https://odb.org/2026/04/24/rivers-to-cross Joshua 3:9–11, 13–17 (NIV): 9 Joshua said to the Israelites, “Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God. 10 This is how you will know that the living God is among you and that he will certainly drive out before you the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites and Jebusites. 11 See, the arkContinue reading “Rivers to cross”
Category Archives: Journey of faith
Unity and harmony in the body
https://odb.org/2026/04/23/staying-in-step Romans 15:5–7 (NIV): 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, inContinue reading “Unity and harmony in the body”
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?”
Life’s a marathon, not a sprint
https://odb.org/2026/04/17/strength-to-endure 2 Timothy 4:6–8 (NIV): 6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, theContinue reading “Life’s a marathon, not a sprint”
Keeping secrets as a believer
https://odb.org/2026/04/16/hollow-willow Proverbs 11:11–13 (NIV): 11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. 12 Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense, but he who has understanding holds their tongue. 13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. When explaining howContinue reading “Keeping secrets as a believer”
I am your God and will uphold you with my righteous right hand
https://odb.org/2026/04/10/safe-in-his-hands Isaiah 41:8–10 (NIV): 8 “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen,you descendants of Abraham my friend,9 I took you from the ends of the earth,from its farthest corners I called you.I said, ‘You are my servant’;I have chosen you and have not rejected you. 10 So do not fear, for I am with you;doContinue reading “I am your God and will uphold you with my righteous right hand”
Perseverance
https://odb.org/2026/03/30/keep-going-by-faith Hebrews 12:1–3 (NIV): Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For theContinue reading “Perseverance”
Non anxious presence
https://odb.org/2026/02/12/a-non-anxious-presence Psalm 4: 6-8 NIV: 6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us. 7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. 8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.Continue reading “Non anxious presence”
Ego and its consequences
https://odb.org/2026/02/09/how-the-proud-fall Proverbs 18: 9-12 NIV – 9 One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.10 The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.11 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.Continue reading “Ego and its consequences”
Do not despise the day of small things
https://odb.org/2026/02/06/small-beginnings Zechariah 4:1–10 (NIV): 4 Then the angel who talked with me returned and woke me up, like someone awakened from sleep. 2 He asked me, “What do you see?”I answered, “I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. 3 Also thereContinue reading “Do not despise the day of small things”
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