Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
The work of God
Five thousand people had just enjoyed a miraculous meal of fish and barley loaves made from two small fish and five loaves. The next...
The wave
It was a lovely day—a gentle breeze blowing off the sea. The sun shining warmly down. Working on my laptop with the glass balcony [...
Passion and Perspective
What are you passionate about? Your passion is what you spend a lot of your free time doing or thinking about. Passion prioritises. If...
Psalms in practice
The Psalms are full of encouragement and comfort, especially in times of need. It has always struck me how each line in a psalm...
Congratulations!
“Congratulations, you could qualify for financial assistance. Reply YES to see what you qualify for.” I often receive texts or emails like this, starting [&h...
Believer or Faither?
The world can be divided into those who believe in God and those who don’t. But believers can be further divided into believers and [...
Divine love
Seated on a beautiful green hill beside a tranquil blue sea, Jesus shares a powerful message. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love [&h...
The Baboon
Recently, we stayed at an Airbnb in a small coastal village. While the views were amazing, we were warned about the baboons living nearby...
Rusty nails
Recently, we were involved in building a small wooden cabin. Since it’s near the coast, I checked with the builder to ensure he was...
By His Grace
My wife and I often run together. The other day, she shared how she times her breathing to mimic the pattern “by-his-grace, by-his-grace” and [&h...
Antivenom
I recently learned that antivenom is made by injecting snake venom into horses and sheep. These animals have robust immune systems that produce potent...
What does life look like?
What does life look like without God? The answer is at the start of the story: “The earth was formless and empty, and darkness [...