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
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.
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
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 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
In today’s devotional, I write about my experience with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) because of the long, dark winters in Michigan. While I’ve learned it
Today’s devotional took place several years ago when I was visiting mission partners in Europe. Reading it again today when my life can feel so unanchored
Today’s devotional is based on the idea that nicknames can be a source of encouragement or a reminder of suffering and failure. What are the
Today’s devotional comes from the Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, The Last Supper. What fascinates me about this painting depicting the aftermath of Jesus’ announcement
Today’s devotional was written after watching a motorcycle demonstration at CityFest Grand Rapids in September 2019. I hope the truth that God sees you even
Do you remember all the excitement surrounding the total eclipse that was visible in West Michigan during summer 2017? That unique experience became the basis
Again today, if you read the Our Daily Bread booklet you would not have seen one of my devotionals; however, if you have the ODB
If you read the Our Daily Bread booklet you would not have seen one of my devotionals; however, if you have the ODB app, it
One unique aspect of writing for Our Daily Bread is that the process from submission to publication is at least one year, which means the
With several soccer fans in the family, we were excited to watch the 2018 World Cup. When Colombian forward Radamel Falcao scored in a game against
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