July 27, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – The Joy God Provides Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 43–45 Acts 27:27–44 A cheerful heart is good medicine : Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture : Proverbs 15:13–15,30 Insight Scholars believe the man who compiled most of the proverbs, Solomon,… Read More »
July 26, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Blooming for Jesus Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 40–42 Acts 27:1–26 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Today’s Scripture : John 13:31–35… Read More »
July 25, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Of Prayer and Dust and Stars Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 37–39 Acts 26 Look up at the sky and count the stars : Genesis 15:5 Today’s Scripture : Genesis 15:1–6 Insight Abram was in Ur when God… Read More »
July 24, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – God Carries Us Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 35–36 Acts 25 There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place. Deuteronomy… Read More »
July 23, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – The Greatest Symphony Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 33–34 Acts 24 We were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body : 1 Corinthians 12:13 Today’s Scripture : 1 Corinthians 12:12–20 Insight The Greek word ekklēsia, translated… Read More »
July 22, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Seeking God’s Help Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 31–32 Acts 23:16–35 We will stand in your presence . . . and will cry out to you in our distress. 2 Chronicles 20:9 Today’s Scripture : 2 Chronicles 20:5–12,15… Read More »
July 21, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Authentic Christianity Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 29–30 Acts 23:1–15 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven : Matthew 5:12 Today’s Scripture : Matthew 5:3–10 Insight In his classic work Studies in the Sermon on… Read More »
July 20, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – God’s Power on Display Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 26–28 Acts 22 What is the way to the place where the lightning is dispersed, or the place where the east winds are scattered over the earth? Job 38:24… Read More »
July 19, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Firm Refusal Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 23–25 Acts 21:18–40 Daniel . . . still pray[ed] three times a day : Daniel 6:13 Today’s Scripture : Daniel 6:10–23 Insight The integrity and loyalty of Daniel echo similarities in… Read More »
July 18, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – God’s Restoring Ways Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 20–22 Acts 21:1–17 People will dwell again in his shade; they will flourish like the grain, they will blossom like the vine. Hosea 14:7 Today’s Scripture : Hosea 14 Insight… Read More »
July 17, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Prejudice and Forgiveness Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 18–19 Acts 20:17–38 I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism. Acts 10:34 Today’s Scripture : Acts 10:23–28 Insight Cornelius was a commander (centurion) of… Read More »
July 16, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Navigating the Storms of Lif Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 16–17 Acts 20:1–16 Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me. Psalm 43:3 Today’s Scripture : Psalm 43 Insight Psalm 43 is an intimate prayer… Read More »
July 15, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Confident Prayer Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 13–15 Acts 19:21–41 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Luke 11:11 Today’s Scripture : Luke 11:5–13 Insight Some believers in… Read More »
July 14, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional ; Topic – Listen and Learn Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 10–12 Acts 19:1–20 Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 Today’s Scripture : James 1:19–27 Insight Writing to believers in Jesus… Read More »
July 13, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Longing for God Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 7–9 Acts 18 Even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen. Nehemiah 1:9… Read More »
July 12, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Jesus Restores Us Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 4–6 Acts 17:16–34 The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. Genesis 3:21 Today’s Scripture : Genesis 3:17–24 Insight God’s description of the… Read More »
July 11, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Hope in Grief Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Psalms 1–3 Acts 17:1–15 We do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have… Read More »
July 10, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Lies with Truth Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 41–42 Acts 16:22–40 Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5 Today’s Scripture : Proverbs 30:5–8 Insight Proverbs 30:5–6 talks… Read More »
July 9, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Growing in God’s Grace Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 38–40 Acts 16:1–21 Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge. 2 Peter 1:5 Today’s Scripture 2 Peter 1:3–11 Insight Peter’s New Testament letters… Read More »
July 8, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Blocked Prayers Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 36–37 Acts 15:22–41 When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. Mark 11:25 Today’s Scripture :… Read More »
July 7, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – The Wisdom We Need Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 34–35 Acts 15:1–21 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge : Proverbs 1:7 nlt Today’s Scripture : Proverbs 1:1–9 Insight The book of Proverbs—particularly chapters 1–9—contains advice… Read More »
July 6, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Not Fatherless Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 32–33 Acts 14 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children : Romans 8:16 Today’s Scripture : Matthew 6:5–13 Insight Though prayer is the focus of Matthew 6:5–13,… Read More »
July 5, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – The “What” in Sharing Our Faith Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 30–31 Acts 13:26–52 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power. 1 Corinthians 2:4 Today’s… Read More »
July 4, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – In God We Trust Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 28–29 Acts 13:1–25 In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. Isaiah 30:15 Today’s Scripture : Isaiah 30:1–5,15–18 Insight Contrast is one of… Read More »
July 3, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Cleaning Method Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 25–27 Acts 12 Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts. : James 4:8 Today’s Scripture : James 4:4–10 Insight The name James is the English equivalent of the Hebrew name Yaacob (or Jacob,… Read More »
July 1, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Not Rushing Prayer Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 20–21 Acts 10:24–48 Be still, and know that I am God : Psalm 46:10 Today’s Scripture : Psalm 46 Insight Psalm 46 has been a source of encouragement to many over… Read More »
June 29, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – Your Life’s Passion Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 14–16 Acts 9:22–43 The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. . . . Flee from all this, and pursue righteousness. 1 Timothy 6:10–11 Today’s Scripture… Read More »
June 28, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – God’s Protection Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 11–13 Acts 9:1–21 I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:7–8 Today’s Scripture : Psalm 63 Insight Readers of the… Read More »
June 27, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – He Hears Us Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 5–7 Acts 8:1–25 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12 Today’s Scripture : Jeremiah 29:10–14 Insight Because… Read More »
June 26, 2021 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic – He Hears Us Read previous Our Daily Bread Devotionals here Bible in a Year: Job 5–7 Acts 8:1–25 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jeremiah 29:12 Today’s Scripture : Jeremiah 29:10–14 Insight Because… Read More »