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July 11, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Football and Shepherds

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Topic:Football and Shepherds Bible in a Year : Psalms 1–3; Acts 17:1–15 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 An intriguing element of English football is the team anthem sung by the fans at the start of each match. These songs range from the fun (“Glad All Over”) to the …

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July 10, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Unseen Realities

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Topic:Unseen Realities Bible in a Year : Job 41–42; Acts 16:22–40 Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” 2 Kings 6:17 Stephen Cass, an editor at Discover magazine, was determined to investigate some of the invisible things that are part of his daily life. As he walked toward his office in New York City, he thought: …

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July 9, 2019 Our Daily Bread – No More Running

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Topic:No More Running Bible in a Year : Job 38–40; Acts 16:1–21 In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. Jonah 2:2 On July 18, 1983, a US Air Force captain disappeared from Albuquerque, New Mexico, without a …

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July 7, 2019 Our Daily Bread – God Looms Larger

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Topic:God Looms Larger Bible in a Year : Job 34–35; Acts 15:1–21 You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty. 1 Samuel 17:45 Giles Kelmanson, a South African game ranger, described the incredible scene: two honey badgers battling a pride of six lions. Although outnumbered, the …

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July 5, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Practicing What We Preach

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Topic:Practicing What We Preach Bible in a Year : Job 30–31; Acts 13:26–52 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 1 John 2:9 Pastor and writer Eugene Peterson had the opportunity to hear a lecture by Swiss physician and highly respected pastoral counselor Paul Tournier. Peterson had read …

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July 4, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Every Story

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Topic:Every Story Bible in a Year : Job 28–29; Acts 13:1–25 Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:27 I opened the whimsically illustrated children’s Bible and began to read to my grandson. Immediately we were enthralled as the story of God’s love and provision unfurled …

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July 2, 2019 Our Daily Bread – How to Find Peace

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Topic:How to Find Peace Bible in a Year : Job 22–24; Acts 11 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Colossians 3:15 “What do you think about peace?” my friend asked as we ate lunch together. “Peace?” I said, puzzled. “I’m not sure—why do you ask?” He …

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July 1, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Are You Hungry Now?

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Topic:Are You Hungry Now? Bible in a Year : Job 20–21; Acts 10:24–48 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? James 2:14 Thomas knew what he needed to do. Having been born to a poor family in India and adopted by Americans, upon a return trip to India he …

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June 30, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Through a New Lens

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Topic:Through a New Lens Bible in a Year : Job 17–19; Acts 10:1–23 God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. Romans 1:20 “It must be amazing to look at a tree and see the individual leaves instead of just a blur of green!” my dad said. I couldn’t have …

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June 29, 2019 Our Daily Bread – When Sharks Won’t Bite

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Topic:When Sharks Won’t Bite Bible in a Year : Job 14–16; Acts 9:22–43 One who is full loathes honey from the comb. Proverbs 27:7 My children were thrilled, but I felt uneasy. During a vacation, we visited an aquarium where people could pet small sharks kept in a special tank. When I asked the attendant if the creatures ever snapped …

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