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Seeking God First
When a midwestern university reached out to my husband through social media, he submitted an application. “God will close the door if we’re not supposed to go,” he said. “That’s not always true,” I said. “Sometimes, He allows us to be discerning while making decisions.”
We prayed separately and discussed the pros and cons. We moved less than a month later.…
Our True North Star
When I was a young teen, Clyde was a north star for me. He was, in fact, the star of his college basketball team (and I played hoops too). But he was much more than that. The way he talked, the way he acted, the way he treated others truly inspired me. Clyde radiated the love and ways of Christ.
As I…
The Return of Jesus
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes." [Revelation 21:4]
Jesus spoke of His return as a source of great comfort for His disciples. The night before the cross, in an upper room where they had just celebrated Passover, Jesus told them: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has…
Much Grace, Many Channels
When I attended a pastors’ conference many years ago, I experienced the refreshing impact of many believers in Jesus using their spiritual gifts. The host pastor used his teaching gift to edify and instruct the hundreds of people in attendance. But scores of other people—some visible, others behind the scenes—utilized gifts of hospitality, generosity, serving through leading music, prayer, administration,…
Holiness—Set Apart in Christ
Holy is a word that’s often misunderstood in our day, no doubt in part because it’s sometimes used negatively to call someone “holier than thou”—a statement of a person’s arrogance about their moral superiority. So, setting aside that negative view, why is it important for believers in Jesus to understand holiness?
In both the Old and New Testaments, the primary words…
Building Community
God calls us to have hearts of humility, forgiveness, and love toward one another in our communities(EPHESIANS 4:32; 5:21;
1 PETER 5:5). Being part of the body of Christ is about “one another” and not just “me.”
SERVE TOGETHER: Spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (HEBREWS 10:24)
• There are needs all around you. Ask God what…
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Ways To Give
Our Daily Bread Ministries Myanmar is not funded or endowed by any group or denomination, nor do we receive any funding from our United States office. Instead, we rely on the support from individuals in both Myanmar and elsewhere to continue in our ministry to God’s people here. Join us in our mission of making the life-changing…
Led by the Spirit
The teaching about the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, is at the core of the Christian faith. Included in this teaching is the Spirit’s leading in our lives, for He guides us in our everyday living.
On Top of Mount Moriah, a Promise Unbroken
By: Marlia Kusuma Dewi
Abraham shivered as he woke up in the early morning. The dew that usually cooled his soul felt like ice on his skin. The darkness was not a peaceful moment for him, but a cloak that suffocated his chest. His heart was racing fast. “Why do I have to surrender the child I love, the child I…
Growing in Christ
What does it mean to experience spiritual growth in Jesus? As believers in Him, we’re called to pursue maturity of faith, repentance, and more.
For the Sake of the Gospel
The year was 1917. At only twenty-three years of age, Nelson had just graduated from medical school in his native Virginia. And yet here he was in China as the new superintendent of the Love and Mercy Hospital, the only hospital in an area of at least two million Chinese residents. Nelson, together with his family, lived in the area for twenty-four more years, running the hospital, performing surgeries, and sharing the gospel with thousands of people. From once being called “foreign devil” by those who distrusted foreigners, Nelson Bell later became known as “the Bell who is Lover of…
Sister to Brother
When a leader asked if I’d speak with her privately, I found Karen in the retreat center counseling room red-eyed and wet-cheeked. Forty-two years old, Karen longed to be married, and a man was currently showing her interest. The problem was this man was her boss—and he already had a wife.
With a brother who cruelly teased her and a father devoid of affection, Karen discovered early that she was susceptible to men’s advances. A renewal of faith had given her new boundaries to live by, but her longing remained and this glimpse of a love she couldn’t have was a…
Walk On
Walk On is the fascinating memoir of Ben Malcolmson, a student with virtually no football experience who became a “walk on”—a non-recruited player—for the 2007 University of Southern California Rose Bowl champion team. A college journalist, Malcolmson decided to write a first-person account of the grueling tryout process. To his disbelief, he won a coveted spot on the team.
After joining the team, Malcolmson’s faith compelled him to find God’s purpose for him in this unexpected opportunity. But his teammates’ indifference to discussions of faith left him discouraged. As he prayed for direction, Malcolmson read the powerful reminder in Isaiah where God…
Trusting God’s Foresight123
While driving us to an unfamiliar location, my husband noticed that the GPS directions suddenly seemed wrong. After entering a reliable four-lane highway, we were advised to exit and travel along a one-lane “frontage” road running parallel to us. “I’ll just trust it,” Dan said, despite seeing no delays. After about ten miles, however, the traffic on the highway next to us slowed to a near standstill. The trouble? Major construction. And the frontage road? With little traffic, it provided a clear path to our destination. “I couldn’t see ahead,” Dan said, “but the GPS could.” Or, as we agreed,…
Fleeing from Turkeys
Two wild turkeys stood in the country lane ahead. How close could I get? I wondered. I slowed my jog to a walk, then stopped. It worked. The turkeys walked toward me . . . and kept coming. In seconds their heads were bobbing at my waist, then behind me. How sharp were those beaks? I ran away. They waddled after me before giving up the chase.
How quickly the tables had turned! The hunted became the hunter when the turkeys seized the initiative. Foolishly I wondered if they were too dumb to be scared. I wasn’t about to be carelessly wounded…
