If you've ever found a well-worn copy of Our Daily Bread sitting on a church pew or a grandparent's nightstand, you already know this ministry. Now the same trusted devotional that's been encouraging believers since 1956 lives in your pocket — a daily companion for anyone looking to build a consistent habit of opening God's Word.^1
The Our Daily Bread app delivers a fresh devotional every morning, front and center, complete with a short Scripture-grounded reflection, a thought-provoking question, and a guided prayer.^2 An in-app Bible (with multiple translations including NIV, KJV, ESV, and NLT) lets you dig straight into the passage without leaving the app, and a "Bible in a Year" reading plan makes the whole of Scripture feel approachable.^2 For night owls, the Evening Meditations podcast offers a daily episode to refocus your heart before bed.^2 Content is available in 20+ languages, and you can read or listen to audio devotionals on the go.^3
Behind the app is Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODBM), a global, donor-supported nonprofit founded by Dr. M.R. DeHaan in 1938 as a small radio broadcast called Detroit Bible Class.^4 What started on a 50-watt station in Michigan has grown into a ministry with staff and volunteers in over 37 offices, distributing more than 60 million resources across 150 countries.^5 The devotional itself launched in 1956 and is now one of the most widely read Christian devotionals in the world.^4 In 2023, ODBM acquired the Center for Bible Engagement and the Institute for Bible Reading, deepening its focus on helping people build lasting relationships with Scripture.^4
Why Christians Love It"I read the ODB app every morning before breakfast and also share it on my Facebook page and text it to each member of our family and my siblings every single day. A lot of my non-believer friends asked me not to delete my page because reading my ODB post everyday has become part of their morning routine."^6
"It's always nice to start the day with some motivation. Daily Bread has been around for as long as I can remember and it's sooooo nice to have the app available. You can read past devotions, from years ago!!! It costs nothing for the app. Thank you for changing my life."^6
"This has been my trusted morning devotional app for a number of years. I have observed its improvement and even offered a few suggestions to the technical team, who have always responded positively."^3
Notable- Founded in 1938; the Our Daily Bread devotional launched in 1956^4
- Led by Dr. Matthew Lucas since 2022^7
- 5M+ downloads on Google Play; available on iOS and Android^3
- Content in 20+ languages across 150 countries^5
- Also publishes My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers^4
- Received a $1.25M Lilly Endowment grant for the Thriving Black Church Initiative^8
- 521K YouTube subscribers with daily devotional video readings^9
Platforms: iOS, Android Pricing: Free
