Our Daily Bread

Topic:Surviving the Unbearable Bible in a Year: 1 Samuel 4–6; Luke 9:1–17 She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 The Experience Project, one of the …

Topic:Situational Awareness Bible in a Year: Judges 19–21; Luke 7:31–50 This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. Philippians 1:9 My family, all five of us, found ourselves in Rome over the Christmas holidays. I don’t know when I’ve ever …

Topic:The Greatest Gift Bible in a Year: Judges 11–12; Luke 6:1–26 We have found . . . Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. John 1:45 Over the years, my friend Barbara has given me countless encouraging cards and thoughtful presents. After I told her I’d received Jesus as my …

Topic:Creator and Sustainer Bible in a Year: Judges 9–10; Luke 5:17–39 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory . . . sustaining all things by his powerful word. Hebrews 1:3 Working with a magnifying glass and tweezers, Swiss watchmaker Phillipe meticulously explained to me how he takes apart, cleans, …

Topic:Surrounded by God Bible in a Year: Judges 4–6; Luke 4:31–44 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and for evermore. Psalm 125:2 In a busy airport, a young mother struggled alone. Her toddler was in full tantrum mode—screaming, kicking, and refusing to board …

Topic:Singing in the Spirit Bible in a Year: Joshua 16–18; Luke 2:1–24 Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18–19 During the Welsh Revivals of the early twentieth century, Bible teacher and author G. Campbell Morgan described what he …

Topic:Obscured by Clouds Bible in a Year: Joshua 13–15; Luke 1:57–80 We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. 2 Corinthians 4:18 A rare supermoon appeared in November 2016—the moon in its orbit reached its closest point to the earth in over sixty years …

Topic:Keep On Going Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 26–27; Mark 14:27–53 By faith [Moses] left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. Hebrews 11:27 Working in the corporate world allowed me to interact with many talented and levelheaded people. However, one project led by an out-of-town supervisor was an exception. Regardless …

Topic:Expect Delays Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 17–19; Mark 13:1–20 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9 Are you kidding me? I was already late. But the road sign ahead instructed me to adjust my expectations: “Expect Delays,” it announced. Traffic was …

Topic:Swept Away Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 14–16; Mark 12:28–44 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Isaiah 44:22 When he invented the pencil eraser, British engineer Edward Nairne was reaching instead for a piece of bread. Crusts of bread were used …