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”
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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”
Rejuvenating rest in the Lord
https://odb.org/2026/02/05/rejuvenating-rest Hebrews 4:9–11 (NIV): 9 There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; 10 for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. 11 Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience. Even ifContinue reading “Rejuvenating rest in the Lord”
Our treasures in heaven
https://odb.org/2026/02/04/you-cant-take-it-with-you 1 Timothy 6:6–12, 17-19 (NIV): 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and intoContinue reading “Our treasures in heaven”
Eye movements of the LORD
https://odb.org/2026/01/12/a-knowing-eye Psalm 32:8–11 (NIV): 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.Continue reading “Eye movements of the LORD”
The past and our future in God
https://odb.org/2026/01/09/the-future-gods-preparing Isaiah 43:16–21 (NIV): 16 This is what the LORD says—he who made a way through the sea,a path through the mighty waters,17 who drew out the chariots and horses,the army and reinforcements together,and they lay there, never to rise again,extinguished, snuffed out like a wick:18 “Forget the former things;do not dwell on the past.19 See, I am doingContinue reading “The past and our future in God”
