One day when he was little, my son Xavier gave me a beautiful bouquet of artificial flowers. He grinned as he arranged the silk white calla lily, yellow sunflower, and purple hydrangea in a glass vase. “Look, Mommy,” he said. “They’ll last…
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Dad, you’re strong and courageous
Dad, you’re strong and courageous
“For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” (Genesis 18:19)
Abraham is known as the Father of many nations. He…
Where Are the Fathers?
Where Are the Fathers?
Read: Proverbs 23:24 “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.”
I recently received a lifestyle magazine in the mail. The feature articles carried the theme of mothers since in May we were celebrating Mother’s Day. There was significant coverage on mothers and how wonderful they are. Now,…
Lessons From A Durian
Lessons From A Durian
Read: 2 Corinthians 2:16 “To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?”
The durian season is once again upon us. Roadside stalls selling Musang Kings and D24s can be seen in many towns and neighbourhoods. But despite the big divide between…
Mum, You are not alone
Mum, You're not alone
What is the most challenging job in the world? Many have said it is being a mother, if it is ever considered a “job”. But while it’s not a job in the strict sense of the word, it is nevertheless a tough endeavour. Motherhood is a blessing, but sometimes, it can be a lonely one too.
For some,…
Forever Flowers
Read: Isaiah 40:1-8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever. —Isaiah 40:8
Living with Lions
Read: Daniel 6:19-28
“He is the living God, and he endures forever.” -Daniel 6:26
At a Chicago museum, I saw one of the original Striding Lions of Babylon—a large, mural-type image of a ferocious winged lion. Symbolizing Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love and war, the lion was an example of 120 similar lions that lined a Babylonian pathway.
Historians say that…
“Bring the Boy to Me”
Read: Mark 9:14-27
“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” -Mark 9:19
“I don’t believe in God and I won’t go,” Mark said.
Amy struggled to swallow the lump in her throat. Her son had changed from a happy boy to a…
Nozomi Hope
Read: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. —2 Corinthians 4:7
In 2011 a massive earthquake and tsunami took nearly 19,000 lives and destroyed 230,000 homes in northeastern Japan. In its aftermath, The Nozomi Project, named for the Japanese word for “hope,” was created to…
Time to Grow
Read: Galatians 6:1–10
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. —Galatians 6:9
In Debbie’s new home, she discovered an abandoned plant—a moth orchard. She imagined how pretty it would look with new, bloom-bearing stems. She moved the pot into a spot by the window,…
Megan’s Heart
Read: James 1:19–27
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.—James 1:22
When Megan was in third grade, she kept coming home from school without her winter gloves. It drove her mom crazy because she had to keep buying new ones, which the family couldn’t afford. One day Mom got angry and said, “Megan, you’ve…
Serving without Distraction
Read: Luke 10:38–42
Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”—Luke 10:40
While Martha served Jesus unsparingly, her sister Mary sat at His feet, listening and learning. Commenting on this…
Fasting: A Desire To Seek After God
Fasting: A Desire To Seek After God
Read: Matthew 6:17-18 “But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face… and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
We are now at the Islamic calendar of Ramadan. Our Muslim neighbours are observing their fast. Every male and female of a certain age is required to…
Welcome To Our New Country Director
Welcome To Our New Country Director
We are very excited to announce that Caroline Ong Yee Mein has been appointed the next Country Director for Our Daily Bread Ministries Malaysia. Based in our Subang Jaya office, Caroline’s role will be to provide leadership to the Malaysian team in accordance with Our Daily Bread’s global vision. Her appointment came into effect…
Integrity in Our World Today
Integrity in Our World Today
Read: Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”
In recent months, there have been many news reports on the moral failures of celebrities, politicians, pastors and public figures. With the advent of social media and technology, it seems like everyone is being held under scrutiny for everything…
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