Tag: Our Daily Bread

One evening many years ago, after saying a goodnight prayer with our two-year-old daughter, my wife was surprised by a question. “Mommy, where is Jesus?” Luann replied, “Je… Our faith in Jesus is to be like that of a trusting child. Source: Like a Little Child | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/01/odb-01-29-18.mp3

I’m fast approaching a new season—the “winter” of old age—but I’m not there yet! Even though the years are galloping by and sometimes I’d like to slow them… No matter our circumstances or season of life, we can be examples of His love. Source: Joy | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/01/odb-01-28-18.mp3

One day during a university philosophy class, a student made some inflammatory remarks about the professor’s views. To the surprise of the other students, the teacher thanked him and moved on… Lord, teach me how to pray and how to listen. Source: The Last Word | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/01/odb-01-27-18.mp3

Time flies when you’re having fun.” This cliché has no basis in fact, but experience makes it seem true.When life is pleasant, time passes all too quickly. Give me a task that … “ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’ who was, and is, and is to come.” Revelation 4:8 Source: Holy, Holy,…

Not long ago I visited the Empire State Building with a friend. The line looked short—just down the block and around the corner. Yet as we entered the building, we discovered the line of peop… Abba, Father, thank You that I can always trust in Your perfect, never-ending love. Source: True Hope | Our Daily…

A few winters ago, my hometown experienced an unusually long blast of bone-chilling temperatures that finally gave way to the warmer weather of spring. For two weeks straight, the outside thermomet… Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 Source: God of Life | Our Daily Bread…

On August 21, 2016, Carissa posted photos on social media of a devastating flood in Louisiana. The next morning she included a note from someone in the flooded area pleading for help. Five hours af… We show God’s love when we are willing to help others. Source: A “Yes” of Love | Our Daily Bread…

Regina drove home from work discouraged and tired. The day had started with tragic news in a text message from a friend, then spiraled downward in meetings with co-workers who refused to work with … “Consider it pure joy . . . whenever you face trials of many kinds.” James 1:2 Source: It’s in the…

My youngest daughter and I have a game we call “Pinchers.” When she goes up the stairs, I’ll chase her and try to give her a little pinch. The rules are that I can only pinch her … God’s Word to us reveals His heart toward us. Source: Promises, Promises | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/01/odb-01-21-18.mp3

For decades the renowned Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has blessed multitudes through their soul-refreshing gospel songs. One example is their recording from Psalm 121 titled “My Help.”Ps… Father, thank You that You are our source of help. Source: My Help! | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2018/01/odb-01-20-18.mp3