https://odb.org/2026/08/07/the-conqueror 1 Peter 5:6–11 (NIV): 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standingContinue reading “Like a roaring lion”
Category Archives: Journey of faith
Angels for those who will inherit salvation
https://odb.org/2026/08/04/the-help-we-need Hebrews 1:7–14 (NIV): 7 In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.” 8 But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 9 YouContinue reading “Angels for those who will inherit salvation”
One step at a time
https://odb.org/2026/07/03/step-by-step-2 Isaiah 40:25-26,29-31 (NIV): 25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great powerContinue reading “One step at a time”
Bring to remembrance our memories
https://odb.org/2026/07/01/full-grown-pleasure Luke 22:14–23 (NIV): 14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” 17 After takingContinue reading “Bring to remembrance our memories”
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”
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”
Eden recreated – Revelation 21
https://odb.org/2026/06/10/no-more Revelation 21:1–5 (NIV): 21 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed forContinue reading “Eden recreated – Revelation 21”
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”
Longing for home
https://odb.org/2026/05/21/longing-for-home-4 Psalm 137:1–6 (NIV): 1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4 How can we sing the songsContinue reading “Longing for home”
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