Tag: Our Daily Bread

Sometimes life deals us a tremendous blow. Other times the miraculous happens.Three young men, captives in Babylon, stood in front of the fearsome king of that land and boldly proclaimed that und… God is able to give us strength and hope for each day–no matter the circumstance. Source: Even If | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/05/odb-05-19-18.mp3

“No! No! No! NO!” I screamed. It didn’t help. Not one bit. My brilliant solution for our plugged problem—flushing again—accomplished exactly the opposite of what I&rsq… The Father gave us the Spirit to make us like the Son. Source: Overflowing | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/05/odb-05-18-18.mp3

Someone in our Bible-study group suggested, “Let’s write our own psalms!” Initially, some protested that they didn’t have the flair for writing, but after some encouragement… Lord, thank You for the world You made and for the blessings on my life. Source: Praising God’s Goodness | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/05/odb-05-17-18.mp3

My high school cross-country coach once advised me before a race, “Don’t try to be in the lead. The leaders almost always burn out too quickly.” Instead, he suggested I stay close… Lord, I’m so thankful I don’t have to be in charge of my own life. Help me rest in You. Source: Free to…

“How have you seen God at work lately?” I asked some friends. One replied, “I see him at work as I read the Scriptures each morning; I see him at work as he helps me face each new… May he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:21 Source: God…

“Listen!” my wife said to me over the phone. “There’s a monkey in our yard!” She held up the phone so I could hear. And yes, it sounded just like a monkey. Which is we… His hand is on those who follow Him, and He will never abandon us. Source: Not What It Seems |…

When I was growing up, my two sisters and I liked to sit side-by-side on top of my mother’s large cedar-lined chest. My mom kept our wool sweaters in it and handiwork that was embroidered or … Dear Father, help me to choose to invest my life in things that are eternal. Source: Treasure in…

Rima, a Syrian woman who had recently moved to the United States, tried to explain to her tutor with hand motions and limited English why she was upset. Tears trickled down her cheeks as she held u… The best gift you can give to others may be your time. Source: Take the Time | Our…

As I continue trusting God through my struggles with chronic pain, even the simplest setback can feel like a fierce enemy attacker. Problem One jabs me from the right. Problem Two shoves me from be… God offers us peace as He holds us up and carries us through every trial. Source: Persevering with Peace |…

Amy Carmichael (1867–1951) is known for her work of rescuing orphaned girls in India and giving them a new life. In the midst of this exhausting work there were times she called “moment… The Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. Isaiah 33:22 Source: The Land of Far Distances | Our…