Our Daily Bread

Topi:Time-Traveling Letters Bible in a Year: Psalms 77–78 Romans 10 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 1 John 1:2 More than a million young people take part …

Topic:His Death Brings Life Bible in a Year: Psalms 74–76 Romans 9:16–33 If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 During her ministry to men incarcerated in South Africa’s most violent prison, Joanna Flanders-Thomas witnessed the power …

Topic:Loved, Beautiful, Gifted Bible in a Year: Psalms 68–69 Romans 8:1–21 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Romans 8:16 Malcolm appeared confident as a teenager. But this confidence was a mask. In truth, a turbulent home left him fearful, desperate for approval, and feeling …

Topic:God’s Mercy at Work Bible in a Year: Psalms 66–67 Romans 7 May the Lord judge between you and me. 1 Samuel 24:12 My anger percolated when a woman mistreated me, blamed me, and gossiped about me. I wanted everyone to know what she’d done—wanted her to suffer as I’d …

Topic:The Battle’s Over. Really. Bible in a Year: Psalms 63–65 Romans 6 We were . . . buried with him. Romans 6:4 For twenty-nine years after World War II ended, Hiroo Onoda hid in the jungle, refusing to believe his country had surrendered. Japanese military leaders had dispatched Onoda to …

Topic:Kind Correction Bible in a Year: Psalms 60–62 Romans 5 Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death. James 5:20 The early spring weather was refreshing and my traveling companion, my wife, couldn’t have been better. But the beauty of those moments together …

Topic:A Divine Duet Bible in a Year: Psalms 57–59 Romans 4 If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. John 15:5 At a children’s music recital, I watched a teacher and student seat themselves in front of a piano. Before their duet began, the …

Topic:Shining Light Bible in a Year: Psalms 54–56 Romans 3 Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 I felt nervous about a five-week prayer class I agreed to teach at a local church. Would the students …

Topic:Touch the Needy Bible in a Year: Psalms 51–53 Romans 2 He put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Luke 13:13 It wasn’t surprising when Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize. True to form, she received the award “in the name of the …

Topic:Grace Outside the Box Bible in a Year: Psalms 49–50 Romans 1 Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s sons. 2 Samuel 9:11 Tom worked for a law firm that advised Bob’s company. They became friends—until Tom embezzled thousands of dollars from the company. Bob was hurt …