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…
Verse of the Day – Jeremiah 29:13 KJV
¹³ And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye search for me with all your heart.
A Reason to Sing
A Reason to Sing Our Daily Bread – June 9, 2017 Read: 2 Chronicles 20:14–22 Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 32–33; John 18:19–40Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.—Psalm 47:6 Singing changes the brain! Some studies show that when we sing, our bodies release hormones that relieve anxiety and stress. Other research indicates that when a group of people sings together, their heartbeats actually synchronize with each other. The apostle Paul’s writing encourages…
Verse of the Day – Romans 13:10 KJV
¹º Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Rings and Grace
Rings and Grace By Our Daily Bread – June 8, 2017 Read: Hebrews 8:6–13 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 30–31; John 18:1–18 I will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12 When I look at my hands, I am reminded that I lost my wedding and engagement rings. I was multitasking as I packed for a trip, and I still have no idea where they ended up. I dreaded telling my husband about my careless mistake—worried how the…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 5:21 KJV
²¹ For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation By Billy Graham • June 7, 2017 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son . . . —Romans 5:10 The word “reconcile” means literally “bring into a changed relationship.” It means to bring together two parties who should have been together all along. The Bible speaks of the human race as enemies of God. You may say that you are no “enemy” of God, but according to Scripture we…
Verse of the Day – Proverbs 13:6 KJV
Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
“Work Out” What God “Works in” You
“Work Out” What God “Works in” You By Oswald Chambers, June 6, 2017 …work out your own salvation…for it is God who works in you… —Philippians 2:12-13 Your will agrees with God, but in your flesh there is a nature that renders you powerless to do what you know you ought to do. When the Lord initially comes in contact with our conscience, the first thing our conscience does is awaken our will, and our will always agrees with God. Yet…