[:en]This is the shortest Psalm with only two verses: “Praise the Lord, all you nations, extol him, all you peoples, For great is His love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever” (vs. 1-2) We are to praise the Lord, but many do not know Him. We, the believers have the responsibility… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 117[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 116[:]
[:en]The Psalmist was in near death experience. But when he cried out to the Lord, the Lord saved him. He declared: “The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simplehearted. When I am in great need, He saved me” (vs. 5-6) How did he repay the Lord:?… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 116[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 115[:]
[:en]The Psalmist described the idol of other nations as follows: “Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but they cannot see; they have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but they cannot smell. They have hands but cannot feel, feet, but they cannot walk;… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 115[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/18/19)[:]
[:en]A PERFECT FATHER As we celebrate “Father’s Day”, let us think of how important father is to his child. A good father supports the needs of his family. He spends time with his children. He takes good care of them. But our heavenly Father supersedes earthly father. “He is perfect, compassionate, gracious, slow to anger,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/18/19)[:]
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[:en]TIME TOGETHER To have a close relationship, spending time together is a must. The opportunity to enjoy each other’s company. talking together, eating together, walking together, traveling together and sleeping together make the bond more closer. God delights to hear from us. “He delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” 6/17/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/16/19)[:]
[:en]MADE ALIVE The father of Bill Crowder had a bad accident. One of his friends was paralyzed and another was killed. His father was declared dead and taken to the morgue. Shocked and grief-stricken, his grandparents came to visit him. But when His dad suddenly revived from a deep coma, their mourning turned to joy.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/16/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/15/19)[:]
[:en]THE BOND OF PEACE In our relationship with people, we cannot avoid disagreements, conflicts, and misunderstandings. But Paul in Ephesians 4:3 told us to make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. When hurt or silence intrudes on our relationships, seek God to heal them through the Spirit… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/15/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (6/14/19)[:]
[:en]RHYTHMS OF GRACE Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out or Exhausted? Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (6/14/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/13/19)[:]
[:en]CONSIDER THE CLOUDS Why do the clouds float? The natural explanation is that condensed moisture descending by gravity meets warmer temperatures rising from the land. That moisture then changes into vapor and ascends back into the air. But natural explanations are not final answers. Clouds float because God in His wisdom has ordered the natural… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/13/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/12/19)[:]
[:en]NOTHING IS USELESS When we become old, our body deteriorates. We experience chronic pain with limited mobility. We feel depressed and discouraged knowing that we have nothing of value to offer God or anyone else. However, nothing we do for God is useless. In 1 Corinthians 15:13, Paul assured us that our bodies may be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/12/19)[:]