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How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! Psalm 36:7 God knows us better than anyone else ever can, and still . . . He loves us. Unconditionally. Completely. The sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross is ultimate proof of God's deep and enduring love for us; the resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate demonstration of His limitless power. Those amazing truths allow us to live fully and freely in His love and power every day! No matter what you're going through, let these Our Daily Bread devotions, written by women like you, deepen your roots in God's unfailing love.

What does a good shepherd look like? How does he or she act? How does he or she lead? Shepherding is the single most important image of servant leadership in the Bible. From literal shepherds such as Moses and David to the apostles calling early church elders to pastor their flocks, biblical leadership is embodied in the humble, vigilant, everyday work of shepherds. To help us better understand this idea of shepherding, Tim Laniak spent months among Bedouin shepherds in the Middle East. Combining this rich cultural experience with careful biblical study, Tim offers 40 short readings that explore every leader's responsibility to provide, protect, and guide. Each chapter begins with observations from Tim's travels, continues with insights into Bible stories about shepherding, and concludes with what this means for you in your own spheres of influence, whether in the home, church, or neighborhood. As a follower of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, you too are called to be a good shepherd of the sheep in your care.

Find hope in an unfamiliar journey marked by changes and challenges. It's a paradox. Following the death of a spouse, some widows can barely boil water, yet must make major decisions. Reevaluating finances, handling changes to legal documents, and learning new skills require attention at a time when you may be struggling to even think straight. Through personal reflections, questions, and expressions of gratitude, Marilyn Nutter leads you to recognize God's faithful presence in unusual places. Sixty-five brief readings cover widows' universal experiences with poignant honesty. Marilyn applies Scripture to grief and mourning and looks with transparency at how widowhood dramatically changes a woman's life. Among the readings are invitations to journal treasured memories, reflect on the additional losses that accompany the death of a spouse, and appreciate unexpected gifts. Though nothing can fix this irreversible loss, Hope for Widows offers you connections in your grief, guiding you to see hope, grace, and camaraderie on this unfamiliar path.

A Cloud of Women elevates dozens of biblical women, pointing out parallels between their life experiences and the lives of contemporary and historical Black women. Georgia Hill and Diane Proctor Reeder apply scholastic strength and creativity that encourage you to realize the influence of your creator God. Empowering biblical truths and illustrations will prompt you to serve and lead in your family, community, and church. Eve, Esther, Mary, and Deborah are a few of the guides who help you navigate cultural and women's issues then and now. Learn from the examples of icons as well: Marian Wright Edelman, the Women of Peace in Liberia, Biddy Mason, Sojourner Truth, and contemporary female judges, teachers, musicians, artists, and scientists are featured in this book. A Cloud of Women lifts, inspires, and encourages women of African descent and their sisters of other ethnicities to greatness from an explicitly biblical perspective. Rev. Dr. Georgia A. Hill is pastor of LifeChurch Riverside in Detroit, Michigan, and an adjunct faculty member at Ecumenical Theological Seminary. Diane Proctor Reeder is an editor, playwright, and business owner of Written Images.

If our sons are to fulfill their God-given destinies, we must make them understand and translate for them the things that matter most. --Colin Pinkney Society can play a cruel role in lowering the expectations for young, Black men. But the truth is, God designed every life to be valuable and called each of us to a purpose. Everyone can live in that reality by focusing on the things that matter--faith, values, and perseverance. This book provides a message of hope for Black men and those who love them. Forty devotional insights and personal stories written by Black men will inspire you to view life through a biblical lens knowing that your life matters and that you can grow in your God-given abilities. The authors share how they have been discipled and trained, now passing their wisdom on to others in these true stories of success, failure, and overcoming.

Prepare your heart for the Christmas season! Celebrate Advent by unpacking a different word from the biblical narrative of Jesus's birth for the 25 days leading up to Christmas. From magi to manger to marveled, each daily reading traces the surprising Old Testament roots of the Christmas story to help you see its significance for today. Every day is sprinkled with humor and features a beloved or lesser-known carol, and a "Preparing for Christmas" section that brings the biblical truths of the Savior's birth home to your life.Perfect for the 4 weeks of Advent, The Wonder of Christmas will point you to Jesus for your joy and hope this holiday season. Ken Petersen is a veteran of Christian publishing whose career path includes Tyndale House Publishers, WaterBrook, and Our Daily Bread Ministries. Randy Petersen, Ken's brother, has enjoyed a lifetime of Bible teaching, creating small-group curriculum, and writing books about Scripture.

