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January 1, 2019 Our Daily Bread- Prompted to Pray

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Topic:Prompted to Pray Bible in a Year: Genesis 1–3 Matthew 1 I constantly remember you in my prayers. 2 Timothy 1:3 “Several years ago I was prompted to pray for you often, and I wonder why.” That text message from an old friend came with a photo of a note she’d kept in her Bible: “Pray for James. Cover mind, …

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December 9, 2019 Our Daily Bread- Attitude of Gratitude

Our daily bread devotion

Topic:Attitude of Gratitude Bible in a Year: Daniel 8–10 3 John Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 In my state in the US, the winters can be brutal, with sub-zero temperatures and never-ending snow. One bitterly cold day, as I shoveled …

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October 24, 2019 Our Daily Bread- Just a Touch

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Topic:Just a Touch Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 3–5 1 Timothy 4 Then he placed his right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.” Revelation 1:17 It was just a touch, but it made all the difference to Colin. As his small team was preparing to do charitable work in a …

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October 23, 2019 Our Daily Bread- This Is Me

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Topic:This Is Me Bible in a Year: Jeremiah 1–2 1 Timothy 3 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. James 3:10 The powerful song “This Is Me” is an unforgettable show tune featured in The Greatest Showman, the smash movie musical loosely based on the life of P. T. Barnum …

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September 29, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Who Am I?

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Topic:Who Am I? Bible in a Year: Isaiah 7–8 Ephesians 2 “I am who I am.” Exodus 3:14 Dave enjoyed his job, but for a long time he’d sensed a pull toward something else. Now he was about to fulfill his dream and step into mission work. But strangely, he began to have serious doubts. “I don’t deserve this,” he …

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August 29, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Use Your Voice

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Topic:Use Your Voice Bible in a Year : Psalms 126–128; 1 Corinthians 10:19–33 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 1 Corinthians 12:4 I was invited to meet a world-renowned pianist. Since I grew up immersed in music—playing the violin and piano, and primarily singing solos for church and other events—I was thrilled at the …

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August 25, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Surprised by Wisdom

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Topic:Surprised by Wisdom Bible in a Year : Psalm 119:1–88; 1 Corinthians 7:20–40 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! Romans 11:33 “It seems like the older I get, the wiser you become. Sometimes when I talk to my son I even hear your words coming out of my mouth!” My daughter’s candor made …

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August 19, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Our New Home

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Topic:Our New Home Bible in a Year : Psalms 103–104; 1 Corinthians 2 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. Revelation 22:3 As the first immigrant to the US to pass through Ellis Island in 1892, Annie Moore must have felt incredible excitement at the thought of …

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August 14, 2019 Our Daily Bread – The Illusion of Control

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Topic:The Illusion of Control Bible in a Year : Psalms 89–90; Romans 14 You do not even know what will happen tomorrow. James 4:14 Ellen Langer’s 1975 study titled The Illusion of Control examined the level of influence we exert over life’s events. She found that we overestimate our degree of control in most situations. The study also demonstrated how …

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August 11, 2019 Our Daily Bread – Though

Our daily bread devotion

Topic:“Though” Bible in a Year : Psalms 81–83; Romans 11:19–36 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 In 2017, the opportunity to help people in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in the US prompted a group of us to travel to Houston. Our goal was to encourage people who’d been …

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