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Hallelujah!
Handel’s magnificent Messiah oratorio is beloved around the world. It is powerful not just because of the beauty of his composition but also because it encourages listeners that one day Jesus will defeat evil and reign as king. Read more in today’s Our Daily Bread devotional. All is well, Lisa
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The Way of Faith
The shocking outcome of the 2017 World Cup qualifying soccer match between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago inspired today’s devotional. The Soca Warriors beat
A Remarkable Life
Today’s devotional reflects on the remarkable life of Catherine Hamlin, an Australian surgeon who lived most of her life in Ethiopia treating women who suffered
Pursued by Love
In my attempt to grow in appreciation of poetry, I have been reading both classic and contemporary poems. As part of this endeavor, I read
Important Biblical Themes Found in Both Old and New Worship Songs
I loved Jim’s sermon about worship in heaven. It got me thinking about some older and newer songs that focus on important biblical themes that we
Anchored in Truth
Living in an old house means it has a lot of character and needs a lot of love. A conversation with a builder, along with
He is Not Here
On the days leading up to Easter, I often think about to visits to the Garden Tomb, a lovely garden outside the city gates in
Simon of Cyrene
Today’s entry in “The Greatest Love” Easter devotional was inspired after viewing the beautiful artwork “Simon of Cyrene” by contemporary artist Egbert Modderman. In addition
It’s Jesus!
If you need a little something to put a smile on your face today, spend just a few minutes watching Heavenly Joy. Today’s devotional was inspired
Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled During Holy Week
In this Lenten season, I was moved by the idea that Jesus went willingly to the cross knowing the suffering he would endure. This Crosswalk
Never Alone
In January 2018, I read an article about the staggering increase in loneliness. I was really struck by the concerning concern among health professionals about
How to Prepare Your Heart Through Lent with the Psalms of Ascent
The treasure trove of 15 psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent are found near the end of the book of Psalms. As a collection,
Images of God’s Love
Frustrated by somewhat shallow images of love in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, I was needing something more meaningful. I was drawn to
Can Satan Put Thoughts in Our Minds?
I received this question following the Feb. 7, 2021 sermon entitled, “Defeating Satan in Our Lives.” Q: Can Satan directly speak to us and/or put
A Mighty Stream
A highlight of a family trip to Washington DC several years ago was a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Successes and Sorrows
“When we acknowledge God, we remember His presence in both the successes and sorrows, whether big or small, of our lives.” —Lisa Samra
Sound the Trumpets
Today’s devotional reminds us that if we will “sound the trumpets,” or call out to God for help, He always responds to the prayers of
A Father’s Prayer
Growing up in Texas, country music was the soundtrack of life. I still enjoy listening to (some) country music and one of my favorite artists
The Sweetest Harvest
The picture of Israel in Isaiah 5 explored in today’s devotional is a humbling reminder to me of the areas of my life where I