Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 1[:]

[:en]SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST (vs. 3-14) Ephesus was one of the 5 pagan cities in the Roman Empire, along with Rome, Corinth, Antioch and Alexandra.  It was in commerical, political and religious center for all of Asia Minor.  The temple of Greek goddess Artemis (Diana) was located there. Paul visited Ephesus in his second missionary… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ephesians 1[:]

[:en]Thought from “Our Daily Bread” (12/16/18)[:]

[:en]ANOTHER SIDE OF COMFORT Many people take the grace of God lightly by hiding  behind the grace of God and continue to live in secret sin.  “God is loving, but He is also a consuming fire!” (Heb. 12:29).  He will never condone sin. So be careful with your walk and talk.  If you continue to… Continue reading [:en]Thought from “Our Daily Bread” (12/16/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/15/18)[:]

[:en]ONE SHORT SLEEP Paul reminded the Thessalonian believers not to grieve for those who have died because the Lord will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.  After that, those who are still… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/15/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/14/18)[:]

[:en]LIVING IN THE LIGHT In 1 John, Apostle John wrote about light and darkness.  Since God is light; in Him, there is no darkness at all.  Those who claim to have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness do not live by the truth.  (vs. 5-6).  Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/14/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/13/18)[:]

[:en]GOOD NEWS! World news have always bombarded us from the internet, TV, radio, mobile devices with bad news of crime, terrorism, war and economic problems.  But there are also times when good news invade the darkest hours of sadness and despair – Medical breaktrough, kindness, peace accord. In the Old Testament, two men brought great… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/13/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/12/18)[:]

[:en]JESUS – THE BREAD OF LIFE Jesus said”  “I am the bread of life.  He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty”  (John 6:35).  Jesus came from heaven to do the will of His Father.  And His Father’s will is that everyone who looks… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/12/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/11/18)[:]

[:en]SACRIFICIAL FAITH Stephen was one of the first appointed leaders in the early church.  He  was a man ful of God’s grace and power, and did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.  Opposition from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen began to argue with Stephen, but they could not stand up against… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/11/18)[:]