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Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
March 16, 2024
Kingdom-Minded Leadership
When I joined a group of Christian children rsquo s book authors who prayed for one another and helped spread the word about each other rsquo s books some people said we were ldquo foolish for working with competitors rdquo But our group was committed to kingdom-minded leadership and promoting community not competition We shared the same goal mdash spreading the gospel We served the same King mdash Jesus Together we rsquo re reaching more people with our witness for Christ When God asked Moses to choose seventy elders with leadership experience He said ldquo I will take some of [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
March 09, 2024
God Made Them All
My three-year old son Xavier squeezed my hand as we entered the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California Pointing to a life-size sculpture of a humpback whale suspended from the ceiling he said ldquo Enormous rdquo His wide-eyed joy continued as we explored each exhibit We laughed as the otters splish-splashed during feeding time We stood in silence in front of a large glass aquarium window mesmerized by the golden-brown jellyfish dancing in the electric blue water ldquo God made every creature in the ocean rdquo I said ldquo just like He made you and me rdquo Xavier whispered ldquo Wow [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
February 17, 2024
In God’s Loving Hands
Soren Solkaer spent years photographing starlings and their breathtaking spectacle murmurations where hundreds of thousands of starlings move in fluid motion across the sky Watching this marvel is like sitting underneath an orchestrated swirling wave or a massive dark brushstroke flowing into a kaleidoscope of patterns In Denmark they call this starling experience Black Sun also the title of Solkaer rsquo s stunning book of photographs Most remarkable is how starlings instinctively follow their nearest companion flying so close that if one were to miss a beat they rsquo d suffer mass calamity However starlings use murmurations to protect one [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
February 08, 2024
God’s Great Love Cycle
As a new believer in Jesus at the age of thirty I had lots of questions after committing my life to Him When I started reading the Scriptures I had even more questions I reached out to a friend ldquo How can I possibly obey all God rsquo s commands I just snapped at my husband this morning rdquo ldquo Just keep reading your Bible rdquo she said ldquo and ask the Holy Spirit to help you love like Jesus loves you rdquo After more than twenty years of living as a child of God that simple but profound truth [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
January 07, 2024
Willing Savior
While driving late at night Nicholas saw a house on fire He parked in the driveway rushed into the burning home and led four children to safety When the teenage babysitter realized one of the siblings was still inside she told Nicholas Without hesitation he reentered the inferno Trapped on the second floor with the six-year-old girl Nicholas broke a window He jumped to safety with the child in his arms just as emergency teams arrived at the scene Choosing concern for others over himself he rescued all the children Nicholas demonstrated heroism by his willingness to sacrifice his safety [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
January 02, 2024
Spotting Hope
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle has seen the deterioration of coral reefs firsthand She founded Mission Blue an organization devoted to the development of global Hope Spots These special places around the world are ldquo critical to the health of the ocean rdquo which impacts our lives on earth Through the intentional care for these areas scientists have seen the relationships of underwater communities restored and lives of endangered species saved nbsp In Psalm the psalmist acknowledges that God spoke everything into existence and ensured that all He made would stand firm vv ndash As God reigns over generations and nations vv [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
December 20, 2023
The Light of Hope
My mother rsquo s shiny red cross should have been hanging next to her bed at the cancer care center And I should have been preparing for holiday visits between her scheduled treatments All I wanted for Christmas was another day with my mom Instead I was home hanging her cross on a fake tree When my son Xavier plugged in the lights I whispered ldquo Thank You rdquo He said ldquo You rsquo re welcome rdquo My son didn rsquo t know I was thanking God for using the flickering bulbs to turn my eyes toward the ever-enduring Light [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
December 04, 2023
God’s Comforting Commitment
Years ago our family visited Four Corners the only place in the United States where four states meet at one location My husband stood in the section marked Arizona Our oldest son A J hopped into Utah Our youngest son Xavier held my hand as we stepped into Colorado When I scooted into New Mexico Xavier said ldquo Mom I can rsquo t believe you left me in Colorado rdquo We were together and apart as our laughter was heard in four different states Now that our grown sons have left home I have a deeper appreciation of God rsquo [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
November 02, 2023
Reflecting the Light of the Son
After I had a conflict with my mother she finally agreed to meet with me more than an hour away from my home But upon arriving I discovered she had left before I got there In my anger I wrote her a note But I revised it after I felt God nudging me to respond in love After my mother read my revised message she called me ldquo You rsquo ve changed rdquo she said God used my note to lead my mom to ask about Jesus and eventually receive Him as her personal Savior In Matthew Jesus affirms that [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
October 10, 2023
Open the Eyes of My Heart
In a premature baby named Christopher Duffley surprised doctors by surviving At five months old he entered the foster care system until his aunt rsquo s family adopted him A teacher realized four-year-old Christopher though blind and diagnosed with autism had perfect pitch Six years later at church Christopher stood onstage and sang ldquo Open the Eyes of My Heart rdquo The video reached millions online In Christopher shared his goals of serving as a disability advocate He continues to prove that possibilities are limitless with the eyes of his heart open to God rsquo s plan The apostle Paul [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
October 02, 2023
I Can See You!
