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 in the International Letter-Writing Competition each year. In 2018, the …

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 of Christ to transform hearts. In Vanishing Grace, Philip Yancey …

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 falsely responsible for his family’s problems. “For as far back …

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 suffered because of her behavior. I steamed with resentment until …

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 a remote island in the Philippines (Lubang) with orders 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 could have quickly morphed into tragedy if it weren’t for …

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 teacher leaned over and whispered some last-minute instructions. As music …

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 like it? Would they like me? My anxiety was ill-focused, …

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 hungry, of the naked, of the homeless, of the blind, …

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 and angry when he found out, but he received wise …