Daily Bread
Short scriptures and reflections to carry with you through the week.
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Hearts That Recognize Him
“No prophet is ever accepted in his own country.” —Luke 4:24 When Jesus returns to Nazareth, the people who knew Him from childhood cannot receive what He is revealing. They see the carpenter’s son, the familiar face, the life they… Continue reading
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The Font That Never Runs Dry
‘Whoever drinks this water will get thirsty again; but anyone who drinks the water that I shall give will never be thirsty again: the water that I shall give will turn into a spring inside him, welling up to eternal… Continue reading
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The Father’s Endless Mercy
‘The father said, “My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours. But it was only right we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost… Continue reading
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Into Your Hands
“Into your hands I commend my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.”—Psalm 31:5 Are your efforts going awry? Do you ever feel that no matter how much you press on, your work bears little fruit? There are… Continue reading
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Because we need Mercy
“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”— Luke 6:36 There are days when patience comes easily, and there are days when everything in us feels frayed. We’re tired, irritable, already spent before the next need arrives. It is often… Continue reading
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When We Cannot See
“This is my beloved Son… listen to Him.“— Matthew 17:5 They see Him clearly on the mountain.For a moment, everything makes sense.Jesus is radiant, unmistakably who He is.Of course they trust Him there. But they cannot remain. Continue reading
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He Comes For You
“I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”— Luke 5:32 Oftentimes the deepest obstacle between the soul and God is not pride,but feelings of unworthiness. Continue reading
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When He Feels Far
“The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them; then they will fast.”— Matthew 9:15 There are days in motherhood when Jesus feels close, and days when He feels far. Days of consolation.Days of dryness.Days when prayer… Continue reading
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Choose Life
“Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, heeding his voice, and holding fast to him.”— Deuteronomy 30:19–20 Lent begins with a simple but piercing invitation:choose. Choose life over distraction.Choose love over irritation.Choose… Continue reading
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Bread for the Weary
“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28 In all your labours and troubles, you are seen. He is with you, waiting gently for you to rest in Him. Continue reading