The optometrist helped three-year-old Andreas adjust his first pair of glasses ldquo Look in the mirror rdquo she said Andreas glanced at his reflection then turned to his father with a joyful and loving smile Andreas rsquo father gently wiped the tears that slipped down his son rsquo s cheeks ldquo What rsquo s wrong rdquo Andreas wrapped his arms around his father rsquo s neck ldquo I can see you rdquo He pulled back tilted his head and gazed into his father rsquo s eyes ldquo I can see you rdquo As we prayerfully study the Bible the Holy [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
September 28, 2023
A Giver’s Heart
On our last day in Wisconsin my friend brought her four-year-old daughter Kinslee to say goodbye ldquo I don rsquo t want you to move rdquo said Kinslee I hugged her and gave her a canvas hand-painted fan from my collection ldquo When you miss me use this fan and remember that I love you rdquo Kinslee asked if she could have a different fan mdash a paper one from my bag ldquo That one rsquo s broken rdquo I said ldquo I want you to have my best fan rdquo I didn rsquo t regret giving Kinslee my favorite [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
September 15, 2023
Just Like Jesus
In biologists captured a pair of orange pygmy seahorses in the Philippines They took the marine creatures along with a section of the orange coral sea fan they called home to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco Scientists wanted to know if the pygmy seahorses were born to match the color of their parents or their environment When the pygmy seahorses gave birth to dull brown babies scientists placed a purple coral sea fan into the tank The babies whose parents were orange changed their color to match the purple sea fan Due to their fragility by nature [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
August 18, 2023
The Power of Christ
In about nbsp on-site spectators watched aerialist Nik Wallenda walk on a tightrope across a -foot-wide gorge near the Grand Canyon Wallenda stepped onto the -inch-thick steel cable and thanked Jesus for the view as his head camera pointed toward the valley below He prayed and praised Jesus as he walked across the gorge as calmly as if he was strolling on a sidewalk When the wind became treacherous he stopped and crouched He rose and regained his balance thanking nbsp God for ldquo calming that cable rdquo With every step on that tightrope he displayed his dependence on the [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
August 11, 2023
Forever Faithful God
nbsp When Xavier was an elementary student I drove him to and from school One day things didn rsquo t go according to plan I was late to pick him up I parked the car praying frantically as I ran toward his classroom I found him hugging his backpack as he sat on a bench next to a teacher ldquo I rsquo m so sorry Mijo Are you okay rdquo He sighed ldquo I rsquo m fine but I rsquo m mad at you for being late rdquo How could I blame him I was mad at me too I [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
July 26, 2023
Extra Grace Required
While we decorated for a special event at church the woman in charge griped about my inexperience After she walked away another woman approached me ldquo Don rsquo t worry about her She rsquo s what we call an E G R mdash Extra Grace Required rdquo I laughed Soon I started using that label every time I had a conflict with someone Years later I sat in that same church sanctuary listening to that E G R rsquo s obituary The pastor shared how she had served God behind the scenes and given generously to others I asked God [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
July 04, 2023
Mimic Jesus
A ldquo master of disguise rdquo lives in the waters of Indonesia and in the Great Barrier Reef The mimic octopus like other octopuses can change its skin pigment to blend in with its surroundings This intelligent creature also changes its shape and ldquo the way it moves and behaves rdquo when threatened In fact the mimic octopus can impersonate fifteen other kinds of sea creatures including the venomous lionfish and flatfish and even deadly sea snakes Though imperfect these disguises provide time to escape other predators and may have kept the mimic octopus from being discovered until Unlike the [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 20, 2023
Step by Step
A dozen teams each including three people standing shoulder to shoulder prepared for the four-legged race Bound to the person in the middle by colorful rags at their ankles and knees each trio locked their eyes on the finish line When the whistle blew the teams lunged forward Most of them fell and struggled to regain their footing A few groups chose to hop instead of walk Some gave up But one team delayed their start confirmed their plan and communicated as they moved forward They stumbled along the way but pressed on and soon passed all the teams Their [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 02, 2023
Within God’s Reach
