Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/12/19)[:]

[:en]GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING In Australa, driving between towns take long hours of travel and sometimes fatigue can lead to accidents.  So, rest stops are set up on major highways with volunteers offering free coffee.   However, some stops offer free coffee to driver only but has to pay for passengers. There are times when drivers got… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/12/19)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 6 [:]

[:en]WARNINGS ON FINANCIAL MATTER (vs. 1-5) Solomon advises people not to over-extend financial resources.  Do not act irresponsibly as it will lead you to poverty.  Maintan and balance between generosity and good stewarship.  Help the needy but do not make unwise commitment by strectching out your hands in pledge for others. WARNINGS AGAINST LAZINESS (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 6 [:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/11/19)[:]

[:en]IF ONLY There are unfortunate things that happen it life.  And we always regret by saying : “IF ONLY”. This also happened to Lazarus.  Matha and Mary sent word to Jesus that Lazarus was sick.  They were expecting that Jesus would come immediately.  But Jesus stayed in Bathany for another two days before going to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/11/19)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/10/19)[:]

[:en]OUR FATHER’S FACE When Asaph, the author of Psalm looked north from the vantage point in Jerusalim, he saw Israel invaded by Assyrian Empire.  With her buffer state gone, Judah was vulnerable to invasion from all sides – Assyria from the north, Egypt from the south, and the Arab nations from the east.  She was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/10/19)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/9/19)[:]

[:en]THE HEART OF CHRIST When Moses faced with the thought of losing the brother, sister, and nation that had worshiped a golden calf while he was meeting with God on Mount Sinai, he was very anxious and pleaded with God saying: “But now, please forgive their sins – but if not, then blot me out… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/9/19)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 5[:]

[:en]Warning Against Adultery: This world has degraded into a place of commercial sex and turned adultery into entertainment.  Solomon warned people about the tragic consequences of sexual sin.  Sexual immorality destroys family life.  It erodes a person’s ability to love.  It makes human being like an object.  It can lead to disease.  It is like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 5[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 4[:]

[:en]Wisdom is supreme because it perfects our paths.  Solomon gave us instructions on how to perfect our paths:  Get Wisdom (vs. 1-13) – Listen and pay attention to father’s instruction and gain understanding.  Do not forget God’s word and keep His command.  Esteem wisdom and embrace her and you will be exalted and honored.  Hold… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 4[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/8/19)[:]

[:en]AVAILABLE TO ALL When Jesus was on earth, many people treated him like a celebrity as they followed Him from place to place, listened to His teachings, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch.  But Jesus was never proud or aloof.  He was available to all.  When His disciples James and John were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/8/19)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/7/19)[:]

[:en]LIFE TO THE FULL Jesus said:  “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10)  Jesus demands our obedience but he has also promised a life of abundance.  Experiencing life in His kingdom is worth “one hundred times” the cost – now and eternally. (Mark 10:29-30) Our generous… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/7/19)[:]