Author Archives: Our Daily Bread

We can hope for the idyllic Norman Rockwell Christmas, but sometimes we end up with a family feud gone wrong. It can be a miserable feeling to try and keep it together while everything is falling apart. There’s no need to be embarrassed, everyone has family issues. Today’s video reveals how God’s steadfast love can […]

Let’s be honest. Some days we can’t wait for Christmas break to be over and to send the kids back to school. The hustle and bustle of the day mixed in with chaotic energy from little ones can test our patience. There may be a better response than anger and frustration. Today’s video shows us […]

Christmastime is busy! While we are juggling hectic schedules, things that should be privileges end up feeling more like obligations. One of those things can be church. Unfortunately, it can be one more box to check on the to-do list during the demanding holiday season. Today’s video reveals the importance of church and why we […]

Sometimes planning the perfect Christmas can be more about us and less about the people we want to serve. If anything goes wrong, our ego is revealed behind burnt sugar cookies and not-so-spectacular wrapping paper. But this Christmas we have to check our ego at the door and strive to be more like Jesus. He […]

When you’re shopping for gifts, do you think about how much the recipient will use it? What if instead of using it, they gave it away? That could be rude. But what if giving them away to benefit others was the point? Today’s video explores the gifts God’s given to us, how we can give […]

The smile on a loved one’s face when they open the gift you brought them is priceless. But the price tag for that perfect gift can be expensive. This Christmas might feel especially different as COVID-19 continues to impact our lives, including our budgets. It may seem like the ultimate present is out of reach. […]

The best gifts, the perfect decorations, and the tastiest Christmas recipes are just some of the things that might make us jealous of others this holiday. Why does Christmas have a way of stirring up comparison and envy in our hearts? Perhaps we are searching for approval for things that don’t matter, instead of finding […]

Why is Christmas so stressful? A picturesque Christmas would be amazing, but it’s something we usually don’t get. Things like relationship strains, budget constraints, the loss of a loved one, or even feelings of depression and anxiety dim the lights of the holiday season. How do you find the happiness of Christmas despite life circumstances? […]

An extra 15 pounds over the holidays? No, thanks. Sugar cookies, pies, and cheesecake? Yes, please! During the Christmas season we indulge in gifts, gatherings, and guilt-laden food. But we can easily push the main reason for our celebration aside. This year, let’s put less focus on the food coma, and more on the feast […]

Stressing over the Christmas list? With so little shopping days left, people are packing out the stores for the perfect gift. But the best gifts, the ones we remember, can’t be found on the shelves. This Christmas, let us focus our hearts on the gifts that matter the most—the ones that come from God. Written […]