[:en]BETTER THAN A PINATA In a Mexican party, there is always a pinata – a carton or clay container filled with candies and treats. Children stike it with a stick and try to break it, hoping to enjoy its contents. Monks used the pinatas in the 16th to teach lessons to the indigenous people of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/19/19)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/18/19)[:]
[:en]THE LIGHTHOUSE The intertribal fighting of the Randans cost more than a half-miilion lives in 1994 Rwandan genocide. Now, there is a new structure erected by the Christians called “Lighthouse”. It housed a Bible institute to raise up a new generation of Christian leaders, along with a hotel, restaurant, and other services for the community. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/18/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 16[:]
[:en]When David took refuge in God, he felt safe. He was confident that his portion, his cup and his lot are all secured. God had given him a delightful inheritance with boundary lines fallen in pleasant places. The Lord was his counselor, instructor and protector. He was never shaken. His heart was glad and his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 15[:]
[:en]Sanctuary and holy hill are the dwelling place of God where the Israelietes worshiped. In this Psalm, David gave 10 Standards of Christian Living: Blameless walk (v. 2a) Righteous deeds (v. 2b) Truthful talk (v. 2c) Wholesome speech (v. 2d) Controlled tongue (v. 3a) Loves neighbor (v. 3b) Upholds justice (v. 4a) Keeps oath (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 14[:]
[:en]A fool is someone who does not believe in God. He ignores the evidence that God exists. He does wicked things by relying on himself, denying God’s truth. “There is no one who does good, not even one” (v. 3). All of us is imperfect and fall short of His glory. We are guilty before… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 13[:]
[:en]Ini this chapter, David used “HOW LONG” four times to express the depth of his distress and agony: How long will you forget me? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and everyday have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 12[:]
[:en]When David wrote this Psalm, he was thinking that there were no more godly people left. This was similar to what Elijah said to the Lord: ” I have been very zelous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 11[:]
[:en]David was in great difficulty. The archers were ready to shoot him and the foundation of society were shaking. He was advised by his friends to flee like a bird to the mountain. He knew God was in His holy temple and on His heavenly throne. He still trusted a righteous God who hates the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/17/19)[:]
[:en]SEEING TO TOMORROW Everyday when I gaze up the sky, I see the sky with clouds moving as a beautiful part of our great Creator’s masterpiece. But for us to see to tomorrow is impossible. We don’t understand what life is throwing at us today. We don’t even know what will happen tomorrow. Our life… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/17/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 10[:]
[:en]David was in trouble. He felt that God was “far away” from him. So he mentioned to God what the wicked men did. What are the deeds of the wicked? (vs. 3-11) He hunts down the weak He boasts of the cravings his heart, blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord He is proud and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 10[:]