https://odb.org/2026/09/28/accepted-by-god Judges 10:17–11:8 (NIV): 17 When the Ammonites were called to arms and camped in Gilead, the Israelites assembled and camped at Mizpah. 18 The leaders of the people of Gilead said to each other, “Whoever will take the lead in attacking the Ammonites will be head over all who live in Gilead.”11 Jephthah the Gileadite wasContinue reading “Rejection by others, acceptance by God”
Category Archives: Journey of faith
Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning
https://odb.org/2026/09/11/divine-comfort Psalm 30:1–5 (NIV): 1 I will exalt you, LORD, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. 2 LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. 3 You, LORD, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared meContinue reading “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning”
Koinonia fellowship in a community
https://odb.org/2026/09/08/what-a-fellowship Philippians 2:1–4 (NIV): 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 DoContinue reading “Koinonia fellowship in a community”
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”
Fighting the good fight
https://odb.org/2026/08/21/faithful 2 Timothy 4:1–8 (NIV): In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and carefulContinue reading “Fighting the good fight”
Like a roaring lion
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”
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”
