Tag: Our Daily Bread

Today is the first day of spring in the northern half of the world. If you live in Australia, it’s the first day of autumn—the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere and the autumnal… Give thanks to God for His greatness, His help, and His companionship.  Source: A Good Season | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-20-18.mp3

On our wedding day, Martie and I gladly vowed to be faithful “in good times as well as in bad, in sickness as well as in health, for richer or for poorer.” In a way it may seem strange … God, teach me to have a grateful heart.  Source: The Art of a Grateful Heart…

Far from home and training for World War II, American recruits in basic training turned to humor and correspondence to cope with the challenges they faced. In one letter home a young man described … The Bible is where we learn about God’s character, His forgiveness, and His comfort.  Source: Letters Home | Our Daily…

The young man fidgeted as he sat down for his flight. His eyes darted back and forth to the aircraft windows. Then he closed his eyes and breathed deeply, trying to calm himself—but it didn&r… Compassion is understanding the troubles of others and reaching out.  Source: Whispering Words | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-17-18.mp3

Some of us are inclined to look at the world and see only what’s wrong. DeWitt Jones is a National Geographic photographer who has used his profession to celebrate what’s right about th… All creation points to God. Source: Wonders in Focus | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-16-18.mp3

As a boy, I watched my father plow fields that had never been cultivated. On the first pass the plowshare would turn up large rocks that he hauled away. Then, he would plow the field again, and the… Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4  Source: Revealed to Be Healed |…

“I didn’t realize what a gift prayer was until my brother was sick and you all prayed for him. I cannot tell you what a comfort your prayers were!”Laura had tears in her eyes as… Prayer is a gift to be shared. Source: Giving the Gift of Prayer | Our Daily Bread https://odb.org/wp-content/themes/odbm-base/assets/download.php?file=https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-14-18.mp3

Why do more than five million people a year pay money to run several miles over an obstacle course where they must ascend vertical walls, slog through mud, and climb up inside a vertical pipe with … Father, give us eyes to see and strength to help.  Source: Pulling Together | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-13-18.mp3

With a tendency toward pessimism, I quickly jump to negative conclusions about how situations in my life will play out. If I’m thwarted in my efforts on a work project, I’m easily convi… Lord, You are the reason for all my joy.  Source: Three-Lettered Faith | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-12-18.mp3

Sports fans love to sing their teams’ praises. By wearing logos, posting notes on Facebook about their beloved teams, or talking about them with friends, fans leave no doubt where their loyal… Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3  Source: Unashamed Loyalty | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/03/odb-03-11-18.mp3