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Mightier than All
Mightier than All From Our Daily Bread – July 19, 2017 Read: Psalm 93 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. Psalm 93:1 Iguazu Falls, on the border of Brazil and Argentina, is a spectacular waterfall system of 275 falls along 2.7 km (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River. Etched on a wall on the Brazilian side of the Falls are the words of Psalm 93:4, “Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the…
Very Good!
Very Good! From Our Daily Bread – June 26, 2017 Read: Genesis 1:24–31 Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!—Genesis 1:31 nlt Some days seem to have a theme running through them. Recently I had one of those days. Our pastor began his sermon on Genesis 1 with two minutes of breathtaking, time-lapse photography of blossoming flowers. Then, at home, a scroll through social media revealed numerous posts of flowers. Later…
Soaking Up God’s Word
Soaking Up God’s Word From Our Daily Bread – June 25, 2017 Read: Deuteronomy 6:1–9 These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.—Deuteronomy 6:6-7 When our son Xavier was a toddler, we took a family trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. As we entered the building, I pointed to a large sculpture suspended from the ceiling. “Look. A humpback whale.” Xavier’s eyes widened. “Enormous,” he said. My husband turned…
Sharing a Cup of Comfort
Sharing a Cup of Comfort From Our Daily Bread – June 21, 2017 Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3–11 Our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.—2 Corinthians 1:7 A friend mailed me some of her homemade pottery. Upon opening the box, I discovered the precious items had been damaged during their journey. One of the cups had shattered into a few large pieces, a jumble…
Consider the Clouds
Consider the Clouds From Our Daily Bread – June 13, 2017 Read: Job 37:1–16 Do you know how the clouds hang poised?—Job 37:16 One day many years ago my boys and I were lying on our backs in the yard watching the clouds drift by. “Dad,” one asked, “why do clouds float?” “Well, son,” I began, intending to give him the benefit of my vast knowledge, but then I lapsed into silence. “I don’t know,” I admitted, “but I’ll find…
A Balanced Understanding of God
By Doug Reynolds, June 11, 2017 This is the first of two studies designed to guide us to a more mature understanding of God’s nature. When I post studies, it is a challenge to capture the spirit of the study as it is delivered in a class setting. When presented in a bible study class, I ask questions to spur interaction between class members. That interaction brings the lesson to life. If you don’t regularly attend a Sunday School class,…
Put God First
Put God First By Oswald Chamberrs – May 31, 2017 Jesus did not commit Himself to them…for He knew what was in man. —John 2:24-25 Put Trust in God First. Our Lord never put His trust in any person. Yet He was never suspicious, never bitter, and never lost hope for anyone, because He put His trust in God first. He trusted absolutely in what God’s grace could do for others. If I put my trust in human beings first,…
He Changes Us
He Changes Us By Billy Graham • May 12, 2017 . . . that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. —Ephesians 6:19 The word “mystery” means beyond human knowledge or understanding. God’s mysteries baffle the unbelieving, but bless the believer. The mystery of righteousness, like some of the other great mysteries of God, we cannot comprehend, but we know it works. We stand amazed at this great mystery which enables God to…
Seek God For Yourself
Seek God For Yourself By Billy Graham • May 6, 2017 Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves . . . —Psalm 100:3 Whenever anyone asks me how I can be so certain about who and what God really is, I am reminded of the story of the little boy who was out flying a kite. It was a fine day to go kite-flying, the wind was brisk,…
Everlasting Peace
Everlasting Peace By Billy Graham • May 4, 2017 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace . . . —Ephesians 2:13-14 Meaningless mouthings about peace will not bring it to the world. In Glasgow, Scotland, we watched the Communists march around St. George’s Square carrying their banners with the words, “Our motto is PEACE!” My thoughts raced back to Korea, where I had…
God Is in Nature
God Is in Nature By Billy Graham • May 2, 2017 When I consider thy heavens . . . —Psalm 8:3 To look into a microscope is to see another universe so small that only the electronic microscope can even find it. For instance, it is revealed that one single snowflake in a snowstorm with millions of other snowflakes is the equivalent of twenty billion electrons. Scientists are learning that the miniature world of a single living cell is as…
He Is Merciful
He Is Merciful By Billy Graham • February 24, 2017 Who is a God like unto thee . . . he delighteth in mercy. —Micah 7:18 Many people want to hear what God says just out of curiosity. They want to analyze and dissect it in their own test tubes. To these people, God may remain the great cosmic silence “out there somewhere.” He communicates to those who are willing to hear and receive Him, and willing to obey Him.…