After an officer searched me I stepped into the county jail signed the visitor rsquo s log and sat in the crowded lobby I prayed silently watching adults fidgeting and sighing while young children complained about the wait Over an hour later an armed guard called a list of names including mine He led my group into a room and motioned us to our assigned chairs When my stepson sat in the chair on the other side of the thick glass window and picked up the telephone receiver the depth of my helplessness overwhelmed me But as I wept God [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
May 10, 2023
God Sees, Understands, and Cares
Sometimes living with chronic pain and fatigue leads to being isolated at home and feeling alone I rsquo ve often felt unseen by God and others During an early morning prayer-walk with my service dog I struggled with these feelings I noticed a hot air balloon in the distance The people in its basket could enjoy a bird rsquo s-eye view of our quiet neighborhood but they couldn rsquo t really see me As I continued walking past my neighbors rsquo houses I sighed How many people behind those closed doors felt unseen and insignificant As I finished my walk [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
April 22, 2023
Loving Like Jesus
While waiting for a train at a station in Atlanta Georgia a young man wearing slacks and a dress shirt sat on a bench As he struggled with his tie an older woman encouraged her husband to help Another stranger took a photo of the trio when the elderly man hunched over and began teaching the young man how to knot the tie When this photo went viral online many viewers left comments about the power of random acts of kindness For believers in Jesus kindness to others reflects the self-sacrificing care that He showed for people like us It [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
March 23, 2023
Recognizing God’s Voice
After years of research and analysis scientists have learned that wolves have distinct voices that help them establish hierarchy and communicate with each other Using a specific sound analysis code one scientist realized the use of various volumes and pitches in a wolf rsquo s howl enabled her to identify specific wolves with one-hundred percent accuracy The Bible provides many examples of God recognizing the distinct voices of His beloved creations He called Moses by name and spoke to him directly Exodus ndash The psalmist David proclaimed ldquo I call out to the Lord and he answers me from his [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
March 17, 2023
Weeding Out Sins
When I noticed a sprig budding next to the garden hose by our porch I ignored the seemingly harmless eyesore How could a little weed possibly hurt our lawn But as the weeks passed that nuisance grew to be the size of a small bush and began taking over our yard Its stray stalks arched over a portion of our walkway and sprouted up in other areas Admitting its destructive existence I asked my husband to help me dig out the wild bushweed by the roots then protect our yard with weed killer When we ignore or deny its presence [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
February 17, 2023
Prayer Cards
During a writing conference where I served as a faculty member Tamy handed me a postcard with a handwritten prayer on the back She explained that she read the faculty biographies wrote specific prayers on each card and prayed as she delivered them to us In awe over the details in her personal message to me I thanked God for encouraging me through Tamy rsquo s gesture Then I prayed for her in return When I struggled with pain and fatigue during the conference I pulled out the postcard The Lord refreshed my spirit as I reread Tamy rsquo s [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
February 04, 2023
I Can Only Imagine
I settled into the church pew behind a woman wearing a colorful scarf as the music team began playing ldquo I Can Only Imagine rdquo Raising my hands I praised God as the woman rsquo s sweet soprano voice harmonized with mine After service we introduced ourselves Louise told me about her health struggles and we decided to read Scripture and pray together during her cancer treatment appointments A few months later Louise told me she feared dying Leaning onto her hospital bed I rested my head next to hers whispered a prayer and quietly sang our song I can [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
January 07, 2023
More than Conquerors
When my husband coached our son rsquo s Little League baseball team he rewarded the players with an end-of-year party and acknowledged their improvement over the season One of our youngest players Dustin approached me during the event ldquo Didn rsquo t we lose the game today rdquo ldquo Yes rdquo I said ldquo But we rsquo re proud of you for doing your best rdquo ldquo I know rdquo he said ldquo But we lost Right rdquo I nodded ldquo Then why do I feel like a winner rdquo Dustin asked Smiling I said ldquo Because you are a [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
January 02, 2023
Rescue Mission
Volunteers at a farm animal rescue organization in Australia found a wandering sheep weighed down by more than seventy-five pounds of filthy matted wool Rescuers suspected the sheep had been forgotten and lost in the bush for at least five years Volunteers soothed him through the uncomfortable process of shearing away his heavy fleece Once freed from his burden Baarack ate His legs grew stronger He became more confident and content as he spent time with his rescuers and the other animals at the sanctuary The psalmist David understood the pain of being weighed down with heavy burdens feeling forgotten [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
