What does ancient Israel's most prosperous king have to teach us about living wisely today?Beloved Our Daily Bread author Bill Crowder offers practical application for the twenty-first century from the life of King Solomon, who was blessed with understanding "as measureless as the sand on the seashore." In six chapters, Crowder unpacks the well-known and lesser-known successes and failures of the person the Bible says was the wisest man to ever live.From Sol...

Nothing could have been more disturbing to the disciples than to know that Jesus would soon be gone. As as their hearts shuddered with fear of the unknown, Jesus comforted them with His promise of peace. In this examination of John 14:1-6, we are reminded of God's Spirit of peace that is available to us because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. As we put our trust in Jesus, we can find peace to calm our hearts, nurture our souls, and strengthen our relationships.

"My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God." —Psalm 84:2The writers of the Psalms expressed their heart by calling out to God. From times of desperation to moments of utter joy, they cried out—and we can do the same today. Whatever we are feeling or going through, God invites us to reach out to Him.Find your expression in these daily devotions based on the Psalms. Each of the 365 meditations features a short story, an inspiring thought, and a Scripture from the Psalm...

" You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good." —Genesis 50:20 (NASB)The story of young Joseph and his coat of many colors is one of the best-known in the Bible. And for good reason. This ancient drama of family inheritance, sibling rivalry, betrayal, cover-ups, enslavement, false accusations, prophetic dreams, and shocking reversals contains many relevant insights for relying on God amid today's difficulties.With pastoral warmth, Our ...

Where do you turn when you feel afraid?It's exhausting to constantly worry about the things you don't know and can't control. But Bill Crowder provides a perspective on fear like no other. Rather than paralyzing us, our worries can point us in a surprising direction: toward God and His sovereignty.Unpack different elements of fear through real-life examples from Bible heroes who learned to lean on God amid the piercing anxieties they experienced. Discover scriptural truths ...

What does it mean to trust God?In tough times, we know we should believe God is in control of our lives, but how do we trust when things around us seem to contradict that truth? Finding peace can seem beyond our grasp.Whatever you're facing today, A Present Peace leads you on a 90-day devotional journey to reconnect with the true source of hope and confidence—our almighty God. Our Daily Bread author Bill Crowder shares relevant stories and ...

See the death and resurrection of Christ through the eyes of those who were there! A different perspective can revolutionize our appreciation of the familiar. This is what Bill Crowder does as he examines the familiar Easter story. By looking through the windows provided by some of the people who were there—Malchus, the Centurion, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene and the other women disciples, and the disciples on the road to Emmaus—we see and feel what they saw and felt, and learn from...

Mountains tower majestically, belittling all in their path and offering breathtaking views of all that lies beneath them. Throughout history, many religions have claimed these heights for the worship of their gods. Christianity also identifies mountaintops as settings for important events and the revelation of God's grand story.In Gospel on the Mountains, Bill Crowder reveals insights into the Bible's cultures, languages, and lands through nine key encounters when God met ...

Trusting God and His WaysGod often works in ways that we do not see and often in ways that we'd least expect. In the book of Isaiah, God says "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways" (55:8). Pastor, best-selling author, and Our Daily Bread writer Bill Crowder examines six times in the Bible when we see God intervene in a surprising way. This intervention is captured in the phrase " But God…" These words in Sc...

What's so exciting about the Christmas story? Why not take a look at the backstory to find out? Journey through the Bible to uncover what it says about the birth of Jesus as you examine . . .His character as God,His relationship with the Father—the One who sent Him,His appearances in the Old Testament, and more.See for yourself how these pre-Bethlehem facts lead into the very first Christmas and how it all comes together in God's great story...

Jesus confused and angered the religious leaders of the day. He ignored their rituals and even associated with people who were thought to be unworthy of His time or anyone else's. He acted like He was God! But Jesus wasn't just trying to be different; He was showing that something new was happening. Scandalous Savior takes a closer look at the controversy Jesus created and answers four specific questions that reveal the true heart of God.

Can you imagine if you were at the birth of Christ? Join Bill Crowder as he travels back to the manger and experiences the miracle of the nativity through six unique perspectives. See anew the first Christmas from the viewpoints of Mary and Joseph, Simeon and Anna, the angels and the shepherds.Your heart will be full of awe as you look at the humble babe's advent in a way you never have before.Bill Crowder is a popular Our Daily Bread author, a cohost of ...