Our Daily Bread for Kids: 365 Devotions from Genesis to Revelation provides boys and girls ages 6 to 10 with everything they need for a year of daily devotions: Engaging stories from Genesis to Revelation Bible text from easy-to-understand versions Reading suggestions for exploring more Prayer starters Daily truths to remember And fun facts ranging through history and spanning the globe Children will grow in their knowledge of Scripture as they learn of God's desire for us to know Him, understand how He made a way through Jesus, and discover how the Holy Spirit guides us in our everyday lives. Kids will spot Jesus throughout--from His role at creation, to Old Testament prophecies and pictures of the coming Savior, to the birth of God's Son. With the help of Anita Schmidt's diverse illustrations, kids will see the entire Bible as one big story of God's redemptive plan for the world and learn that God's plan includes them!

How do you find joy in joyless times? Discover one of the shortest, most overlooked books of the Old Testament--one that contains an ancient message filled with modern-day hope. Jean Wilund invites you to unpack its three chapters and learn from the life and world of the prophet Habakkuk. This eight-week study points you to everlasting peace and abundant joy. Through probing questions, Jean's three-step transformational Bible study method, and plenty of space to write notes and prayers, you'll uncover the powerful truths that transformed Habakkuk's perspective despite the violence and destruction that ruled the kingdom of Judah. No matter what you're going through or what tomorrow brings, there is hope to be found in the book of Habakkuk.

Wisdom for your worries! It's exhausting to constantly worry about the things you don't know or can't control. As a Christian, you know you shouldn't worry, but you just can't seem to stop. Admit it: now you're worrying about the fact that you worry! It's a vicious cycle. Let Bill Crowder help you break the cycle. Wisdom for Our Worries will point you in a new direction--toward God and His sovereignty. Each chapter unpacks a different element of fear and provides real-life examples from Bible heroes like Moses, Abraham, and David, people who learned to lean on God amid the terrifying and turbulent situations they faced. Absorb deep biblical truths from their stories and ponder the guiding discussion questions to help you anchor in God's faithfulness from the past so you can confidently face the anxieties of the future with joy and peace.

They weren't superheroes.Some weren't even sure whether they were meant to be missionaries.But these ordinary men and women obeyed God's call to make disciples of all men. With great dedication and deep passion, they committed their lives to bring the gospel to the Asia Pacific, where an extraordinary God enabled and empowered them to carry out His mission of drawing generations of people to His saving grace. What made these men and women leave their homes for faraway lands in spite of their doubts, fears, and inadequacies? What made them keep sowing even when their message of salvation was rejected? Read their stories and discover the defining moments that transformed these ordinary men and women into God's faithful messengers on extraordinary missions.

Wise, holy, creative, and good only begin to describe our God. To truly know Him--to appreciate the depths and breadth of all that He is--we must read His Word. Know Him devotes 365 days to revealing the character of God solely through Scripture. These passages, drawn from every book of the Bible, highlight 12 unchanging attributes of our Creator.. Whether you're new to the Bible or a longtime reader, you'll gain a deeper awe of God's holiness, transcendence, and glory along with a renewed appreciation for His mercy, justice, and truth.

Let the truth of Jesus's sacrifice and new life fill you this Easter! Spend 40 DAYS journeying through 40 WORDS and draw closer to God in heart, soul, and mind. From terms found in the Gospels--repent, palm, cross--to expressions related to traditional Christian practices--Maundy, ashes, abstain--these words will guide you to a deeper appreciation for our Savior's death and resurrection. Each day will bring you to Scripture with a devotional reading and a reflection question, prayer prompt, or exercise that will reveal the realities of redemption and the fullness of what it means. Be inspired to richer love, greater devotion, and more abundant praise this Easter season. Ken Petersen is a veteran of Christian publishing whose career path includes Tyndale House Publishers, Waterbrook, and Our Daily Bread Ministries. Randy Petersen, Ken's brother, has enjoyed a lifetime of Bible teaching, creating small-group curriculum, and writing books about Scripture.

Nothing about you escapes God's notice. Discover the One who is attentive to every detail of your story by journeying with the women of the Bible. Hagar was cast out, Leah overlooked, Elizabeth shamed for her infertility. Some lived with disease, danger, disaster, loss, or lament. No matter her circumstances, each of these women encountered the God who was willing to enter into her broken reality. And though she was once excluded, heartbroken, or ashamed, her Creator gave her a renewed vision, inviting her into His plan of redemption for all eternity. Known by God welcomes women of all ages with 40 devotions by the diverse women writers of Our Daily Bread. The rich design includes prayers, reflections, historical insights, and word studies along with the corresponding Bible passages for a complete devotional experience. You'll meet with the God who sees you, loves you, and wants you to be a part of His plans and purposes to make all things new. Will you allow God to renew your vision?

"A very present help in trouble." > Life takes unexpected turns, and we are often left feeling discouraged, confused, or brokenhearted. In hard times, although we know we should believe God's promises, they seem far away. This collection of 90 Our Daily Bread reflections about trusting God leads you to find hope, confidence, and comfort even when your future is unclear. The biblical truths and relevant stories will ground you in the only one who can provide true and lasting peace--God himself.

