Month: June 2013

Do you have a kid’s devotional?

Yes, we do! Our Daily Bread for Kids is now available from Our Daily Bread Publishing.

Bestselling children’s author Crystal Bowman and her daughter, Teri McKinley, present 365 short and engaging devotions, easy-to-remember Bible verses, and exciting facts that encourage children to spend time with God and apply the truths of His Word to their everyday lives. This illustrated, kid-friendly version of the well-loved Our Daily Bread devotional is perfect for children ages 6–10.

Click here to order: Our Daily Bread for Kids Devotional Book.
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Every Day A Father’s Day

By Sheryl Tay, Singapore Father’s Day has become largely commercialized all around the world. It has become just a day in the yearly calendar that we observed. For some, the greater significance of what the day stands for—that is, a reminder to love and honor our fathers at all time—has been lost. This year, as [...]

Every Day A Father’s Day

By Sheryl Tay, Singapore Father’s Day has become largely commercialized all around the world. It has become just a day in the yearly calendar that we observed. For some, the greater significance of what the day stands for—that is, a reminder to love and honor our fathers at all time—has been lost. This year, as [...]

Discover the wise financial advice Jesus gave His followers

Whether it’s a fire, thieves, or a stock market crash, our earthly wealth can be destroyed in an instant. That’s why Jesus encourages us to put our treasure somewhere truly safe! Hear timely teaching from the Sermon on the Mount.

Savor Every Bite

My wife Martie often tells me, “Joe, you eat too fast! Slow down and enjoy your meal.” I’m usually done long before she is, because she takes the time to savor every bite.

Ever think about your underlying motives in seeking to please God?

The Bible guarantees eternal rewards for those who faithfully follow Jesus. But should the promise of favor and reward be our primary motivation to serve God? A thought-provoking study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.

A Letter From C. S. Lewis

In September 1961, Harvey Karlsen, a high school student in Brooklyn, New York, wrote to C. S. Lewis in England. Harvey had read Lewis’ book The Screwtape Letters and asked the author, “When you wrote this book, did Satan give you any trouble, and if he did, what did you do about it?”

I Survived a Car Accident

By Timothy Koh, 23, Singapore I was discharged on 28 May 2013. During my one-week stay in hospital, I experienced many different emotions and gained some insights about life. Going back to the accident scene, as I scrambled out of the car and lay in pain while awaiting the ambulance, I remembered crying out to [...]

An interesting conversation on a forgotten discipline

A good meal can satisfy our hunger, give us a break from the day, and tickle our taste buds. So why would someone choose to give up food for a period of time? Let's examine the practice and purpose of fasting.

Obedience Is Worship

While I was traveling with a chorale from a Christian high school, it was great to see the students praise God as they led in worship in the churches we visited. What happened away from church was even better to see. One day the group discovered that a woman had no money for gas—and they spontaneously felt led by God to take up a collection. They were able to give her enough money for several tankfuls of gas.

Where Did I Come From?

My 7-year-old African-American friend Tobias asked me a thought-provoking question the other day: “Since Adam and Eve were white, where did black people come from?” When I told him we don’t know what “color” they were and asked him why he thought they were white, he said that’s what he always saw in Bible-story books at church and in the library.

Guarding Hearts

For years I taught adult Bible-study classes in a local church and took great pains to consider Scripture carefully before answering questions during the lessons. Later, during a lecture in my first semester of seminary at age 40, I learned that I’d given a woman who had attended one of my classes a terrible answer to her heartfelt question. I was certain my response had been causing her distress over the 2 years since I had seen her, and I was eager to correct myself for her sake.

The Man in the Iron Mask

By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW! Imagine with me for a second. There’s a hole in your chest and the only thing keeping you alive is an electronic device. Then imagine the most traumatic incident in your life and the thought that demons somewhere out there are plotting to destroy everything you love [...]

The Man in the Iron Mask

By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore WARNING: SPOILERS BELOW! Imagine with me for a second. There’s a hole in your chest and the only thing keeping you alive is an electronic device. Then imagine the most traumatic incident in your life and the thought that demons somewhere out there are plotting to destroy everything you love [...]

أعطانا أنبياء

  يقدّم هذا المساق مقدّمةً لدراسة أنبياء العهد القديم. يحاول هذا المساق إزالة أي سوء فهم بشأن الأنبياء، ويُعطي إرشاداتٍ لتفسير النبوة، ويمنح الطالب الثقةَ ليبدأ دراسة الأدب النبوي والكتابات النبوية. هذا المساق مبني على سلسلة أقراص فيديو لـ”خدمات الألفية الثالثة” للدكتور ريتشارد ل. برات، الابن.