Author Archives: Our Daily Bread

Jesus famously tells the Pharisee Nicodemus in John 3 that in order to enter the kingdom of heaven, one must be “born again.” That can seem like a pretty impossible requirement, but we don’t need a time machine or a rewind button to achieve the rebirth Jesus describes. Instead, all that’s required is a humble […]

Today is the United States’ National Day of Prayer, so how do we ask God to heal our nation, our communities, and ourselves? In today’s video devotional, we invite you to go back to the basics with us, examining how the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples—the Lord’s Prayer—contains everything we need and more. Watch […]

You’ve sown your seeds, but now you’re anxious for your faith to bear fruit. You wait and wait and wait, but nothing happens. It’s easy to be frustrated, but just like the produce we find at quaint summer markets, certain fruits are specific to certain seasons. You might not see the fruits of your labor […]

Rise and shine! Not everyone’s a morning person, but when you’re a new parent in the thick of child-rearing, it can be hard to get out of bed when all you want to do is sleep. Watch today’s devotional video for some encouragement and to learn that the Lord is still with you, even if […]

It’s easy to go through the motions at church. So many times we show up, say a few amens, sing a couple of songs, and just check it off our schedule. However, God is encouraging us to show up on Sunday ready to learn something new about ourselves and Him. Watch today’s video devotional as […]

Did you know it’s possible to have a great day even on a bad day? Sounds impossible, but Paul demonstrates this concept that as long as we have Christ in our hearts, it doesn’t matter if we have a full stomach or an empty one, a life with plenty or little. We can do all […]

We all want to be wise, but sometimes the idea of wisdom seems too deep or far off or out of reach. This proverb is a good reminder that maybe one way to become more prudent is to take some action, make a course correction, take refuge. If we keep doing what we’ve been doing, […]

Loving our flaws has become more and more popular over time. Thank goodness! With this devotional, be encouraged and reminded about the importance of loving ourselves the way God created us . . . flaws and all. Watch this video and learn how vital embracing our flaws can be to our testimony to others. Written […]

How many of us both pray and worry? There’s a quote from Martin Luther that says, “Pray and let God worry.” While this may sound impossible, God wouldn’t have made this an option if it was impossible. If you’re tired of constantly worrying, watch this video and learn how to entrust all your worries into […]

Passports aren’t good enough to get you to heaven. They do us no good there. There’s only one way we become citizens . . . it’s through Jesus. Watch the video now and discover the incomprehensible gift we have been given through Christ our Savior. Written and presented by Marquise Cox. The apostle Paul didn’t […]