December 23, 2022
The Power of God’s Word
On Christmas Eve the Apollo astronauts mdash Frank Borman Jim Lovell and Bill Anders mdash became the first humans to enter lunar orbit As they circled the moon ten times they shared images of the moon and the earth During a live broadcast they took turns reading from Genesis At the fortieth anniversary celebration Borman said ldquo We were told that on Christmas Eve we would have the largest audience that had ever listened to a human voice And the only instructions that we got from NASA was to do something appropriate rdquo The Bible verses spoken by the Apollo [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
November 30, 2022
Mutual Encouragement
After another week of being beaten down by more medical setbacks I slumped onto the sofa I didn rsquo t want to think about anything I didn rsquo t want to talk to anybody I couldn rsquo t even pray Discouragement and doubt weighed me down as I turned on the television I began watching a commercial showing a little girl talking to her younger brother ldquo You rsquo re a champion rdquo she said As she continued affirming him his grin grew So did mine God rsquo s people have always struggled with discouragement and doubt Quoting Psalm which [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
November 24, 2022
Enduring Hope
Doctors diagnosed four-year-old Solomon with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a progressive muscle-degenerating disease that primarily affects boys A year later doctors discussed wheelchairs with the family But Solomon protested that he didn rsquo t want to have to use a wheelchair Family and friends diligently prayed for him and raised funds for a professionally trained service dog to help keep him out of that wheelchair for as long as possible Tails for Life the organization that trained Callie as my service dog is currently preparing Waffles to serve Solomon Though Solomon accepts his treatment with resilience often bursting out in song [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
October 31, 2022
Better Together
Marie a single working mom rarely missed church or Bible study Each week she rode the bus to and from church with her five children and helped with set up and clean up One Sunday the pastor told Marie that some church members had donated gifts for the family One couple provided the family a house with reduced rent Another couple offered her a job with benefits at their coffee shop A young man gave her an old car he rsquo d rebuilt and promised to serve as her personal mechanic Marie thanked God for the joy of living in [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
October 04, 2022
Grieving and Grateful
After my mom died one of her fellow cancer patients approached me ldquo Your mom was so kind to me she said sobbing ldquo I rsquo m sorry she died nbsp instead of me rdquo ldquo My mom loved you rdquo I said ldquo We prayed God would let you see your boys grow up rdquo Holding her hands I wept with her and asked God to help her grieve peacefully I also thanked Him for her remission that allowed her to continue loving her husband and two growing children The Bible reveals the complexity of grief when Job lost [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
September 08, 2022
A Heavenly Reunion
When writing my mom rsquo s obituary I felt that the word died seemed too final for the hope I had in our promised reunion in heaven as fellow believers in Jesus So I wrote ldquo She was welcomed into the arms of Jesus rdquo Still some days I grieve when looking at the more current family photos that don rsquo t include my mom Recently though I discovered a painter who creates family portraits with those we rsquo ve lost The artist uses the photos of loved ones who have gone before us to paint them into the picture [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
September 02, 2022
Rooted in Love
I arrived at the cancer care center where I rsquo d be serving as my mom rsquo s live-in caregiver feeling alone and afraid I rsquo d left my family and support system more than miles behind me But before I could even touch my luggage a man with a huge grin offered to help By the time we reached the sixth floor I rsquo d made plans to meet Frank rsquo s wife Lori who cared for him during his treatments The couple soon became like family as we leaned on God and each other We laughed vented cried [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
August 19, 2022
Radiant Drifters
Under the night sky in the spring of surfers rode bioluminescent waves along the coast of San Diego These lightshows were caused by microscopic organisms called phytoplankton a name derived from a Greek word meaning ldquo wanderer rdquo or ldquo drifter rdquo During the day the living organisms create red tides and capture sunlight that converts into chemical energy When disturbed in the darkness they produce an electric blue light Believers in Jesus are citizens of heaven who much like the red-tide algae live like wanderers or drifters on earth When difficult circumstances disturb our well-laid plans the Holy Spirit [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
August 03, 2022
The Privilege of Stewardship
While on vacation my husband and I walked along the beach We noticed a large square patch of sand blocked off by a makeshift fence A young man explained that he worked around the clock with a team of volunteers committed to guarding the eggs in each sea turtle rsquo s nest Once the hatchlings emerged from their nest the presence of both animals and humans threaten and decrease their chance of survival ldquo Even with all our efforts rdquo he said ldquo scientists estimate that only one out of every five thousand hatchlings reach adulthood rdquo These bleak numbers [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
July 13, 2022
Flexing Faith Muscles
During a trip to the zoo I stopped to rest near the sloth exhibit The creature hung upside down He seemed content being completely still I sighed Because of my health issues I struggled with stillness and desperately wanted to move forward to do something mdash anything Resenting my limitations I longed to stop feeling so weak But while staring at the sloth I observed how he stretched one arm gripped a nearby branch and stopped again Being still required strength If I wanted to be content with moving slow or being as still as the sloth I needed more [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 30, 2022
Celestial Communion
When Apollo rsquo s Eagle lunar module landed on the moon rsquo s Sea of Tranquility on July the space travelers took time to recover from their flight before stepping onto the moon rsquo s surface Astronaut Buzz Aldrin had received permission to bring bread and wine so he could take communion After reading Scripture he tasted the first foods ever consumed on the moon Later he wrote ldquo I poured the wine into the chalice our church had given me In the one-sixth gravity of the moon the wine curled slowly and gracefully up the side of the cup [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 26, 2022
God’s Provision
Three-year-old Buddy and his mom went to church each week to help unload groceries from the food ministry truck When Buddy overheard his mom telling his grandmother that the delivery truck broke down he said ldquo Oh no How will they do food ministry rdquo His mom explained that the church would have to raise money to buy a new truck Buddy smiled ldquo I have money rdquo he said leaving the room He returned with a plastic jar decorated with colorful stickers and filled with coins which amounted to a little over Though Buddy didn rsquo t have much [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 02, 2022
Spotting Rainbows of Hope
During an October vacation another battle with chronic pain forced me to spend the first few days recovering in our room My mood became as overcast as the sky When I finally ventured out to enjoy sightseeing at a nearby lighthouse with my husband gray clouds blocked much of our view Still I snapped a few photos of the shadowy mountains and dull horizon Later disappointed because a downpour tucked us in for the night I skimmed through our digital pictures Gasping I handed my husband the camera ldquo A rainbow rdquo Focused on the gloominess earlier I rsquo d [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
May 30, 2022
Hope Cuts through Storms
In the spring of several storm-chasers recorded videos and took photos of a rainbow next to a tornado in Texas In one video long stalks of wheat in a field bent under the power of the whirling winds A brilliant rainbow cut across the gray skyline and arched toward the twister Bystanders in another video stood on the side of the road and watched the symbol of hope standing firm beside the twisting funnel-shaped cloud In Psalm the psalmist offers hope and encourages us to turn to God during difficult times He describes some who were in the middle of [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
May 10, 2022
Always Worth Sharing
After I became a believer in Jesus I shared the gospel with my mother Instead of making a decision to trust Jesus as I expected she stopped speaking to me for a year Her bad experiences with people who claimed to follow Jesus made her distrust believers in Christ I prayed for her and reached out to her weekly The Holy Spirit comforted me and continued working on my heart as my mom gave me the silent treatment When she finally answered my phone call I committed to loving her and sharing God rsquo s truth with her whenever I [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
April 19, 2022
Love Is Worth the Risk
Today apos s Our Daily Bread Devotional [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
April 02, 2022
God’s Great Love
When a friend asked me to speak with teen girls at a workshop promoting purity I declined As a teenage runaway I struggled and had decades of scars caused by my immorality After getting married and losing our first child to a miscarriage I thought God was punishing me for my past sins When I finally surrendered my life to Christ at the age of thirty I confessed my sins and repented repeatedly Still guilt and shame consumed me How could I share about God rsquo s grace when I couldn rsquo t even bring myself to fully receive the [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
March 24, 2022
Where’s God?
In Martin Handford rsquo s book Where rsquo s Waldo nbsp a series of children rsquo s puzzle books first created in the elusive character wears a red and white striped shirt and socks with a matching hat blue jeans brown boots and glasses Handford has cleverly hidden Waldo in plain sight within the busy illustrations filled with crowds of characters at various locations around the world Waldo isn rsquo t always easy to see but the creator promises readers will always be able to find him Though looking for God isn rsquo t really like looking for Waldo in [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
February 14, 2022
We Are One
In a small farming community news travels fast Several years after the bank sold the farm David rsquo s family had owned for decades he learned the property would be available for sale After much sacrifice and saving David arrived at the auction and joined a crowd of nearly two hundred local farmers Would David rsquo s meager bid be enough He placed the first bid taking deep breaths as the auctioneer called for higher bids The crowd remained silent until they heard the slam of the gavel The fellow farmers placed the needs of David and his family above [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
January 03, 2022
Resilient Faith
Towering dunes along the north shore of Silver Lake put nearby homes at risk of sinking into shifting sands Though residents have tried moving mounds of sand in efforts to protect their homes they have watched helplessly as well-built houses were buried right before their eyes As a local sheriff oversaw the cleanup of a recently destroyed cottage he affirmed the process couldn rsquo t be opposed or prevented No matter how hard homeowners try to avoid the dangers of these unsteady embankments the dunes simply cannot provide a strong foundational support Jesus knew the futility of building a house [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
December 15, 2021
What Are You?
When I walked into the ice cream shop with my five-year-old biracial son the man behind the counter glanced at me and stared at my child ldquo What are you rdquo His question and harsh tone triggered the all-too-familiar anger and heartache I rsquo d experienced growing up as a Mexican-American who didn rsquo t fit stereotypes Pulling Xavier closer I turned toward my black husband as he entered the store With eyes narrowed the store clerk completed our order in silence I prayed silently for the man as my son listed the flavors of ice cream he wanted to [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
December 02, 2021
True Identity
As my friend reviewed the pictures I took of her she pointed out the physical characteristics she saw as imperfections I asked her to look closer ldquo I see a beautiful and beloved daughter of the Almighty King of Kings rdquo I said ldquo I see a compassionate lover of God and others whose genuine kindness generosity and faithfulness have made a difference in so many lives rdquo When I noticed the tears brimming her eyes I said ldquo I think you need a tiara rdquo Later that afternoon we picked out the perfect crown for my friend so she [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
November 22, 2021
Sharing Hope
As Emma shared how God helped her embrace her identity as His beloved child she weaved Scripture into our conversation I could barely figure out where the high school student stopped speaking her words and began quoting the words of God When I commended her for being like a walking Bible her brow furrowed She hadn rsquo t been intentionally reciting Scripture verses Through daily reading of the Bible the wisdom found in it had become a part of Emma rsquo s everyday vocabulary She rejoiced in God rsquo s constant presence and enjoyed every opportunity He provided to share [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
October 03, 2021
Wherever We Worship
Intense pain and a debilitating headache prevented me from attending services with my local church family again Grieving the loss of community worship I watched an online sermon At first complaints soured my experience The poor sound and video quality distracted me As I wrestled with my frustrations a voice on the video warbled a familiar hymn Tears flowed as I sang ldquo Be Thou my vision O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me save that Thou art Thou my best thought by day or by night Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light rdquo Focusing [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
September 24, 2021
God Knows We Feel
Feeling overwhelmed Sierra grieved her son rsquo s fight with addiction ldquo I feel bad rdquo she said ldquo Does God think I have no faith because I can rsquo t stop crying when I rsquo m praying rdquo ldquo I don rsquo t know what God thinks rdquo I said ldquo But I know He can handle real emotions It rsquo s not like He doesn rsquo t know we feel rdquo I prayed and shed tears with Sierra as we pleaded for her son rsquo s deliverance Scripture contains many examples of people wrestling with God while struggling [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
