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
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We Need Each Other – Mark 2:1–12
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 […]
Can You See God? – 1 John 4:12
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
Restored Relationships – Hosea 14:1
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
Scratch Plow – Luke 9:62
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 […]
God Is Near – Psalm 34:18
“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. […]
It’s Possible to Forgive – Ephesians 4:32
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.
Christianity is a Team Sport – Matthew 18:20
Christianity is a team sport—going it alone just won’t work. In this video we’ll take a quick look at Jesus’s encouragement to stick together, and what that entails.
Correction in Love – Proverbs 27:6
A good friendship has many qualities: shared interests and experiences, encouragement, and laughter. But a truly good friendship has an extra quality that we sometimes don’t want: the truth. Watch the video for wisdom on receiving correction from friends.
Our Preferred People – 1 Timothy 5:21
Chances are you have favorite people in your life- a spouse, parents, or children. You respond to the needs of these people out of relationship. But what about people who don’t make the list? How do you treat them? Watch the video to see how God says they should be treated. Written by: Daniel Ryan […]