Tag: Our Daily Bread

At the end of the Old Testament, God seems to be in hiding. For four centuries, the Jews wait and wonder. God seems passive, unconcerned, and deaf to their prayers. Only one hope remains: the ancie… Jesus, You are the gift of redemption and hope for us. Thank You. Source: Breaking the Silence | Our…

A few years ago, a friend of mine lost track of her young son while walking through a swarm of people at Union Station in Chicago. Needless to say, it was a terrifying experience. Frantically, she … Christmas is about God taking extreme measures to reclaim those who were lost. Source: Extreme Measures | Our…

The week before Christmas, two months after my mom died, holiday shopping and decorating sat at the bottom of my priority list. I resisted my husband’s attempts to comfort me as I grieved the… Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. Psalm 146:5 Source:…

The troubles of life can make us cranky and out of sorts, but we should never excuse these bouts of bad behavior, for they can wither the hearts of those we love and spread misery all around us. We… Dear Lord, please help me to be kind and gracious to others today. Source: Gentleness |…

As we drove through northern Michigan, Marlene exclaimed, “It’s unbelievable how big the world is!” She made her comment as we passed a sign marking the 45th Parallel—the po… In our times of struggle, He powerfully offers us His peace. Source: Big World, Bigger God | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2017/12/odb-12-16-17.mp3

As Star Wars fans around the world eagerly await the release of Episode 8, “The Last Jedi,” people continue to analyze the remarkable success of these films dating back to 1977. Frank P… Lord Jesus, You are our Savior, and we praise You for coming to die that we might live. Source: More Than a…

As I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed more joint pain, especially when cold weather hits. Some days, I feel less like a conqueror and more like someone conquered by the challenges of becomi… Father, thank You for giving me the strength to get through each day. Source: With God’s Help | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2017/12/odb-12-14-17.mp3

As one of the most celebrated orchestral conductors of the twentieth century, Arturo Toscanini is remembered for his desire to give credit to whom credit is due. In David Ewen’s Dictators of … Father in heaven, without You we would have nothing. Source: It Isn’t Me | Our Daily Bread https://dzxuyknqkmi1e.cloudfront.net/odb/2017/12/odb-12-13-17.mp3

We were excited about moving for my husband’s job. But the unknowns and challenges leave me feeling anxious. Thoughts of sorting and packing up belongings. Looking for a place to live. My fin… Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians…

London’s Café Rendezvous has nice lighting, comfortable couches, and the smell of coffee in the air. What it doesn’t have are prices. Originally started as a business by a local … Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. Rev.22:17 Source:…