Author Archives: Our Daily Bread

The menorah is an iconic symbol of the Israelites’ faith. What did God intend for it to symbolize to His people? Watch the video as Dr. John A. Beck highlights the correlation between the menorah, the Tree of Life, and eternity with our heavenly Father. Written and performed by Dr. John A. Beck.

Sin, like a bad odor, is hard to cover up. No matter how we try to ignore it, our heavenly Father is aware of and wants us to acknowledge our faults. Even King David tried desperately to hide his choices from the world—with murder. Watch the video to learn how the sweet fragrance of grace […]

How do you know the difference between joy and happiness? Many people confuse the two because of the way they make you feel. But the source of happiness may be found in others while our joy is always found in God. Watch the video to learn more about joy. Written and performed by Elisa Morgan.

Pain—physical or mental—is no joke. It can be debilitating at times and leave us wondering if God has abandoned us. The challenge when we’re waiting on God to answer our prayers is to remember that He has promised to walk through our pain with us. Watch the video and be inspired to trust God even […]

Every day we are exposed to approximately 5,000 ads telling us to buy something new. But we must be careful not to lose focus on what really matters—God. In moments when we have a greater hunger for things, we need an eternal perspective. Watch the video to hear what apostle Paul teaches about godliness over […]

Do you find yourself lost in a sea of opinions? It seems like everyone has a point of view, especially on social media. Solomon gives relevant advice in Proverbs that can refresh your perspective on listening to understand. Watch the video to learn more about engaging with others, especially when you might not agree. Written […]

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