Stand Strong: 365 Devotions for Men by Men

Stand Strong in the Power of the Lord

As a man, the pressures of life can mount on your shoulders. You can feel like you are carrying the world in your own strength. But you are not alone. God is carrying you through it all. This easy-to- read devotional is designed to:

• Help you strengthen your faith with wisdom and testimonies from men;
• Increase your intimacy with the Lord through 365 short daily readings;
• Trust God when life seems overwhelming;
• Learn to apply biblical principles to your life each day.

Trade in the pressure for peace when you learn to stand strong on the foundation of your faith.

Stand Strong is brought to you by a leader in Christian devotionals, Our Daily Bread Ministries.

Our Daily Bread is distributed around the world and is translated into more than 50 languages. Each month, millions of readers turn to the pages of this beloved devotional for inspiration, comfort, peace, and hope. Visit odb.org for more information.
 

Daniel Ryan Day is a family man, radio host, podcaster, and writer. He’s authored Ten Days Without, a book raising awareness for global social needs, and What’s Next, offering hope and practical wisdom for those struggling to figure out their next step in life. Daniel holds a Master’s Degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and is the Director of YMI US and Podcasting at Our Daily Bread Ministries. He's married to his high school sweetheart, Rebecca, and they have three kiddos. He’s often found in the studio noodling around on the keyboard or at home chillin’ with their sheep.

Dave Branon retired in 2021 after a 40-year career as a writer and editor with Our Daily Bread Ministries. With more than 1,200 articles so far, Dave continues to write for the Our Daily Bread devotional. He has also written 20 books, which include Beyond the Valley: Finding Hope in Life's Losses and Lands of the Bible Today. He and his wife, Sue, have four children and eight grandchildren, and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bill Crowder joined the Our Daily Bread Ministries staff in 2001 after more than 20 years in the pastorate stretching from West Virginia to southern California to west Michigan. Over the years, Bill has spent much of his time in a Bible-conference ministry around the world, serving ODBM offices and their outreach to their local communities. 

Bill is a contributing writer for the Our Daily Bread devotional and has written many Bible study booklets for ODBM’s Discovery Series. He has also published a number of books with Our Daily Bread Publishing, including Wisdom for Our Worries. Bill also serves as cohost on Discover the Word, a podcast and daily radio program heard nationwide. 

Now semiretired, Bill and his wife, Marlene, live in North Carolina. They have been married for over 45 years and have five adult children and a growing legion of grandchildren. To relax, Bill enjoys playing golf whenever possible, and following sports, especially the English Premier League’s Liverpool Football Club.

 

James Banks (D.Min, Gordon-Conwell) makes his home in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife, Cari, where James is the founding pastor of Peace Church. James’s adventure with writing started in 4th grade when his teacher discovered it was a great way to keep him out of trouble! He loves to encourage others to draw close to God through heartfelt prayer and fresh insight from Scripture. James’s books have been translated into many languages and have touched the lives of over half a million people. They include Prayers for Prodigals, Praying the Prayers of the Bible, Prayers for Your Children, Peace Through Prayer, Hope Lies Ahead (which he co-wrote with his son Geoffrey), and others. You can find teaching from James through Our Daily Bread University’s popular Prayer Basics series and the Praying with Jesus DVD. James is featured weekly on the Encouraging Prayer radio broadcast and podcast and is a much-loved speaker for churches and retreats. You can find out more about what James is up to lately by visiting JamesBanks.org.