August 27, 2021
A Great Ending
My husband and son surfed television channels looking for a movie to watch and discovered that their favorite movies were already in progress As they enjoyed watching the final scenes the search became a game They managed to find eight of their favorite flicks Frustrated I asked why they wouldn rsquo t just choose a movie to watch from the beginning My husband laughed ldquo Who doesn rsquo t love a great ending rdquo I had to admit I too look forward to the endings of my favorite books or movies I rsquo ve even skimmed through my Bible and [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
August 10, 2021
Accessible to All
From a manmade bridge on the small Caribbean island of Eleuthera visitors can admire the stark contrast between the roiling dark blue waters of the Atlantic and the calm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea Over time storms washed away the original strip of land once marked by a natural stone arch The glass window bridge that now serves as a tourist attraction on Eleuthera is known as ldquo the narrowest place on earth rdquo The Bible describes the road that leads to eternal life as narrow ldquo and only a few find it rdquo Matthew The gate is considered [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
July 30, 2021
Priceless Lives in Christ
Tears streamed down my cheeks during a frantic search for my lost wedding and anniversary rings After an hour of lifting couch cushions and scouring every nook and cranny of our home Alan said ldquo I rsquo m sorry We rsquo ll replace them rdquo ldquo Thanks But their sentimental value surpasses their material worth They rsquo re irreplaceable rdquo Praying I continued hunting for the jewelry ldquo Please Lord Help me find them rdquo Later while reaching into the pocket of a sweater worn earlier in the week I found the priceless jewels ldquo Thank You Jesus rdquo As [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
July 09, 2021
Lies with Truth
I set my Bible on the podium and stared at the eager faces waiting for me to begin the message I rsquo d prayed and prepared Why couldn rsquo t I speak You rsquo re worthless No one will ever listen to you especially if they know your past And God would never use you Seared into my heart and mind the words spoken in various ways over my life ignited a decade-long war against the lies I so easily believed Though I knew the words weren rsquo t true I couldn rsquo t seem to escape my insecurities and [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 26, 2021
Legacy of Kindness
Martha served as a teacher rsquo s aide at an elementary school for over thirty years Every year she saved money to buy new coats scarves and gloves for students in need After she lost her fight with leukemia we held a celebration of life service In lieu of flowers people donated hundreds of brand-new winter coats to the students she loved and served for decades Many people shared stories about the countless ways Martha encouraged others with kind words and thoughtful deeds Her fellow teachers honored her memory with an annual coat drive for three years after her life [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 04, 2021
Waiting in Hope
nbsp Xochitl E Dixon nbsp Suggested Reading Romans ndash nbsp Be joyful in hope patient in affliction faithful in prayer Romans nbsp Rogelio served as our waiter during our weeklong vacation During one conversation he credited Jesus for blessing him with Kaly a compassionate wife with strong faith After they had their first baby God gave them the opportunity to help care for their niece who had Downs Syndrome Soon after Rogelio rsquo s mother-in-law needed live-in care Rogelio works with joy often taking on double shifts to ensure his wife can stay home to care for the people God [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
May 30, 2021
Secret Giver
For Christopher a physically disabled veteran everyday activities had become more challenging took longer to finish and increased his pain Still he did his best to serve his wife and child Passersby would see him using a push-mower to cut his lawn every week One day Christopher received a letter mdash and an expensive riding lawnmower mdash from an anonymous donor The secret giver rsquo s satisfaction came through the privilege of helping someone in need Jesus doesn rsquo t say that all of our giving should be in secret but He does remind us to check our motives when [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
May 11, 2021
Renewed Vision
After a painful minor surgery on my left eye my doctor recommended a vision test With confidence I covered my right eye and read each line on the chart with ease Covering my left eye I gasped How could I not realize I rsquo d been so blind While adjusting to new glasses and renewed vision I thought of how daily trials often caused me to be spiritually nearsighted Focusing only on what I could see up-close mdash my pain and ever-changing circumstances mdash I became blind to the faithfulness of my eternal and unchanging God With such a limited [... more]
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