[:en]Grace is receiving undeserved blessings from God. Mercy is relinquishing deserve punishment from God. In His grace, he gave us eternal life as a gift. In His mercy, He took the penalty of our sins at the cross. God’s love is demonstrated by His sacrifice while we were still sinners. Let us thank God for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/6/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/5/18)[:]
[:en]Jesus told his disciples: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) What a comforting word to those who are experiencing trials, hardship, sufferings, problems, sickness, grief, discouragement, loneliness, and depression Yes, we have troubles in this world, but we have a powerful God who cares… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/5/18)[:]
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[:en]The ancient Israelites always failed to do what God asked them to do. That’s why Moses told the people: “Be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you.. Walk in obedience to all that He has commanded you” (Deut. 5:33-33) In the book of Genesis, “Noah did everything just as God commanded… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/4/18)[:]
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[:en]A children’s minster was playing a game called “Imitation” with the children. He was going to name something for the children to act out what it does. When Jesus was named, one six-year-old with a big smile on his face immediately threw his arms wide open in welcome. The congregation applauded. When we become Christian,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/3/18)[:]
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[:en]God created man in His own image. He is the craftsman who shapes us. Sometimes our lives is wonderful, sometimes, it is painful. But we have to allow the Artist to cut, shape and sand us according to His plan. We should put ourselves in the Master Carver’s hand because He knows what is best… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/2/18)[:]
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[:en] When Assyrian King Sennacherib sent a message to King Hezekiah hat he is about to conquer the national of Israel, Hezekiah took this message to the temple in Jerusalem and “tell it to the Lord”. He prayed and asked for help from the Almighty God. The Lord through prophet Isaiah delivered this message to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/1/18)[:]
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[:en]We are enslaved by our sins and unable to fight for freedom by ourselves. It is only the Son of God, Jesus Christ that can set us free. We can be liberated from our guilt, shame and hopelessness by trusting Jesus as our Savior. Through his sacrifice and shedding of blood, he has secured us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/31/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 2[:]
[:en]God’s Righteous Judgment (vs. 1-16) You have no right to pass judgment on someone because you yourself are doing the same thing. God’s judgment against people is based on truth. But you, a mere man, if you judge others, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? Are you showing contempt for the riches of His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 1[:]
[:en]Paul called himself a servant of God to be completely dependent and obedient to Him. He called Jesus as the descendant of David, the Son of God, the promised Messiah and the resurrected Lord. Through Christ, we receive grace with the responsibility to share the gospel with others. Those who become Christians by faith belong… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/30/18)[:]
[:en]A few years before Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president of the U.S., he got word that his oldest son, Theodore Jr. was ill. His son was suffering from nervous exhaustion caused by him because he pressed him unmercifully to become the “fighter” hero-type he himself had not been during his own frail childhood. Upon… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/30/18)[:]