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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Defining Moment

Today's Our Daily Bread April 16, 2008 READ: Genesis 50:15-21 You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good... to save many people alive. —Genesis 50:20 One year ago, people around the world were stunned by a shooting rampage that left 32 victims dead on the campus of Virginia Tech... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 14, 2008

When In Doubt

Today's Our Daily Bread April 14, 2008 READ: Matthew 11:1-6 Are you the Coming One, or do we look for another? —Matthew 11:3 John the Baptist was languishing in prison and questioning his faith. He may well have wondered: Is Jesus the Messiah? Is His word true? Have I believed and labored in vain... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Cheering Each Other On

Today's Our Daily Bread April 13, 2008 READ: Hebrews 10:19-25 Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works. —Hebrews 10:24 A mile from the finish line of the London Marathon, thousands of onlookers holding signs lined the route. When spectators spotted a family member or... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

The Oyster Man

Today's Our Daily Bread April 9, 2008 READ: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 That the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. —2 Corinthians 4:7 In the days of John Wesley, lay preachers with limited education would sometimes conduct the church services. One man used Luke 19:21 as his text: "Lord, I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 7, 2008

Why? Why? Oh, Why?

Today's Our Daily Bread April 7, 2008 READ: Proverbs 3:1-12 If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons. —Hebrews 12:7 Why must I suffer disappointment, sorrow, and tribulation? What have I done that God should send me trials? Is He displeased with me? These questions are constantly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Nest In The Greatness

Today's Our Daily Bread April 6, 2008 READ: Genesis 2:1-15 The Lord God... put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. —Genesis 2:15 In his historical novel Chesapeake, James Michener tells the story of multiple generations living near a marsh. One character, Chris Pflaum, is introduced as a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

Words Of Life

Today's Our Daily Bread READ: John 6:60-71 April 5, 2008 Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. —John 6:68 In his book Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business, Neil Postman warns us of the danger of a world of information overload. He reminds... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 4, 2008

What Should I Do?

Today's Our Daily Bread April 4, 2008 READ: Proverbs 2:1-9 The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. —Proverbs 2:6 My friend Krista is struggling with a decision: Should she keep her old car with its continual maintenance problems or buy a newer model? She wants to be a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 3, 2008

Right Place

Today's Our Daily Bread April 3, 2008 READ: Proverbs 16:1-9 A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. —Proverbs 16:9 They were in the right place, on the wrong day. Or so it would seem. The Dayspring Chorale, a traveling high school singing group, arrived at a nursing home for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Jesus, Lord Of The Sabbath (Part B)

Luke 6:1-11 1. When we add to God’s law, we are usurping His authority. 2. Jesus corrected the abuse of the Sabbath. 3. The Pharisees were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus. 4. Jesus knows our hearts. 5. Don’t use God’s word as a means to punish or hurt others. 6. Acknowledge God’s authority. 7.... Sign in to see full entry.

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