[:en]When we run into problems and trials, feeling of discouragement and doubt become part of us. But Apostle Paul wrote: “We can rejoice… when we run into trials and problems – for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character and character, strengthen our confident hope of salvation”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/02/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/01/17)[:]
[:en]Living in this chaotic world has no peace at all. The Bible teaches us that real peace comes from His son. “Therefore since we have been justified thru faith, we have peace of God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:11). But having peace with God does not guaranty a problem-free life. However, Jesus comforts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/01/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/31/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Read: Matthew 10:24-33 Biblical Truth: The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has committed horrible crimes -beheading, burning, rape and tortures. They have done these because they considered those who do not share their belief as EVIL. The Pharisees once labelled Jesus evil. So they also consider all His followers evil. Personal Application: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/31/17)[:]
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[:en]We are like sheep that have gone astray. We wander around on our own way. That’s my Paul said: “There is no one righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands. There is no one who seek God. All have turned away” (Rom. 3:10-12). But because of His great love for us, Jesus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/31/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 31[:]
[:en]Difficulties that the Psalmist faced and how he responded: Opposition from those who cling to worthless idols (v. 6) – He sought refuge in God (v. 1a) He was ridiculed, slandered and lied by his enemies (vs. 11,13,18) – He asked God not to allow him to be put in shame (v. 1) He was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 31[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 30[:]
[:en]God answered the prayer of David: God protected him from his enemies (v. 1) God helped and healed him (v. 2) God turned his wailing into dancing by replacing his sackcloth with joy (v. 11) In response, David express his thanks to God with a song of praise “O Lord my God, I will give… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 30[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 29[:]
[:en]The voices of the Lord is repeated seven times: It is over the waters and thunders over the mighty waters (v. 3) It is powerful and majestic (v. 4) It breaks the cedars (v. 5) It strikes with flashes of lightning (v. 7) It shakes the desert (v. 8) It twists the oaks and strips… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 29[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 28[:]
[:en]David’s Pleaded two things from the Lord: Mercy – “To you I call, O Lord my rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help. as… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 28[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 27[:]
[:en]A)-Prayer of Confidence: The Lord is my light and salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? (v. 1) B)-Prayer of God’s Presence: “One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 27[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:137-176 Biblical Truth: God’s word is also known as also know as law, command, statute and precept. We can fully trust in God’s word because: God’s laws are right. His statutes are fully trustworthy (v. 137) God’s promises have been thoroughly tested (v. 140) God’s commands are true and established (v.s. 151-152)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/30/17)[:]