Seek ye first the Kingdom of God

https://odb.org/2026/09/18/seeking-gods-kingdom Matthew 6:25–34 (NIV): 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or storeContinue reading “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God”

Generosity lived as a legacy

https://odb.org/2026/09/10/legacy-of-generosity Proverbs 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. Though we didn’t live in the same state as my maternal grandparents, I’m grateful to have known them as well as I did. They traveled regularly to Colorado to see us, and weContinue reading “Generosity lived as a legacy”

Providence or coincidence?

https://odb.org/2026/09/07/gods-loving-eye Psalm 32:6–8 (NIV): 6 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.       7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.       8 I will instruct you and teach youContinue reading “Providence or coincidence?”

Fighting our battles

https://odb.org/2026/08/24/fighting-for-you Exodus 14:10–18 (NIV): 10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up, and there were the Egyptians, marching after them. They were terrified and cried out to the LORD. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done toContinue reading “Fighting our battles”

Awesome God

https://odb.org/2026/08/19/awesome-god Psalm 68:1–4 (NIV): 1 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him. 2 May you blow them away like smoke— as wax melts before the fire,may the wicked perish before God.3 But may the righteous be gladand rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. 4 Sing to God, singContinue reading “Awesome God”

Hope in the Lord

https://odb.org/2026/08/10/hope-in-him-2 Lamentations 3:19–26 (NIV): 19 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall.       20 I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.       21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:       22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions neverContinue reading “Hope in the Lord”

The fatherless find compassion in God

https://odb.org/2026/06/25/the-fathers-open-arms Hosea 14:1–3 (NIV): 14 Return, Israel, to the LORD your God.Your sins have been your downfall!2 Take words with youand return to the LORD.Say to him:“Forgive all our sinsand receive us graciously,that we may offer the fruit of our lips.3 Assyria cannot save us;we will not mount warhorses.We will never again say ‘Our gods’to what ourContinue reading “The fatherless find compassion in God”

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”

The LORD’s grandeur and majesty!

https://odb.org/2026/05/15/seeing-gods-grandeur Psalm 104:1–7 (NIV): 1 Praise the LORD, my soul. LORD my God, you are very great;  you are clothed with splendor and majesty.       2 The LORD wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent          3 and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.Continue reading “The LORD’s grandeur and majesty!”