We can waste precious time striving to clean up our act or look more presentable before surrendering our lives to Jesus. But it’s His unlimited and unconditional love for us that transforms us. And it’s His Holy Spirit who empowers us to follow Him and trust He’ll make us new. Watch this video to learn […]
Author Archives: Our Daily Bread
God’s Plan – Genesis 50:20
Making decisions can be nerve-racking and difficult. But including God in your decisions can reduce anxiety and fear because you know that He presides over everything, including our choices. Genesis reminds us of God’s ability to make all things good as He did for Joseph when his brothers meant harm. Watch this video to learn […]
Waiting in Hard Times – Genesis 12
Waiting can seem endless. Whether it’s something simple like a grocery store checkout line or more serious like waiting for a call from the doctor, we don’t like to wait. And yet God uses those times of waiting in our lives to draw us closer to Him so we can better trust His plan. We […]
Committed to Prayer – Ephesians 6:18
Our Father God is always willing to listen to what is on our hearts and minds. In Ephesians, Paul reminds us of the power of prayer and encourages us to continually pray in the Spirit. We can rest assured that God is eagerly listening to our prayers and petitions because He loves us dearly. Watch […]
Sharing the Good News – Mark 16:15
When we consider how the gospel impacts our lives and the lives of others, we can recognize the value of this heart-changing message. If we’re struggling with how to start sharing the good news with those we love, we can begin by simply telling them how Jesus changed our lives. Watch this video to learn […]
Godly Wisdom – James 3
What is wisdom? Is it a profound saying you once heard? A sensible way to live your life? The writer James describes ungodly and godly wisdom. One is easier to obtain, while the other is a gift from God that He promises to give generously as long as we ask Him for it. Watch this […]
Simply Christmas – Luke 2
Each Christmas season brings renewed hope and faith in God’s promise to save the world with the birth of baby Jesus. Whether you’ve faced a difficult holiday season before or are in the midst of one now, be encouraged as you remember that promise. Watch this video to learn more about how God’s promise to […]
Joy in Giving – 2 Corinthians 9:7
Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. But more important than the gift itself is the thought and attitude of the person who is giving. God reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:7 that He loves and encourages a cheerful giver. When we give with a generous spirit, we show how our hearts have been transformed […]
Lions, Tigers, and Bears! – Psalm 56:3
We can all relate to the scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow are walking through the dark forest repeating, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” They were scared. We each experience those scary and frustrating times in life when we don’t know what will happen next. […]
Purposeful Pain – Isaiah 21
No one likes to experience pain, and yet many would agree that those tough times in life are exactly what makes people more resilient. Scripture compares the exile of the Israelites to a threshing sledge, a tool that tore apart the grain in order to separate what was edible. Watch as John Beck explains this […]