new.
Devotions, God's Word, Reading the Bible, Scripture in the Bible Jun 15, 2009 at 8:00 AM Reading tdoay in Deuteronomy 8, I was struck by the fact that Moses warned the people not to forget who brought them to the promised land.
Apparently forgetting is not a new problem for believers!
Deuteronomy, grace, remembering, travel in Deuteronomy, grace, remembering Jun 1, 2009 at 11:57 PM 
Wordle image of the sermon "Redefining Worship."My sermon from Sunday May 31 at Desert Springs PCA in Tucson AZ sought to refocus questions of worship away from "what we do" in worship to "who we are" in worship. This image is the Wordle mashup of all the words in my manuscript. Get the audio and ms of the sermon here.
May 3, 2009 at 3:00 PM Villanova, a Roman Catholic University outside of Philadelphia, PA, has a daily quote from St. Augustine on their webpage, here. I read it on April 29 and prayed with old Augustine for filling and satisfaction from Jesus. Will you join me in so praying?
| "Please understand: the resurrection of the body will be an end without end. The body will die no more, will experience no more sufferings, no more hunger and thirst, and no more afflictions. Neither will it become aged or ill. We shall be possessed by the Lord—his inheritance, and he will be ours." |
| Sermon 213, 9 |
| Prayer: I have lifted up my soul to you, O Lord, as if I carried a jug to a fountain. Fill me, then, since I have lifted up my soul to you. |
| Commentary on Psalm 142, 15 |
