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!”

Our God watches over us

https://odb.org/2026/04/28/in-gods-line-of-sight Psalm 121 (NIV): A song of ascents.       1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—          where does my help come from?       2 My help comes from the LORD,          the Maker of heaven and earth.       3 He will not let your foot slip—          he who watches over you will not slumber;Continue reading “Our God watches over us”

Who am I, LORD God… that you have brought me this far?

https://odb.org/2026/04/20/humble-sacrifice 1 Chronicles 17:16–22 (NIV): 16 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD, and he said:“Who am I, LORD God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 17 And as if this were not enough in your sight, my God, you have spoken about the future of the houseContinue reading “Who am I, LORD God… that you have brought me this far?”

Goodness of God

https://odb.org/2026/03/06/god%E2%80%99s-goodness Deuteronomy 6:10-19 NIV – 10 When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you – a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, 11 houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells youContinue reading “Goodness of God”

God calls and equips

https://odb.org/2025/12/18/gifted-by-god Exodus 31:1–11 (NIV): 31 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—4 to make artistic designs for workContinue reading “God calls and equips”

Thanking God

https://odb.org/2025/12/12/cultivating-gratitude Psalm 9:1–4 (NIV): 1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart;I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. 4 For you have upheldContinue reading “Thanking God”

Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3:1-8 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. 4Continue reading “Trust in the Lord”