https://odb.org/2026/08/12/precious-parting-words Matthew 28:16–20 (NIV): 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciplesContinue reading “Jesus’s parting words”
Category Archives: Our calling in God
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”
A sign from God
https://odb.org/2026/07/14/cant-explain Judges 6:36–40 (NIV): 36 Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised—37 look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by myContinue reading “A sign from God”
Nothing is impossible with God
https://odb.org/2026/06/24/faith-rooted-in-god Matthew 19:23–26 (NIV): 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter theContinue reading “Nothing is impossible with God”
Being able to handle the Word correctly
https://odb.org/2026/05/12/getting-equipped 2 Timothy 2:14–19 (NIV): 14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handlesContinue reading “Being able to handle the Word correctly”
Be a Tabitha (Dorcas)
https://odb.org/2026/04/09/prompted-by-love 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7 (NIV): 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved byContinue reading “Be a Tabitha (Dorcas)”
Our job is not the centre of our life
https://odb.org/2026/03/09/true-satisfaction-in-god Genesis 25:7–11 (NIV): 7 Abraham lived a hundred and seventy-five years. 8 Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people. 9 His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field ofContinue reading “Our job is not the centre of our life”
Honouring Jesus
https://odb.org/2026/02/11/honoring-jesus Matthew 26:6–13 (NIV): 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. 9 “ThisContinue reading “Honouring Jesus”
God’s plan for the season
https://odb.org/2026/02/03/focus-on-god Haggai 2:1–9 (NIV): on the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai: 2 “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people. Ask them, 3 ‘Who of you is left who sawContinue reading “God’s plan for the season”
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”
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