Daily Bread

Daily Bread

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

  • Anonymously written at Robbers’ Cave Reunion, Wilburton, Oklahoma If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 Our most kind and gracious heavenly parent, Grant us peace within and allow us to share our…
  • By Larry McGuire, president of seventy For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart! Psalm 36:9–10 I enjoy walking in my…
  • By Rick Sarre of Adelaide, South Australia Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in…
  • By Melvin Chapman of Hot Springs, Arkansas USA Jesus Christ, the embodiment of God’s shalom, invites all people to come and receive divine peace in the midst of the difficult questions and struggles of life. Follow Christ in the way that leads to…
  • By Dick Hahn of Sandia Park, New Mexico USA The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy…
  • By Katie Harmon-McLaughlin, Formation Ministries team director and World Church Spiritual Formation team lead I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable…
  • By Kathy McAdam of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada May he live while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth. In his days may…
  • By Grace Andrews of Blue Springs, Missouri USA Therefore my people shall know my name; on that day they shall know that it is I who speak; it is I! Isaiah 52:6 Nearly twelve years separated me and my oldest half-brother, so I was unaware of what…
  • By Joanne Gose of Boise, Idaho USA May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! Psalm 29:11 I recently read a story about stargazing that reminded me of an experience I had when I was about ten years old. In…
  • By Joelle Wight, president of seventy Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet…