Daily Bread

Daily Bread

Daily Bread is a collection of stories and reflections representing the Community of Christ members and friends throughout the world.

  • By Rick Maupin of Lee’s Summit, Missouri USA So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for…
  • By Danny Belrose of Blue Springs, Missouri USA Lift up your eyes and fix them on the place beyond the horizon to which you are sent. Journey in trust, assured that the great and marvelous work is for this time and for all time. Doctrine and…
  • By Molly Bagley of Pensacola, Florida, USA May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. Psalm 67:1–2 Gracious God and Precious Friend, You…
  • By Michael Wright of Rome, Italy Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; and the word that you…
  • By John Bonney of Springfield, Oregon USA For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 We are glory-holding vessels—uniquely and elegantly made…
  • By Janné Grover, Council of Twelve Apostles But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 1 Corinthians 15:20 Anyone who intentionally hones a craft is familiar with the discipline of practice. As a…
  • Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. Romans 5:1–2 [Adapted from…
  • By Scott Murphy My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way…
  • By Ben Smith The Spirit of the One you follow is the spirit of love and peace. That Spirit seeks to abide in the hearts of those who would embrace its call and live its message. Doctrine and Covenants 161:7 [“Pursuit of Peace,” Jul/Aug 2021…
  • The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord! Psalm 146:10 [Written by Farmington, New Mexico, Community of Christ Congregation on December 29, 2024] Writing Our Own Psalm (Psalm 151: an addendum to Psalm…