Author Archives: Our Daily Bread

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

When we’re hurt by our fellow brothers or sisters in Christ, it can be difficult to react in a way that is Christlike. Showing gentleness, love, kindness, and respect can be challenging. In Ephesians, Paul urges believers to focus on the unity of the church because God created us to be in community with one […]

Pain can cloud our judgment so much that we forget that God is with us through our struggles. In the Psalms, David cries out to God in his loneliness, when God was actually with him the whole time. Watch this video to learn more about how God is always with us and how we can […]

God works in mighty ways, especially when it comes to healing. In Luke, we learn about Jesus’s ability to heal people physically, as well as spiritually by forgiving their sins. God desires to heal more than just our physical ailments and pain. He wants to bring restoration to our innermost brokenness. Watch this video to […]

When we face difficult times, it’s easy to feel as if we are alone in our struggle and no one cares. We may feel lost and helpless. But no matter how broken we are, Jesus is always there gently guiding us when we can’t seem to find our way. Matthew’s Gospel reminds us of the […]