Day by Day: A Book of Bible Devotions

by Vance Houston Havner

Publisher:

Baker

, 1953

Overview

Here - for each day of the year - is an inspiring journey into the Bible. With his customary penetrating skill, Vance Havner tears away the tinted draperies with which old temptations come under fresh forms, challenges the Pharisee in pulpit and pew, scorns the commercialization of the Church, and reminds us that, however new the mask under which evil hides itself, the commands of God and the teachings of Jesus are as authoritative today as they were when Jesus walked among men. Each of these 366 selections includes a thought-provoking theme, a Scripture verse, and a devotional meditation. This is new, fresh material which will give the reader a year's supply of spiritual strength in heaping measure. About the Author Vance Houston Havner was born October 17, 1901, in the Western North Carolina locality of Jugtown. Though his ministry eventually took him to major cities throughout America, Dr. Havner maintained a love for the quiet and simple ways of his more rural past. His academic experience began at Hog Hill, Jugtown's schoolhouse. Later, he attended schools such as South Fork Institution, and Boiling Springs High School, which later became Garner-Webb College. He also attended Catawba College, Wake Forest University, and Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Havner's first pastorate was at the Salem Baptist Church in Weeksville, North Carolina. While serving at Salem Baptist Church, the first of his 38 books was published, By the Still Waters. In 1934, Havner went to Charleston, SC to serve as pastor of the First Baptist Church. Later, he was called to an itinerant ministry of evangelism and conference speaking, and it was in this capacity that his greatest contributions were made. His influence extended to a national level, but Dr. Havner's approach was always to minister where God directed, regardless of the size of the church. His appeal and influence transcended denominational lines, and he spoke to many different groups of people. In addition to preaching in many of America's most influential churches, Dr. Havner was a highly sought speaker for conferences at places such as Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He frequently spoke at both state and national meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1973, he was named "Preacher of the Year," by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Protestant leaders from many denominations called Havner, "The Dean of America's Revival Preachers." His unique sense of humor endeared him to many, and Havner could choose the right words to express a truth like no other communicator. He was truly gifted with an ability to phrase a thought in such a way, as to drive home a point with absolute effectiveness. Though Dr. Havner died in 1986, his influence for Christ continues.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Satan deals in subtilties. Our Lord deals in simplicities” (Page 23)

“Surgeons and nurses must keep fit and clean, and so must we who bear the vessels of the Lord” (Page 28)

“The trend today is to try to make the Saviour, the Sect, and the Saints popular” (Page 40)

“To have is to owe, not own,’ and we are dispensers of God’s grace, not” (Page 42)

“But all our efficiency without His sufficiency is only a deficiency.” (Page 63)

Product Details

• Title: Day by Day: A Book of Bible Devotions
• Author: Vance Houston Havner
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 1953
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Devotionals
• ISBN: 7209248682
• Resource ID: LLS:WS_42FFBDB077EC45FE926720924CA8682F
• Resource Type: Calendar Devotional
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-09-19T21:43:41Z

About Vance Houston Havner

Vance Houston Havner was born October 17, 1901, in the Western North Carolina locality of Jugtown. Though his ministry eventually took him to major cities throughout America, Dr. Havner maintained a love for the quiet and simple ways of his more rural past. His academic experience began at Hog Hill, Jugtown’s schoolhouse. Later, he attended schools such as South Fork Institution, and Boiling Springs High School, which later became Garner-Webb College. He also attended Catawba College, Wake Forest University, and Moody Bible Institute. Dr. Havner’s first pastorate was at the Salem Baptist Church in Weeksville, North Carolina. While serving at Salem Baptist Church, the first of his 38 books was published, By the Still Waters. In 1934, Havner went to Charleston, SC to serve as pastor of the First Baptist Church. Later, he was called to an itinerant ministry of evangelism and conference speaking, and it was in this capacity that his greatest contributions were made. His influence extended to a national level, but Dr. Havner’s approach was always to minister where God directed, regardless of the size of the church. His appeal and influence transcended denominational lines, and he spoke to many different groups of people. In addition to preaching in many of America’s most influential churches, Dr. Havner was a highly sought speaker for conferences at places such as Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He frequently spoke at both state and national meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1973, he was named “Preacher of the Year,” by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Protestant leaders from many denominations called Havner, “The Dean of America’s Revival Preachers.” His unique sense of humor endeared him to many, and Havner could choose the right words to express a truth like no other communicator. He was truly gifted with an ability to phrase a thought in such a way, as to drive home a point with absolute effectiveness. Though Dr. Havner died in 1986, his influence for Christ continues.