Posts by HPBC (Page 234)

Posts by HPBC (Page 234)

The Bond of Peace

The Bond of Peace From Our Daily Bread June 15, 2017 Read: Ephesians 4:1–6 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.—Ephesians 4:3 After I confronted my friend by email over a matter on which we had differed, she didn’t respond. Had I overstepped? I didn’t want to worsen the situation by pestering her, but neither did I want to leave things unresolved before she went on a trip overseas. As she popped…

Verse of the Day – Ephesians 6:12 KJV

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Rhythms of Grace

Rhythms of Grace From Our Daily Bread – June 14, 2017 Read: Matthew 11:25–30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.—Matthew 11:29 A friend and his wife, now in their early nineties and married for sixty-six years, wrote their family history for their children, grandchildren, and generations to come. The final chapter, “A Letter from Mom and Dad,” contains important life-lessons they’ve…

Consider the Clouds

Consider the Clouds From Our Daily Bread – June 13, 2017 Read: Job 37:1–16 Do you know how the clouds hang poised?—Job 37:16 One day many years ago my boys and I were lying on our backs in the yard watching the clouds drift by. “Dad,” one asked, “why do clouds float?” “Well, son,” I began, intending to give him the benefit of my vast knowledge, but then I lapsed into silence. “I don’t know,” I admitted, “but I’ll find…

Nothing Is Useless

Nothing Is Useless By Our Daily Bread – June 12, 2017 Read: 1 Corinthians 15:42–58 Bible in a Year: Ezra 3–5; John 20 Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.—1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT In my third year battling discouragement and depression caused by limited mobility and chronic pain, I confided to a friend, “My body’s falling apart. I feel like I have nothing of value to offer God or anyone else.” Her hand rested on mine. “Would you…

Verse of the Day – 1 John 4:20 KJV

If a man say, I love God and hateth his brother, he is a liar:  For he that loveth his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

Postures of the Heart

Postures of the Heart Our Daily Bread – June 11, 2017 Read: 2 Chronicles 6:7–9, 12–15 [Solomon] knelt in front of the entire community of Israel and lifted his hands toward heaven [and] he prayed.—2 Chronicles 6:13-14 nlt When my husband plays the harmonica for our church praise team, I have noticed that he sometimes closes his eyes when he plays a song. He says this helps him focus and block out distractions so he can play his best—just his…

Verse of the Day – Mark 8:34 KJV

And when e had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto the, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

A Balanced Understanding of God

By Doug Reynolds, June 11, 2017 This is the first of two studies designed to guide us to a more mature understanding of God’s nature. When I post studies, it is a challenge to capture the spirit of the study as it is delivered in a class setting. When presented in a bible study class, I ask questions to spur interaction between class members. That interaction brings the lesson to life. If you don’t regularly attend a Sunday School class,…

Finding Waldo

Finding Waldo From Our Daily Bread – June 10, 2017 Read: Acts 8:26–40 The [Ethiopian] asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”—Acts 8:34   Waldo is the cartoonish star of “Where’s Waldo,” a now-classic best-selling children’s book series. Waldo hides himself in the crowded scenes on each page, inviting children to find where he’s hiding. Parents around the world love the moments of sweet discovery when their children’s faces signal they’ve found…