Author: Josephine Yu

[:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 1[:]

[:en]THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT (vs. 1-11) Timothy was one of Paul’s traveling companions.  He was sent to minister in Corinth.  Timothy reported to Paul about the crisis in Corinthian Church that prompted Paul to make an unplanned visit to the Corinthian church to deal with their problem. Praise the Lord, we have the Faith… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Corinthians 1[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/25/18)[:]

[:en]FAME AND HUMILITY Many people want to be famous and popular. They craved to be known and acknowleged as important people in this world.  Jesus topped the list as the most famous person in history.  Yet he never wanted to obtain celebrity status.  He drew crowds, performed miracles, and refused to be made a king… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/25/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/24/18)[:]

[:en]HOME IN HEAVEN All of us has a longing for home in a different way.  But Christians look ahead with faith to their home in heaven.  Even though what they hoped for seemed a long way off, they trusted that God was faithful to keep His promise to bring them to a place where they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/24/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/23/18)[:]

[:en]“GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN” (1 Tim. 6:6) Black Friday is the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday which offer cut-price deals.  Many shoppers grab this opportunity to purchase things they want.  Money and consumerism have penetrated into man’s heart. In his letter to Timothy, Paul said that the love of money is a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/23/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/22/18)[:]

[:en]GIVE THANKS During thanksgiving day, many celebrated with a Thanksgiving feast of Turkeys.  It is a day for us to count the many blessings that God has given us. Paul was in prison when he wrote letters of instruction for believers to be thankful.  Paul wrote:   “Be thankful.  Let the word of Christ dwell in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/22/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/21/18)[:]

[:en]PASS THE TORCH As Paul neared the end of his life, he was confident of God’s calling.  He faced persecution, endured hardships, did the work of an evangelist and discharged all the duties of his ministry.  He  confidently said:  “I have fought the good fight.  I have finished the race.   I have kept the faith. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/21/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/19/18)[:]

[:en]SKY AND THE STARRY HOST God who stis enthroned above the circle of the earth also brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name” (Isa. 40:22, 26)   The creator of the universe in is control of all His creations.  He gives strength to the weary and increases… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/19/18)[:]

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

[:en]LOVE WITHOUT BORDERS During the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900, Edith Coombs had two injured Chinese students trapped.  She rescued one but stumbled on her return trip for the second student and was killed. There were missionaries in Hsin Chou District who were hiding in the countryside.  While scouting an escape rout for them,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/18/18)[:]