A Time for Everything
A Time for Everything From Our Daily Bread – July 20, 2017 Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1–14 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1 While flying recently, I watched a mother and her children a few rows ahead of me. While the toddler played contentedly, the mother gazed into the eyes of her newborn, smiling at him and stroking his cheek. He stared back with a wide-eyed wonderment. I enjoyed the moment with a…
Verse of the Day – 1 Corinthians 13:1 KJV
¹ Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
Mightier than All
Mightier than All From Our Daily Bread – July 19, 2017 Read: Psalm 93 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. Psalm 93:1 Iguazu Falls, on the border of Brazil and Argentina, is a spectacular waterfall system of 275 falls along 2.7 km (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River. Etched on a wall on the Brazilian side of the Falls are the words of Psalm 93:4, “Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the…
Verse of the Day – Romans 4:7-8 KJV
Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose spirits are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
Beyond Labels
Beyond Labels From Our Daily Bread – July 18, 2017 Read: Romans 5:1–11 | But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 A church in my city has a unique welcome card that captures the love and grace of God for everyone. It says, “If You Are A . . . saint, sinner, loser, winner”—followed by many other terms used to describe struggling people—“alcoholic, hypocrite, cheater, fearful, misfit . .…
Verse of the Day – Galatians 5:24 KJV
And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Just Like Dad
Just Like Dad From Our Daily Bread – July 17, 2017 Read: John 5:17–20 The Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. John 5:19 Isn’t it endearing to see a child mimicking his parents? How often we’ve seen the young boy in a car seat, gripping his imaginary steering wheel intently while keeping a close eye on the driver to see what Daddy does next.…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 20:7 KJV
The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Deep Roots
Deep Roots From Our Daily Bread – July 16, 2017 Read: Luke 24:44–49 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.—Luke 24:45 The sequoia tree, one of three species of redwoods, is among the world’s largest and most enduring organisms. It can grow to 300 feet in height, weigh over 2.5 million pounds (1.1 million kg), and live for 3,000 years. But the majestic sequoia owes much of its size and longevity to what lies below the surface.…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 15:16 KJV
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than with great treasure and trouble therewith.
Are You Being Prepared?
Are You Being Prepared? From Our Daily Bread – July 15, 2017 Read: 1 Samuel 17:8, 32–37, 48–50 | Bible in a Year: Psalms 13–15; Acts 19:21–41 The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and . . . the bear will rescue me. 1 Samuel 17:37 I worked at a fast-food restaurant for over two years in high school. Some aspects of the job were difficult. Customers verbalized their anger while I apologized for the unwanted slice of cheese on the sandwich…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 18:10 KJV
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.