https://odb.org/2026/06/26/whos-my-neighbor Luke 10:30–37 (NIV): 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, heContinue reading “Who is our neighbour?”
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Shalom – peace that transcends all understanding
https://odb.org/2026/06/19/the-path-of-life Proverbs 3:1–6 (NIV): 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.Continue reading “Shalom – peace that transcends all understanding”
The LORD God our shelter
https://odb.org/2026/06/18/run-for-shelter Psalm 91:9–16 (NIV): 9 If you say, “The LORD is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, 10 no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. 11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you upContinue reading “The LORD God our shelter”
Generosity as a Christian virtue
https://odb.org/2026/06/15/given-to-give 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 (NIV): 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly,Continue reading “Generosity as a Christian virtue”
Beauty in the dead of winter
https://odb.org/2026/06/12/seasons-of-love Romans 5:6–8 (NIV): 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were stillContinue reading “Beauty in the dead of winter”
Demigods and our human mortality
https://odb.org/2026/06/09/glory-and-majesty Isaiah 14:12–15 (NIV): 12 How you have fallen from heaven,morning star, son of the dawn!You have been cast down to the earth,you who once laid low the nations!13 You said in your heart,“I will ascend to the heavens;I will raise my throneabove the stars of God;I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly,on the utmostContinue reading “Demigods and our human mortality”
Giving out of our lack
https://odb.org/2026/06/08/reciprocal-generosity Philippians 4:10–19 (NIV): 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what itContinue reading “Giving out of our lack”
Albatross around our neck
https://odb.org/2026/06/04/freedom-in-gods-love 1 John 1:5–9 (NIV): 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if weContinue reading “Albatross around our neck”
Honesty and integrity in God
https://odb.org/2026/05/26/acting-with-integrity Proverbs 12:13–23 (NIV): 13 Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble. 14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. 15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Continue reading “Honesty and integrity in God”
The beauty and blessings of sleep
https://odb.org/2026/05/25/finding-rest-4 2 Samuel 15:23–27 (NIV): 23 The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness. 24 Zadok was there, too, and all the Levites who were with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They setContinue reading “The beauty and blessings of sleep”
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