Gospel on the Mountains Bill Crowder focuses on nine key encounters in the Bible when God met His people on mountaintops--from Noah to David to Jesus Himself. With insights into the Bible's cultures, languages, and lands, Bill shows how each episode reveals the God who made the mountains, emphasizes an essential feature of God's character, and points forward to the gospel message of hope and redemption found only in Jesus Christ. As Bill directs our attention to Jesus, we will be awed again by Christ's greatness, power, and sacrifice. As our perspective changes, we cannot help but eagerly prepare ourselves and others for His return. Bill Crowder, who spent over twenty years in pastoral ministry, is vice president of ministry content at Our Daily Bread Ministries. He is a contributor to Our Daily Bread, cohost of Discover the Word radio program, and author of many Bible studies and books. He and his wife, Marlene, have five children and several grandchildren.

You have big questions about God. How can you find the right answers? Moments with God for Kids doesn't ignore the tough topics that you're curious about--topics like Did God create hell? This book uses the truth of Scripture to point you toward the right answers, and it gets you to think deeper about what's important. You'll also learn the meanings of omnipresence, canon, repentance, and other big ideas you may have heard in church. So jump right in! Each devotion will help you understand a little more about God and His work in the world and what all that means for you. Discover the difference a few moments with God will make for every member of your family. Other titles in the series include Moments with God for Women and Moments with God for Men. From Our Daily Bread Ministries, the people who provide the Our Daily Bread devotional in more than 50 languages to millions of readers around the world every month. Visit us at odb.org.

"Refreshing, inspiring, passionately written . . . a keepsake." Dr. Sheila Bailey, Sheila B. MinistriesOur Struggle, Our Hope, Our Victory invites you to reflect, remember, and realize. Reflect on God's wisdom available in the midst of any adversity, remember the victories He has already provided, and realize the hope-filled future He can give you as you rely on Him. Written by authors of varied backgrounds and ages, this book provides a collection of 90 short devotions featuring stories on the African American experience, questions for reflection, suggested Bible readings, excerpts from the Africa Study Bible, and more. Rediscover the hope you have in Christ and how you can live your life to bring Him glory.

Some days you just really need a brother in the faith. Someone to motivate you to persevere. Point you in the right direction. Share an important discovery. In these compact devotions, Our Daily Bread author Tim Gustafson writes about what he has learned on his own journey while pursuing God, and he invites you to come along for the ride. Each reading shares an interesting story and truths from the Bible, followed by "Making It Work" where you will be encouraged and challenged to live what you believe in everyday situations. Lines are provided for prayers, lists, plans, or aha moments. You will relate to Tim's insights, humor, and wisdom as this brother in the faith guides you to lean fully on God.

What will happen to my child?Pacing the floor late at night. Waiting for the phone to ring. Dwelling in the guilt of what-ifs. These are common behaviors among parents of prodigals, whether their children are wayward teens or parents themselves. How do you handle the overwhelming dread of your son or daughter walking away from faith? When you've tried it all, what can you do? James Banks knows your pain two times over. And he offers an answer: Pray. In this updated edition of Prayers for Prodigals, you will find encouragement from a father who understands your pain, and one who has experienced the joy of answered prayer, of a prodigal restored. Out of his experience, he has gathered Scriptures, crafted prayer prompts for groups and individuals, and created a discussion guide for your journey. Each passage will help you come to the heavenly Father with gut-wrenching honesty and hope-filled persistence. As you face heartbreak and hopelessness, this book points to the ultimate source of peace. And encourages you and your family to trust Him.

"Do you want your family to flourish in relationships with God and with each other? What about making a difference in the world? The Family Bible Devotional helps your family do all of that. You and your crew will see the power of the gospel and learn how to effectively live it out every day. Author Sarah Wells makes complicated terms easy to understand for kids ages 6 to 16 without diluting the truth. You will be enriched and encouraged as you lead times of fellowship and discipleship. Together, the family will learn to love others with the heart of Jesus and to share that love with the world"--

Taken from a series of messages Oswald Chambers delivered during World War I, Our Ultimate Refuge is an in-depth look at the book of Job, the problem of pain, and how God is at work in the midst of it all. Free of platitudes and feel-good statements, this book offers you true hope in the midst of difficult times.

"For the Word of God . . . is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12 Gain biblical insight into your heart, mind, and soul with wisdom from trusted pastor and author Oswald Chambers. Grounded in the truth of Scripture, Biblical Psychology offers an in-depth look at the theology of the soul and explores what it means to be in relationship with the One who created you. Taken from a series of lectures delivered to Bible Training College in 1911, Chambers' teaching in this book remains just as relevant now as it was then. You will learn how to: Discover scriptural answers to life in a culture marked by fear, anger, shame, and selfishness.Relate to God, others, and yourself in light of Christ's redemption.Find mental and emotional healing for your deepest hurts.You'll be equipped to better understand your inner life and bring your entire being in line with God's way and His Word.