Nov 13 2025 … Kindness ALWAYS …

Nov 13 2025 …  Kindness ALWAYS  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Tim McGraw, singing Humble And Kind … calling on Christians to witness God’s love and kindness to others.

  ALWAYS ... !!! 

Highlight Passage: … Obadiah 1:13  … [NLT] … 

13 You should not have plundered the land of Israel when they were suffering such calamity.  You should not have gloated over their destruction when they were suffering such calamity. You should not have seized their wealth when they were suffering such calamity. 

… God chastises the nation of Edom for taking advantage of Israel in a time of crisis and calamity.   

Highlight Passage in Context:  Obadiah 1:4-9, 12-13  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …</b> 

… god, thru the Prophet Obadiah, rebukes the Edomites for taking advantage of Israel in a time of peril.

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Reference Passage: … Proverbs 21:21 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…Solomon calls for believers to ALWAYS pursue righteousness and God’s love in dealing with others in order to find God’s love and kindness in return.   

Reference Passage: … Micah 6:8  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God calls on His people, thru the Prophet Micah, to live righteous live, honoring God with their (our) kindness and humility.      

Reference Passage: … Galatians 5:22-23 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…The Apostle Paul lists the primary fruit of the Spirit which results from a deep and abiding relationship with Christ.

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 4:32 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul calls on fellow Christians to mimic God’s love and grace by being tenderhearted and  kind to one another just as God has shown His love and kindness to them (us).

Reference Passage: …Titus 3:4-5 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… God reveals to all Christians the extent of God’s love and kindness to sinners, whom He has saved … in spite of their (our) sinfulness.   

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 3:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter charges fellow Christians to avoid vengeance by showing God’s love and kindness to others in their time of need.  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Lisa M Samra  …  USE THS LNK  -       …  writes about the plight of those Hawaiian people after the disastrous fires in Lahaina in 2023, where some took advantage of the people there by looting and stealing from their burned out town.  But the love of God shown brightly in the darkness with Churches on the Island opening up in kindness to do all they could to help the hapless victims of the fires.  

And that’s what today’s ODB entry, the linked song, and God’s word, in the Scriptures shared above, which call all Christians to do … and that is to share God’s love when they (we) see others needing our humble kindness, …the kind of love that God has shown to us by saving us and leading us to His eternal glory. Oh how I pray we all can be sharing God’s love and kindness with those who need it today.  I’m doing what I can.  How about you?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for giving me Your love and grace to share with others.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... for lifting us up to lift others with Your love and kindness.    … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 12 2025 … “Dreamscrolling” in Christ …

Nov 12 2025 … “Dreamscrolling” in Christ  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Kristyn Getty,  singing In Christ Alone … calling on Christians to cast all their (our) hopes and dreams of an eternal home with our Lord and Messiah, Jesus.

Highlight Passage: … 1Peter 1:13  … [NLT] … 

13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.

… Peter calls on fellow Christians (us, too) to put all our hope in the promise of our eternal hope in Christ.   

Highlight Passage in Context:  1Peter 1:3-9, 13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Peter helps oppressed and persecuted Christians to put ALL their (our) hope in the resurrected Lord.

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Reference Passage: … Job 13:15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…Job, thought persecuted severely put ALL his hope in God Almighty.   

Reference Passage: … Psalms 71:5  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… An anonymous Psalmist, likely David in his later years, declaring that all his hope is placed in God Almighty.     

Reference Passage: … Isaiah 40:31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God, thru the Prophet Isaiah, promises to give strength to those who trust in God.

Reference Passage: … Jeremiah 29:11 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s promise, thru Jeremiah to God’s oppressed people, of a grand hope that will be found in a Messiah.

Reference Passage:…Romans 15:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul prays for fellow Christians in Rome (and ALL believers in Christ) an internal hope found only in our relationship with Christ.   

Reference Passage: … 1Corinthians 15:19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul  also teaches truth to fellow Christians about the hope of eternal life we find only in our faith and trust in Christ as Lord and Messiah.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Adam R Holz  …  USE THS LINK  -      …  In today’s ODB entry, the author remembers, in his youth, seeing and scrolling thru the Sears catalog and dreaming of getting many of the toys and items he could dream of.  In today’s version of those dreams is found in all the “Christmas” advertising we see on our cell phones, which is now called “Dreamscrolling” in this digitalized world.  

The question raised in today’s ODB devotional or from the Scriptures shared above, asks where do we, who claim to be Christians, place our eternal hope.   With WHOM do we do our “dreamscrolling?”  Personally I’m putting all my hopes and desires, trusting in the One Who died to bring me, a sinner, to be with Him FOREVER.   How about you?  Are you “dreamscolling” with me today? 

