Tag: Our Daily Bread

When we discovered that my mother-in-law had gone missing while shopping with a relative, my wife and I were frantic. Mom suffered from memory loss and confusion, and there was no telling what she … Lord, You search for us and find us. Thank You for making us Your own. Source: Lost but Found |…

Our bodies react to our feelings of dread and fear. A weight in the pit of our stomachs, along with our hearts pounding as we gulp for breath, signal our sense of anxiety. Our physical nature keeps… Lord release me from my fears and give me Your peace. Source: The Release of Fear | Our…

When my son Xavier was six years old, a friend brought her toddler to visit and Xavier wanted to give him a few toys. I delighted in our little giver’s generosity, until he offered a stuffed … Fearless giving to God and others reveals our trust in the Lord’s promises and provision. Source: Fearless Giving…

For many years, people in our city built and bought homes in areas subject to landslides. Some knew about the risk of the unstable land, while others were not told. “Forty years of warnings f… Father in heaven, we acknowledge You as our sure foundation. Our security and hope are in You. Source: Our Sure…

“A weed is any plant that grows where you don’t want it,” my father said, handing me the hoe. I wanted to leave the corn plant that had “volunteered” among the peas. B… God invites us to participate with Him in taking the gospel to our world. Source: Blooming in the Right Spot | Our…

When my children were squabbling and came to me to tattle on one another, I took each child aside separately to hear their account of the problem. Since both were guilty, at the end of our chat I a… God’s mercy prompts us to be merciful. Source: Mercy over Judgment | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/02/odb-02-23-18.mp3

“The captain has turned on the seat belt sign, indicating that we are entering an area of turbulence. Please return to your seats immediately and securely fasten your seat belt.” Flight… Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence. Hebrews 4:16 Source: Buckling Up! | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/02/odb-02-22-18.mp3

Spiders. I don’t know any kid who likes them. At least not in their rooms . . . at bedtime. But as she was getting ready for bed, my daughter spied one dangerously close to her bed. “Da… Lord, thank You for always being close by. Source: Of Spiders and God’s Presence | Our Daily…

When Dr. Rishi Manchanda asks his patients, “Where do you live?” he’s looking for more than an address. He has seen a pattern. Those who come to him for help often live in conditi… Remain in me, as I also remain in you. John 15:4 Source: The Great Physician | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/02/odb-02-20-18.mp3

On the way home from church my daughter sat in the backseat enjoying Goldfish crackers as my other children implored her to share. Trying to redirect the conversation, I asked the hoarder of snacks… Source: Not Enough? | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/02/odb-02-19-18.mp3