Author Archives: Our Daily Bread

Thorns are usually associated with pain, and rightfully so. But the beauty of thorns is found in the crown Jesus wore for our atonement. They become a beautiful symbol of God’s forgiveness. Watch biblical scholar Dr. John Beck tell us more about these prickly plants and how they came to be a beautiful symbol. Written […]

Have you ever felt like you’re on a balance beam in your relationship with God? Do you feel like you’re on the edge of disappointing Him? While we often feel trapped in our own selfishness and sin, the beauty of what God offers to us is freedom and life. Written by Daniel Ryan Day. Performed […]

Do you ever wish you were leading worship instead of cleaning up after Sunday school? The people in the front may get noticed more by others, but God notices every single thing we do to serve Him. Every job is necessary and important to make us all function together as a church body. Written and […]

Being a parent can be challenging. The pressures to raise productive, God-loving children can be overwhelming. And instead of enjoying the journey, we can be too hard on ourselves—and our kids. Watch this video for encouragement on parenting. Want more videos? Subscribe for daily email notifications at go.odb.org/video-emails. Written and performed by Elisa Morgan

Have you experienced moments where you didn’t know how you would make it through? Or times when you had to call a friend to encourage you in a storm? The Christian life isn’t meant to be lived alone—we all need people in our lives. Watch the video to learn the importance of having a faith-based […]

No one has ever seen God’s face, but there is one way we can set our eyes on Him—through loving one another. Watch the video for a deeper understanding of how God’s nature is reflected through our love. Written and performed by Joe White

Have you ever been in a big fight with someone you love? Coming back together after a rift can be tense and awkward. But there is beauty and power in a restored relationship. Watch the video and learn about restoration from Hosea. Written and performed by Marvin Williams

It’s easy to be distracted from what really matters in life. In the gospel of Luke, chapter 9, Jesus uses a metaphor featuring a popular agricultural tool of the time—a scratch plow—to illustrate that Christ followers must harness ourselves to an intentional focus on sustaining and advancing the kingdom of God. What distractions have been […]

“It’s going to be okay.” Sometimes that’s the last thing you want to hear when you’re grieving. There are moments when you just want to be in someone’s presence without the pressure of moving on from pain. God’s presence is the safest place to be. Watch the video to see how He is always near. […]

Forgiving others can be challenging; and, depending on the situation, it can seem impossible. The same is true for a fallen humanity. But God chose to pursue us with His forgiveness. Watch the video to learn how to do the same for others. Written and performed by Shelby Abbott.