[:en]In the winter of 2009, a large passenger plane made a safe emergency landing in NewYork’s Hudson River without any casualties. When asked about those moments in the air when he faced with a life-or-death decision, the pilot, Captain Chesley Sullenberger said: “One way of looking at this might be that for 42 years, I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/18/18)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/18)[:]
[:en]A garden is a place where each plant is place in an environment in which it will thrive. Gardeners prepare the soil, protect the plants from pests, and make sure each receives the food, water and sunlight it needs. The result is a beautiful, colorful and fragrant place for people to enjoy. The church is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/18)[:]
[:en]The axolotl is an endangered Mexican salamander which retains its tadpolle-like characteristics throughout its life. It has been regarded by the writers and philosophers as a symbol of someone who fears growth. There are also Christians who remain content with spiritual “milk”. They refuse to grow for fear of persecution thus in danger of sliding… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/15/18)[:]
[:en]Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had won over the temptation to retaliate his enemies by following God’s command to love his enemies. He preached to the Dexter Avenue Baptist congregation in Montgomery, Alabama: “How do you go about loving yours enemies? Begin with yourself. When the opportunity presents itself for you to defeat your enemy,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/15/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Genesis 25[:]
[:en]Abraham died at the age of 175 and was buried with his wife Sarah in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre. Issac and Rebekah had twins – Esau and Jacob. Esau become a skillful hunter while Jacob stayed among the tents. Issac loved Esau but Rebekah loved Jacob. One day when Esau came in from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Genesis 25[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Genesis 24[:]
[:en]Abraham was now old and well advanced in years. He told the chief servant in his household to go to his country and get a wife for his son Isaac. The servant left with 10 camels and made his way to the town of Nahor. He met Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Genesis 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Genesis 23[:]
[:en]Sarah lived 127 years old and died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Abraham bought from Ephron the Hittite his field in Machpelah near Mamre – both the field and the cave in it, and all the trees within the borders of the field for 400 shekels of silver. It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Genesis 23[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/14/18)[:]
[:en]A man told Jesus: I will follow you, Lord, but firs t let me go back and say good-by to my family” . Jesus replied: “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:61-62). Does Jesus mean that we have to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/14/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/13/18)[:]
[:en]Italian artist Lorenzo Ghiberti crafted the bronze doors of Italy’s Florence Baptistery which Michelangelo called it as the Gates of Paradise. The door serve as an artistic treasures greeting visitors echoing the gospel story. Jesus said: “I am the gate, whoever enters through me will be saved. (John 10:9). On the night before His crucifixion,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/13/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/12/18)[:]
[:en]The book of Revelation wrote letters addressed to the seven churches in the Province of Asia. These messages include encouragement, rebuke, challenge and rewards. “Hold on to what you have” is the phrase repeated to the church at Thyatira, and Philadelphia. In the midst of great tribulations, these believers clung to God’s promises and persevered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/12/18)[:]