[:en]People today became alcoholic with the ambition to earn more. But sacrificing relationship at the expense of work is unwise. Achievement is fleeting, while relationships are what make our life meaningful, rewarding and enjoyable. (Eccl. 4: 7-12) It is better to have less and enjoy more rather then to have more and enjoy less. We… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (4/11/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/10/18)[:]
[:en]In 1922, the tomb of Egyptian King Tutankhamen was discovered. Inside the tomb were things they thought as needed for afterlife. Among them were: golden shrines, jewelry, clothing, furniture, weapon and a pot filled with honey still edible after 3,200 years. Honey has many uses. It has both nutritional and medicinal values. It is one… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/10/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/9/18)[:]
[:en]”In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) Cares and sorrows may follow us all the days of our lives, but we do not lose heart … For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweights them all. So… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/9/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/8/18)[:]
[:en]Every time someone dear to us passed away, we miss the departed so much that our hearts break. Jesus also wept when his friend Lazarus died. However, at this sorrowful moment, Jesus made a delightful statement on life after death: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/8/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 14[:]
[:en]Jesus at a Pharisee’s House (vs. 1-6) Jesus went to eat at the house of a prominent Pharisee on a Sabbath day. People were watching Jesus closely because there was a man suffering from dropsy. Before Jesus healed him, he asked the Pharisees and experts in the law a question. “Is it lawful to heal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 13[:]
[:en]Repent: (vs. 1-5) Jesus related 2 kinds of people who died and the people thought that they were the worst sinners. First were the Galileans killed by Pilate. The Pharisees who opposed to use force to deal with Rome thought that the Galileans deserved to die for rebelling. Second, those killed by the Tower of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 12[:]
[:en]Christ’s Teachings: Beware of hypocrisy – trying to appear holy but his heart is far from God (v. 1-3) Fear God – do not fear people. Be courageous to stand up for Christ. (vs. 4-5) You are valuable to God – Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (v. 6) Do not deny… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/7/18)[:]
[:en]David wanted to build the Lord’s temple. He had the right motives, the leadership ability and the resources. Yet God said he could not undertake the project because he had killed too many people in battle. (1 Chron. 22:8). How did David respond? Instead of being angry or disappointed, he humbly said: “Who am I,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/7/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/6/18)[:]
[:en]The ‘HOLLYWOOD” sign in Southern California is the most recognizable images in the U.S. People from all the globe came to “Tinseltown” to gaze at cement footprints of stars and catch a glimpse of celebrities who might pass by. Another easily recognizable symbol and with eternal significance in the Hollywood is the Hollywood Pilgrimage Memorial… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/6/18)[:]
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[:en]God commissioned Jeremiah to be a prophet when he said: “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart”. (Jer.1:5) He encouraged him not to be afraid of his enemies by assuring him that He is with him and will rescue him. (Jr. 1:8). But his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (4/5/18)[:]