[:en]NOW IS THE DAY Today marks the last day of year 2018. There is no better day than TODAY to come to Jesus. “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2) Don’t put if off. Trust in Jesus to save you. Accept Him as your personal Savior… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/31/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/30/18)[:]
[:en]TIME ALONE WITH GOD When the disciples told Jesus that John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod, Jesus withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But when the crowds heard that Jesus was coming, they followed him. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/30/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/29/18)[:]
[:en]SIGNET RING Prophet Haggai called the people to restart rebuidling the temple. His message included God’s promise to Zerubbabel, a Judah leader, that he had been chosen and set apart as their leader , like a signet ring. In ancient times, a signet ring was used as a means of identification. Instead of signing their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/29/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]
[:en]The Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. No one knows exactly the date of Christ’s return. So, do not be mislead by anyone who claims to know it. We should be prepared and be ready at all times to meet the Lord. Be alert and self-controlled, putting on faith… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
[:en]LIVING TO PLEASE GOD (vs. 1-12) Instructions on how to live: Be sanctified. Avoid sexual immorality and live a holy life (v. 3) Love all the brothers more and more (V. 10) Lead a quiet life by minding your own business (v. 11) Work with your hands and do not depend on anybody (v. 12)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 3[:]
[:en]Paul sent Timothy to strengthen and encourage the Thessalonians in their faith during their trials. He was afraid that Satan’s power may affect their spiritual and physical world. TIMOTHY’S ENCOURAGING REPORT (vs. 6-13) When Timothy returned, he brought good news about their faith and love. The Thessalonians had pleasant memories of them and they were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]PAUL’S MINISTRY IN THESSALONICA (vs. 1-16) Paul and his companion had been imprisoned in Philippi prior to coming to Thessalonica. But it did not hinder them from preaching the Good News. Their preaching demonstraded sincerity of his motives by not seeking for money, fame or popularity. They never used flattery or praise to make their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thesasalonians[:]
[:en]Paul and his companion Silas and Timothy planted the first Christian church in Thessalonica in AD51 and left when their life were threatened. Paul sent Timothy back to see how the new believers were doing. Timothy returned to Paul with good news but they had some questions about their faith. So Paul wrote this letter… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thesasalonians[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Colossians 4[:]
[:en]FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS (vs. 1-7) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (v. 2) Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity (v. 5) Let your converstation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (v. 6) FINAL GREETINGS… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/28/18)[:]
[:en]LOCKED INTO LOVE In June 2015, the city of Paris removed 45 tons of padlocks from the railings of the Pont des Arts pedestrian bridge. As a romantic gesture, couples would etch their initials onto a lock , attach it to the railing, click it shut, and throw the key into the River Seine. After… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/28/18)[:]