[:en]BE STILL Living in today’s environment of media bombardment, there are constant barrage of news and knowledge that dominate our minds. It becomes increasingly difficult for us to find quiet time to think and to pray. A “quiet time” is essential in our everyday life. It is necessary to take time to focus on the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/21/19)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]
[:en]MOTIVES, PLANS AND DECISIONS “All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are wieghed by the Lord” (v. 2) “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” (v. 3) “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps” (v. 9) “The lot is cast into… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]
[:en]TONGUE, LIPS, WORDS Gentle word (v. 1); Tongue of the wise (v. 2); Healing tongue (v. 4); Lips of knowledge (v. 7); Timely word (v. 23) HEART Happy heart (v. 13); Discerning heart (v. 14); Cheerful heart (vs. 15, 30); Righteous heart (v. 28) DISCIPLINE Father’s discipline (v. 5); Stern discipline (vs. 10); Correction (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/20/19)[:]
[:en]THE TURN Haman hated Mordecai. In his desire to take revenge, he plotted to destory the Jews. But, at the darkest moment, a godless king granted the enslaved Israelites to defend themselves against those who sought their demise (Est. 8:11-13). “For the Jews, it was a time of happiness, and joyu, gladness and hnor” (Est.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/20/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 14[:]
[:en]Contrast between the WISE and the FOOL The wise builds her house/ the fool tears it down (v. 1) The talk of the wise is upright / the fool’s ways are devious (v. 2) The lips of the wise protects him / a fool’s talk brings a rod to his back (v. 3) The wise… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/19/19)[:]
[:en]FROM GRIEF TO JOY A woman will suffer pain while giving birth to a child. But when the baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy upon seeing her baby. Josus used this illustration with His disciples to emphasize that though they would grieve because He would be leaving soon, that grief… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/19/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 13[:]
[:en]PRACTICAL COUNSEL ON HOW TO BECOME WISE: Listen to rebuke and instruction (v. 1) Guard your lips (vs. 2-3) Be diligent (v. 4) Be truthful (v. 5) Be righteous (v. 6) Be simple (v. 7) Be a light to the world (v. 9) Be humble to take advice (v. 10) Earn money honestly (v. 11)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 12[:]
[:en]THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WICKED MAN He hates correction (v. 1) He is condemned by the Lord (v. 2) He cannot be established (v. 3) His advices are deceitful (v. 5) His words are harmful (v. 6) His house will be overthrown (v. 7) His is being despised of his warped minds (v. 8) His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 11[:]
[:en]Wisdom Words of Solomon No dishonest scales but accurate weights (v. 1) No duplicity (v. 2) Be a man of integrity (v. 3) Be righteous so that your will be blessed and prosperous and be free from death and trouble (vs. 4-11) Hold your tongue and do not gossip (vs. 12-13) Do not put up… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/18/19)[:]
[:en]YOU’RE AN ORIGINAL “Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His” (Psalm 100:3) God made your body, mind and soul. He made you to become the kind of person He wanted you to be. “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/18/19)[:]