Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
Begin praying
What do you do when faced with a concerning situation? We read that Daniel immediately turned to God in prayer. He first confessed his...
What freedom?
“Freedom to” is always dependent on release from something. Freedom to travel requires release from work. Freedom to vote requires release from tyrants. But [&h...
Known by love
A few months after my dad passed away, I was sorting through his things. I found a piece of paper folded in his wallet...
Empty homes
I’m often struck by the number of beautiful homes with stunning sea views that are empty. Most owners only spend a few weeks in [...
Measure and manage
During November, a group of friends and I participate in what we call Moovember. It’s a challenge to walk, run, cycle, or swim a [...
Conquering music
Music is something we all enjoy. It relaxes, celebrates, transforms, and transports. It can calm or excite. But it also does something surprising—it conquers. [...
Are you religious?
Are you religious? It’s not a question that’s well received today. The word “religion” often brings to mind self-righteous people, money-driven mega-churches, or ornate [&helli...
Finding identity
Most of us have felt the joy of our sports team winning. Although you didn’t play, the victory feels like yours—you identify as part [&h...
Breathe
It’s unseen, unthought of, yet it underpins all life. I’m talking about air—the invisible gas we rarely notice until we can’t get it. Without [&helli...
My complaints
I am quick to complain when things don’t go right. Recently, while complaining and hoping to draw in a fellow complainer, I received an [...
Spilled coffee
Des was carrying a cup of coffee to his desk when Anne rushed past and bumped him, causing coffee to spill on Joan, who...