Tag: Our Daily Bread

“Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.” When two friends repeated that adage by the wise Dallas Willard to me, I knew I needed to consider it. Where was I spinning my wheels, wasting time and ene… Lord God, You give the peace that passes all understanding. Source: Hurry Not | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/04/odb-04-19-18.mp3

“Where are you from?” We often use that question to get to know someone better. But for many of us, the answer is complicated. Sometimes we don’t want to share all the details.I… God uses those who listen to His calling and respond in faith. How might He use you? Source: Judging Origins | Our…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a mother. I dreamed about getting married, getting pregnant, and holding my baby in my arms for the first time. When I finally got married, my… What fears do you need to place in the all-powerful hands of Jesus? Source: Learning to Know God…

Scientists are pretty fussy about time. At the end of 2016, the folks at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland added an extra second to the year. So if you felt that year dragged on a bit longer … Lord, help us to use our time wisely for Your honor and glory. Source: Just a…

When I was thirteen, my school required students to take four exploratory courses, including home economics, art, choir, and woodworking. On my first day in choir, the instructor called each studen… Take a moment to joyfully praise the Lord for all He has done. Source: Reason to Sing | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/04/odb-04-15-18.mp3

Wind howled, lightning flashed, waves crashed. I thought I was going to die. My grandparents and I were fishing on a lake, but we’d stayed out too long. As the sun set, a fast-moving squall s… What storm do you face today? Turn to Him knowing who He is and what His power can do.…

When a coworker called in sick due to extreme pain, everyone at the office was concerned. After a trip to the hospital and a day of bed rest, he returned to work and showed us the source of that pa… If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every…

For ten years, my Aunt Kathy cared for her father (my grandfather) in her home. She cooked and cleaned for him when he was independent, and then took on the role of nurse when his health decli… Be encouraged as you do the work God has called you to do. Source: Faith, Love, and Hope |…

In Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice in Wonderland, Alice asks, “How long is forever?” The White Rabbit responds, “Sometimes, just one second.” It sure felt that way when … In our seemingly endless moments of struggle, His unfailing love will carry us. Source: How Long? | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/04/odb-04-11-18.mp3

My friend called me one late night during her cancer treatment. Grieved by her uncontrollable sobs, I soon added my own tears and a silent prayer. What am I supposed to do, Lord?Her wails squeeze… When we call on the name of Jesus, He can enable us to believe and rely on the power of…