Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
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...
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 [...
Your guard
Important people have bodyguards who protect them from potential harm. However, most of us don’t have or need bodyguards. However, we all need a [...
Uncomfortable commands
Some of Jesus’ commands are uncomfortable. It’s easy to read them and move on to something else. But when Jesus dedicates nearly an entire [&h...
Water under the bridge
The saying “water under the bridge” offers an interesting biblical lesson. At its core, it refers to two people moving past a disagreement or [&h...
Calming the storm
You are in a small rowing boat, caught in the middle of a huge storm. You’ve been struggling for hours to make headway, but [...
A gift for you
It’s Rachel’s birthday, and downstairs, over a dozen gifts are beautifully wrapped just for her. She’s over the moon with excitement, eager to open [&hel...
Our first question
What is the first question ever asked by a human in the Bible? Firsts are significant in God’s Word—they often reveal deeper truths. The [&h...
Dark Waters
If there’s a physical embodiment of “fear of the unknown,” it’s swimming in very dark waters. This year, we had a race that required [&helli...