Author: Lisa Samra

Our Daily Bread

Not Enough?

This is a “flashback” devotional from February 2018, the encouragement that we serve a God of abundance and blessing. However, I also appreciate the gentle

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Our Daily Bread

Righteous Among the Nations

Today’s devotionals was inspired by a visit we took to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Israel. Surrounding the museum is the Righteous Among the

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Books

An Extra Mile

An Extra Mile is Sharon Garlough Brown’s fourth and final installment in the Sensible Shoes series.  The fiction book series explores the lives of an

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Our Daily Bread

Winter Snow

Merry Christmas! Today’s devotional is based on the beautiful song by Audrey Assad.  If you have never seen the video, it is beautiful so I

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Our Daily Bread

Mosaic of Beauty

Today’s devotional is inspired by one of my favorite places in Israel, Ein Karem, the historic site where Mary and Elizabeth met and encouraged each

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Our Daily Bread

God is Here

Today’s devotional is inspired by this sign in our home reminding us that God is always present with us. You can read the devotional at

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Our Daily Bread

Power of Touch

  I have always been moved by the story of British doctor Paul Brand (1914-2003) who worked as a missionary in India and president of

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Isaiah

Isaiah 8 Prayer

Following is the prayer based on Isaiah 8 used at the end of today’s service.  Jim led the congregation in this responsive prayer saying the

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Our Daily Bread

Stories of Jesus

Today’s devotional captures my love of books and libraries from a very early age, but points to truth that all the libraries in the world

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Sermon Insights

My Name Is….

It was a blessing to have Marvin Williams back with us on Sunday, delivering a powerful message about Jesus enduring the shame of the cross

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Books

Two Steps Forward

What happens when we find our spiritual journey marked by pain and suffering?  When life is difficult, how does Christ lead us forward to the peace he

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Books

Elisabeth Elliott Tribute

Elisabeth Elliott, pioneer missionary and Christian author, entered the presence of Jesus on Sunday, June 14, 2015, after a long battle with dementia.   A

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