http://www.rbc.org/ http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/20/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/20/devotion.aspx I do not boast that God is on my side,” wrote Abraham Lincoln. “I humbly pray that I am on God’s side.” . . . Julie Ackerman Link Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/19/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/19/devotion.aspx As a boy, my father often played violin in the local symphony. This budding young talent continued improving into his high school years. . . . Bill Crowder Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/18/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/18/devotion.aspx For almost 100 years, a huge piece of flawed Carrara marble lay in the courtyard of a cathedral in Florence, Italy. Then, in 1501, a young sculptor was asked to do something with it. He measured the block and noted its imperfections. In his mind, he envisioned a young shepherd boy. . . . Albert Lee Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/17/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/17/devotion.aspx Tobias, who recently turned 3, loves to go to church. He cries when he isn’t able to attend. Each week when he arrives for the children’s program of Bible stories, games, singing, and dinner, he runs into the building and enthusiastically announces to the leaders and other children: “Let’s get this party started!” The Lord must smile at this child’s excitement about being in what he thinks is God’s house. . . . Anne Cetas Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/16/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/16/devotion.aspx I’ll never forget the time I was asked to bring my family to a banquet where I was to be the speaker. After dinner, my son Matt came up to me and asked to sit on my lap. “Sure,” I said and picked him up. . . . Joe Stowell Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/15/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/15/devotion.aspx A painful illness had prevented Bible teacher Billy Walker from carrying on his active schedule for several months. He told a group of men that he especially missed being able to preach, but that God was teaching him throughout his recovery. . . . David C. Egner Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/14/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/14/devotion.aspx Just before Jesus left this earth, He instructed Simon Peter to care for the dearest object of His love—His sheep. How could anyone care for them as Jesus cares? Only out of love for Him. There is no other way. . . . David H. Roper Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/13/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/13/devotion.aspx The children of Israel had not gone far from the shore of the Red Sea when the realities of their new freedom began to register. They no longer enjoyed the ample food and water supply of Egypt. Now, after traveling 3 days into the wilderness, the large crowd had . . . Marvin Williams Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/12/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/12/devotion.aspx Have you ever had a time when you thought the Lord was coming back right then? Many believers in Jesus are so eager to “meet the Lord in the air,” as Scripture puts it (1 Thessalonians 4:17), that they have felt “This is it!” at one time or another. . . . Dave Branon Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/11/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/11/devotion.aspx Sports brings out the best and the worst in people. The news media often focus on the worst. Those who comfort players with “It’s not whether you win or lose that counts; it’s how you play the game” seldom make world news. But once in a while they do. . . . Julie Ackerman Link Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/10/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/10/devotion.aspx The Hubble Space Telescope has taken photos of the Helix Nebula. Some astronomers describe it as “a trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gases.” At its center is a dying star that has ejected dust and gas stretching toward its outer rim. Remarkable photos of it look like the blue iris of a human eye complete with eyelids. Because of this, . . . Dennis Fisher Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/09/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/09/devotion.aspx Have you heard of the 17th-century theologian Samuel Rutherford? Perhaps it’s time to resurrect his faith-inspiring memory. . . . Vernon C Grounds Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/08/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/08/devotion.aspx As the Olympic Games open in Beijing, my thoughts go back to Eric Liddell, a former champion immortalized for his surprising gold medal victory in the 400 meters during the 1924 Games in Paris. A year after his triumph, Liddell went to China, where he spent the last 20 years of his life as a missionary teacher and rural pastor. There he ran the greatest race . . . David C. McCasland Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/07/devotion.aspx @/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2008/08/07/devotion.aspx Lew Wallace’s book Ben-Hur tells the story of a Jewish aristocrat betrayed by his best friend and condemned to serve as a galley slave in the Roman navy. On a forced march to the ship, Judah Ben-Hur meets Jesus of Nazareth, whose compassion fills him with hope. Eventually, Ben-Hur saves the Roman commander during battle. In gratitude, the commander . . . C. P. Hia Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT