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5 Unexpected Lessons COVID-19 Taught me
COVID-19 is a difficult but masterful teacher. On March 29, my wife and I tested positive for the virus. When our doctors called us with our test results, we experienced a wide range of intense emotions: sadness, discouragement, and fear. As I brooded over my coronavirus experience, God taught several unexpected lessons.
It started when our middle son, Micah, came home…
How Motherhood is Changing Me
I went to an all girls high school where the focus was definitely on getting a career. From there I went to university and pursued this goal further. I had my life all mapped out in my mind. Job till early 30s, then marriage, then children in my late 30s. Everything revolved around me pursuing this path. Everything revolved around…
Con Campbell: Uncovering 1 John
Starting on April 15, join us on the Our Daily Bread Australia Facebook page, as Con Campbell takes us through the book of 1 John.
Each Wednesday evening at 8pm AEST, Con will share and teach his way through John's first letter over the coming weeks. Be sure to like our Facebook page to be notified when he goes live!…
Reading the Bible During Self-Isolation
I am now half way through my self-isolation after returning from Malaysia nine days ago, and I’m taking advantage of this opportunity to read books which have accumulated, unread, on my shelves.
Last year, the mens' group I belong to studied Knowing God by J.I. Packer, reading a chapter each fortnight. I was challenged by our studies, so I have chosen to…
COVID-19 and the Resurrection of Jesus
by Con Campbell
It’s almost impossible to talk about anything but the coronavirus and the chaos that has enveloped our world. Watch the news, check social media, talk with family and friends, and the topic inevitably turns to COVID-19. The fact that Easter is just around the corner seems like an afterthought.
But we need to remember the big picture. I doubt that…
Coronavirus and Psalm 91
Many people are asking today about whether we can quote Psalm 91 to assure ourselves that we will be freed from COVID-19 (the coronavirus). Let’s look at this issue scripturally.
In the Bible there are promises, principles and commands that are generally true, but which have exceptions. The general commands to obey parents “in everything” (Col. 3:20) and to be subject…
New Zealand Donation
Making a Gift to Our Daily Bread Ministries New Zealand
As you may be aware, banks are no longer accepting cheques in New Zealand, which unfortunately means neither can we. If you'd like to know how you can give online, we've prepared a short video to take you through the options:
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If you are wanting to make a gift…
Dealing with Fear and Anxiety
In these unprecedented times it seems the world is changing every hour, and here in Australia we are dealing with almost a month's worth of Government announcements every day. The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now doubling every three to four days, which is exactly what medical experts said would happen. Up to a million people might lose…
Do Not Be Anxious
The COVID-19 is spreading in Australia and people are getting more anxious, as recently witnessed by the toilet paper frenzy in our supermarkets. Some people were filmed fighting in the aisles, and on more than one occasion police had to be called in. Others just took as much as they could, without thought or care for those who missed out.
It…
