Genesis 1 – Creation

https://odb.org/2025/10/27/the-one-who-made-it-all Genesis 1:1–8 (ESV): 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 AndContinue reading “Genesis 1 – Creation”

Serving God – tragedies into opportunities and blessings

https://odb.org/2025/10/17/sit-down Romans 12:9–16 (NIV): 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with theContinue reading “Serving God – tragedies into opportunities and blessings”

Lost sheep

https://odb.org/2025/10/16/feeling-lost Psalm 119:169–176 (NIV): 169 May my cry come before you, LORD;give me understanding according to your word.170 May my supplication come before you;deliver me according to your promise.171 May my lips overflow with praise,for you teach me your decrees.172 May my tongue sing of your word,for all your commands are righteous.173 May your hand be ready to help me,forContinue reading “Lost sheep”

Two are better than one

https://odb.org/2025/10/14/it-takes-two-2 Ecclesiastes 4:8–10 (NIV): 8 There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil,yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked,“and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless—a miserable business! 9 Two are betterContinue reading “Two are better than one”

Thanksgiving

https://odb.org/2025/10/13/gratitude-gathering 1 Chronicles 16:8–14 (NIV): 8 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name;make known among the nations what he has done. 9 Sing to him, sing praise to him;tell of all his wonderful acts. 10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 11 Look to the LORD and his strength;Continue reading “Thanksgiving”

God or wealth

https://odb.org/2025/10/09/cautionary-tale Ecclesiastes 5:13, 14, 18–20 (NIV): 13 I have seen a grievous evil under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners, 14 or wealth lost through some misfortune, so that when they have children there is nothing left for them to inherit. 18 This is what I have observed to be good: that itContinue reading “God or wealth”

Live a life worthy of your calling

https://odb.org/2025/10/08/jacks-story Ephesians 4:1–6 (NIV): 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 ThereContinue reading “Live a life worthy of your calling”

All up in smoke

https://odb.org/2025/10/07/up-in-smoke John 16:31–33 (NIV): 31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied. 32 “A time is coming and, in fact, has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. 33 “I have told you these things, so that inContinue reading “All up in smoke”