in defense of love
Throughout much of 2011, Greece experienced unrest as round after round of austerity measures were passed, reducing pension payments and slashing worker benefits. Listening to interviews on the BBC, I heard shopkeepers and laborers speak of the gloom they felt about their future. Some were angry. Some were resigned. Everyone felt hopeless. Protests escalated. The [...]
Where is God in an F4 tornado?–Margie’s Story
Where is God when a natural disaster strikes? When a flood rushes through your city or a tornado destroys your home? Be inspired by this captivating story of God’s overwhelming faithfulness in the midst of tragedy. Find out more of what the Bible says about “when tragedy strikes.” We would like to thank WFCJ in Dayton,...
Down The Drain
By Megan Low, Singapore I have a lively imagination. It can sometimes bring me to strange places. Just the other day, I was stuck in a stormwater drain because of it (thankfully not literally). I had imagined someone falling into the large drain, being trapped inside. How did they fall? Did they drop something and [...]
Wisdom From Ephesus: The Gospel of John, Part II
On the western coast of Turkey is one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the modern world, Ephesus.
Discover the diverse ways people understand what God’s kingdom really means
Thursday, September 20, 2012, Part 2
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:9).
IDEA: The kingdom is where the king is.
PURPOSE: To help listeners grasp the dimensions of Christ’s kingdom.
Every Child Everywhere!
Discover how you can inspire global awareness in your little ones to help them make a difference in the world for Christ. Using a unique blend of colorful photographs and illustrations, author and illustrator Debby Anderson takes children on an exciting adventure to explore God's creativity and His love for every child everywhere. A perfect resource to help children understand that every child is uniquely designed by God, one of a kind, a special. For ages 3-7.
Words In Space
True confession: When I found out that astronaut Rex Walheim would be taking a copy of Our Daily Bread with him into space for the last mission of the shuttle Atlantis, I looked ahead to find out which devotionals I had written that he would be reading. The idea of having my words read in outer space seemed, well, pretty amazing for this small-town kid.
line of sight
When our son learned to shoot with a bow and arrow, I found my interest in the sport piqued by its grace and artistry. One afternoon I decided to join him in the backyard to take a few shots. Doing something that contradicted his training, I moved the bow left of the target. I knew [...]
Wisdom From Ephesus: The Gospel of John, Part III
On the western coast of Turkey is one of the most stunning archaeological sites in the modern world, Ephesus.
Entering God’s kingdom doesn’t require us to jump through any hoops
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Part 1
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:9).
IDEA: The kingdom is where the king is.
PURPOSE: To help listeners grasp the dimensions of Christ’s kingdom.
Standing In The Fire
Wrapped in blankets in my grand- parents’ pickup, I watched as fire consumed our home. My father says I slept soundly as he carried my brother and me and our puppies out to safety. When I woke up and saw the huge blaze, I was already safe. I was too curious and too young to be scared.
in prison
Last night I worshiped God with passion, because I praised Him from prison. The prison band led us in a stirring rendition of Chris Tomlin’s anthem, “I will rise, when He calls my name. No more sorrow, no more pain. I will rise on eagle’s wings, before my God, fall on my knees.” I had [...]
Anger
by Audrie Goh, Singapore Ever felt lost in the uncontrollable angst of the moment? The line between sinful and godly anger seems to blur all too easily. Is it even possible to discern the difference between the two? Take heart, for the indwelling Holy Spirit helps us monitor and learn from our emotions. Check out [...]
Let’s take a closer look at the perplexing timeline of God’s kingdom
Tuesday, September 18, 2012, Part 2
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:9).
IDEA: When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” we are praying for something that touches on the past, the present, and the future.
PURPOSE: To help listeners understand what we pray for when we ask, “Your kingdom come.”
The Lure Of A Message
You’re sitting in a darkened theater enjoying a concert, a play, or a film, when suddenly a smartphone screen lights up as a person reads an incoming text and perhaps takes time to reply. In his book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Nicholas Carr says that in our connected world, “The sense that there might be a message out there for us” is increasingly difficult to resist.