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for calling me to be with You in glory, Lord.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... for dying to give us our dreams of glory with You.   … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 11 2025 …“Flashbulb Memories” …

Nov 11 2025 …“Flashbulb Memories”  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Alan Jackson,  singing Precious Memories … reflecting on precious memories which kindle and build our faith in Jesus Christ.

Where were you on 9/11? ... 

Highlight Passage: … John 20:20  … [NLT] … 

20 As He spoke, He showed them the wounds in His hands and His side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! 

… A moment creating great joy for Jesus’ disciples.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  John 20:18-20, 30-31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… After Jesus’ death, His disciples, in fear for their lives, gathered in a locked room; and suddenly Jesus was there with them, creating great joy among His faithful followers.

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Reference Passage: … Luke 23:43 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…And eternal moment of joy and faith for one of the two thieves on the cross with Jesus.  

Reference Passage: … John 3:16  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Jesus relates to Nicodemus the ultimate point of faith, which God, The Father, would create for all who believe in Jesus as Messiah by giving up His Son.   

Reference Passage: … John 11:25-26 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus confronts Martha after her brother, Lazarus, had died, challenging her faith in Jesus to be able to raise the dead.

Reference Passage:… 2Corinthians 5:8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul witnesses to his confident faith that he, like all true born-again Christians, would be with the Lord FOREVER when he (they) died.

Reference Passage: …Galatians 2:20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul also witnesses to dying to self in order to live with Christ FOREVER.   

Reference Passage: … 1Thessalonians 4:13-14 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians about what happens when believers die.  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Tim Gustafson  …  USE THS LNK  -   …  recalled and wrote about recalling his dad remembering and telling of being with his brothers in December, 1941, recalling what had just happened then, when Pearl Harbor was bombed. That kind of memory, acceding to ODB author, is called a “Flashbulb Memory.” because it is like that time is caught in a moment we’ll always remember where we were, … like it was caught in a flash photo.

Where were you on “9/11,” when the twin towers came down in NYC?  Many of us (as in the photo) remember exactly where we were at that moment, which became a “flashbulb memory” for us.  And the Apostle John and other biblical figures relate their “flashbulb memories” in God’s word (see Scriptures shared above), showing us moments of truth, involving our Lord, that were faith-building memories in their lives.

Personally, I’ll never forget where I was when God showed me the reality of His pursuit of my soul.   Perhaps you too have your “flashbulb memory” of when you were saved.   I sure hope so!  

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for giving me that memory of when I surrendered my life to follow You.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... giving us the memories of when You became our Messiah and Savior.   … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 10 2025 … God-Fearing Woman …

Nov 10 2025 … God-Fearing Woman  … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...    and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics, from Tommy Walker and an unidentified singer,  singing The Fear of The Lord … showing that fearing and following The Lord is the beginning of all understanding and wisdom.

Highlight Passage: … Proverbs 31:30  … [NLT] … 

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. 

… Solomon describes the life of a “God-fearing” woman, whom God will bless.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  Proverbs 31:24-31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon provides a description of a “God-fearing” woman for others to emulate by the way they (we) live their (our) lives.  

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Reference Passage: … Joshua 1:8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

…God shows Joshua (and all believers) that God’s word will lead them (us) to live God-fearing and God-honoring lives.   

Reference Passage: … Job 28:28  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Job declares that fearing and following the Lord is the way to all Godly wisdom. 

Reference Passage: … Psalms 119:105 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of seeking to follow God’s word a light unto our path in life.

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 1:7, 3:5-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon shows his son (and all believers) the value of fearing and following God’s will and His ways.

Reference Passage: …Proverbs 19:23 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon also declares that fear of the Lord provides God’s protection.   

Reference Passage:… Luke 1:50 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Mary, Jesus’ Mother, sings of God’s promise to watch over those who fear the Lord, … from generation to generation.  

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread Author, Arthur Jackson  …  USE THS LNK  -   …  wrote about a birthday party for a single Christian mom, named Rosie, who had raised two fine God-honoring sons, the youngest of which honored Rosie at her birthday, saying   “She is a God-fearing woman.”

And if my readers here today have taken in the ODB entry, the linked song and the Scriptures shared above, I believe we will see that the quality of fearing God and following His will and His ways is the best - and really the ONLY - way to honor God by the way we live our lives.  Personally, that’s my #1 goal in life; … how about you? 

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You, …for showing me how to fear and follow You, by giving me Your word.  

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... thank You, Lord, for the “GPS” Your word provides us to fear and follow You.   … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.