[:en]W.T. Stead was n English journalist who wrote articles about the danger of ships operating with an insufficient ratio of lifeboats to passengers. Ironically, he was aboard the Titanic when it struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic on April 15, 1912. Report said that he helped women and children into lifeboats and sacrificed his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/15/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 19[:]
[:en]Zacchaeus, the Tax Collector (vs. 1-10) Zacchaeus, the tax collector was a few working for the Roman empire. they were among the most unpopular and hated people in Israel because they were considered as traitor. besides, the tax collector were notorious for collecting more taxes than required. When Jesus entered Jericho, Zacchaeus tried to get… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 19[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 18 (vs. 18-43)[:]
[:en]The Rich Ruler (vs. 18-30) A rich ruler asked Jesus: “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 18)? Jesus told him to keep the commandments which he said he already did. So Jesus said: “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor and you will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 18 (vs. 18-43)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 18 (verses 1-17)[:]
[:en]The Parable of the Persistent Widow (vs. 1-8) A widow came to a judge in a certain city for justice against someone who had harmed her. The judge ignored her but this woman kept on coming back. Due to her persistent coming, the judge granted her request and gave her justice. Jesus was teaching this… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 18 (verses 1-17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/14/18)[:]
[:en]”This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24) Dr, Virginia Connally was the first female physician in Abilene, Texas. In her 100th birthday in 2012, the Texas Medical Association presented her with its Distinguished Service Award, Texas’s highest physician honor. In her medical career, Dr.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/14/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/13/18)[:]
[:en]”Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34) Our choices always reveal our priorities because the true condition of our heart is based on how we use our time, money and talents. If we invest these resources in the things God cares about, then it reveals that our hearts are in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/13/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 17[:]
[:en]Sin (vs. 1-4) “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, “I repent,’ forgive him..” (vs. 3-4) When you rebuke another Christian for a sin, check your attitude before you speak. Unless… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 16[:]
[:en]The Parable of the Shrewd Manager (vs. 1-15) A manager was accused of wasting his master’s possessions. So the master wanted to dismiss him. The manager moved quickly to cut down his boss’ losses by calling all the debtors and made an offer the debtors could not refuse. He was able to settle accounts with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 15[:]
[:en]The Parable of the Lost Sheep (vs. 1-9) The sheep wandered around and lost. The shepherd left the ninety nine in the sheepfold and went to look for the one lost. He searched diligently and when he found the sheep, he rejoiced with his neighbors and friends. We are like the lost sheep that have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Ouir Daily Bread” (4/12/18)[:]
[:en]Jesus was tempted by Satan 3 times. But He used God’s word to overcome the temptations. Satan also uses lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride to cause us to fall into sin. The Bible says: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (Gal. 5:16)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Ouir Daily Bread” (4/12/18)[:]