Church Blog (Page 239)

Church Blog (Page 239)

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?

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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…

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…

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…