Tag: Our Daily Bread

During Holy Week, we remember the final days before Jesus’s crucifixion. The road Jesus traveled to the cross through the streets of Jerusalem is known today as the Via Dolorosa, the way of s… Jesus, thank You for walking the way of sorrow and making a way for us to be reconciled to God.  Source:…

One day in physics class many years ago, our teacher asked us to tell him—without turning around—what color the back wall of the classroom was. None of us could answer, for we hadn&rsqu… Lord Jesus Christ, fill my heart with love that I might roll up my sleeves and wash the feet of others for…

In the song “Look at Him,” Mexican composer Rubén Sotelo describes Jesus at the cross. He invites us to look at Jesus and be quiet, because there is really nothing to say before … Look at the cross and worship.  Source: Look and Be Quiet | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-28-18.mp3

One day, I noticed an unexpected splash of yellow to the right of our driveway. Six stalks of daffodils, sandwiched between two large stones, bloomed bright and tall. Because I hadn’t planted… God deserves the glory for the growth of His people and His kingdom.  Source: Glory to the Grower | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-27-18.mp3

Lately, as I’ve been skimming financial advice books, I’ve noticed an interesting trend. While almost all such books have good advice, many imply that the primary reason to cut costs is… Our hearts should be focused on pursuing God’s kingdom.  Source: The Point of Being Alive | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-26-18.mp3

Imagine standing shoulder to shoulder with onlookers by a dirt road. The woman behind you is on her tiptoes, trying to see who is coming. In the distance, you glimpse a man riding a donkey. As He a… Lord, I want others to see You in me and to know You too.  Source: Who Is…

My attempts at fixing things around the house usually lead to paying someone else to undo the damage I caused while trying to fix the original problem. But recently I successfully repaired a home a… We are called to live out God’s Word as we teach and encourage others.  Source: The Power of Demonstration |…

Since she suffered cancer several years ago, Ruth has been unable to eat, drink, or even swallow properly. She has also lost a lot of her physical strength, and numerous operations and treatments h… In perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1  Source: A Double Promise | Our Daily…

My phone beeped, indicating an incoming text. My daughter wanted my grandmother’s recipe for Peppermint Ice Cream Pie. As I thumbed through the yellowed cards in my aged recipe box, my eyes s… Sharing and living out our faith is the best way to leave a legacy. Source: Passing on the Legacy | Our Daily…

During an especially cold winter, I ventured out to Lake Michigan, the fifth largest lake in the world, to see it frozen over. Bundled up on the beach where I usually enjoy soaking up the sun, the … Dear Lord, thank You for the assurance that You are always with us.  Source: Walking on Water…