[:en]A FACADE Sometimes when we serve the Lord, we want to be noticed and complimented. We love the Lord and others, but our motives for how we live the Christian life are sometimes mixed with our desire to be valued or praised. Jesus talked about those who give, pray and fast in order to be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/17/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
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[:en]THE TWELFTH MAN A&M University football stadium has a large sign “HOME OF THE 12TH MAN”. Each football team is allowed 11 players on the field, and the 12th Man is someone called by the coach to be ready to replace an injured player. Although he never entered the game, but his willingness to remain… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/18)[:]
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[:en]DO I MATTER? The maker of all things is also the maker of all human beings. Each of us is deemed worthy of His individual attention. Because He loves us, “He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant” (Phil. 2:7). He demonstrated His love in person by dying on the cross… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/15/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 15[:]
[:en]THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST (vs. 1-11) Some people did not believe that Jesus rose from the dead. Paul reinterated the Jesus died, was burried and raised on the third day. And He appeared to Peter, to the twelve, to more than 500 brothers, to James and to all the apostles. He last appeared to Paul… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 14[:]
[:en]GIFTS OF PROPHESY AND TONGUE (vs. 1-25) Between the gift of prophecy and speaking in tongues, Paul would prefer the gift of prophecy. He who prophesies edifies the church while he who speaks in tongue edifies himself. When one speaks in tongue, he should interpret what he says. To Paul, he would rather speak 5… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 14[:]
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[:en]BE UNITED Paul urged the Roman believers to accept each other the way Christ had accepted them saying: “My God gave you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ jesus had so that with one mind and one voice, you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/14/18)[:]
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[:en]BE ATTENTIVE AND LISTEN As Ezra read God’s instructions to the people of Judah, all people listened attentively to the Book of Law” (Neh. 8:3) Their attention resulted in their repentance and revival. Philip reached out to the Samaritan people. The crowd observed the miraculous sign and “paid close attention to what he said” (Acts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/13/18)[:]
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[:en]BREAD OF LIFE Jesus said” “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:51) Let us share the Bread of Life at home, in our neighborhood, in our workplace, in our school and in our places of recreation. Let us point others to Christ in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/12/18)[:]
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[:en]SACRIFICIAL FAITH Stephen was a leader in the early church who performed “great wonders and signs” (Acts 6:8). He was brought before the Jewish authority to defend his faith. Instead of repenting, they were furious and dragged him from the city and stoned him to death. Today, there are many persecuted churches around the world. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/11/18)[:]
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[:en]A NEW PURPOSE Simon and his friends were fishermen at the Sea of Galilee. When Jesus arrived, He called them” “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men” (Mark 1:17). Jesus had given them a new purpose in life. They were taught and trained to be used by God to capture the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/10/18)[:]