In the Corinthian correspondence, Paul wrote to a church he had founded three or so years earlier to deal with issues and questions that had arisen in the church.
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Looking to spend more time with God? Our Daily Bread Devotionals are written by people of faith and include messages of instruction and inspiration. We invite you to take a few moments to read and reflect upon today’s scripture selection and to carry these thoughts with you into your day. Join us on this daily journey of faith!
In the Corinthian correspondence, Paul wrote to a church he had founded three or so years earlier to deal with issues and questions that had arisen in the church.
“In Christ,” Ephesians 1:11 says, “we have also obtained an inheritance.”
Gratitude is powerful for several reasons.
The Psalmist says, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord.” It is good.
Gratitude is powerful for several reasons.
Among the entries in The Guinness Book of World Records is the shortest sermon ever preached.
The disciple Thomas was a realist. He had been hurt and disappointed. He had expected so much from Jesus. Then, to watch Jesus die on the cross like a common thief was too much for Thomas to bear. All of his hopes were dashed.
A legal expert stood up to test Jesus’ understanding of the law.
Imagine. For 38 years he was unable to walk. For much of that time, he lay beside a pool called Bethzatha (in some translations, Bethesda or Bethsaida).
Psalm 145 is Psalm of praise that extols the greatness of God and celebrates the nature of God: The One who has done great things, who is righteous, gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, good to all, and has compassion for all.
Today’s scripture reading comes from one of the New Testament books known as the Pastoral Letters.
The Upper Room is a well-recognized resource and model of practical Christianity, accessible in varied formats to help people feel invited and welcomed into God’s presence each day.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
