[:en]The two Groups of people: The Fool – The atheist does not believe in the existence of God. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile (v. 1), They frustrate the plans of the poor (v. 6) The Righteous – The Lord is in their company (v. 5), protecting them (v. 6) and restoring their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 14[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 13[:]
[:en]**Pain – “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and everyday have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? (vs. 1-2) **Prayer – “Look on me and answer O Lord my… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 12[:]
[:en]Three Kinds of Words: Flattering words – “Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception” (v. 2) God’s words – “And the word of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times” (v. 6) Trusting words – “O Lord, you will keep us safe and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/26/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:27-35 Biblical Truth: Jesus healed the blind men because of their persistence and they really believed that He could do it. Jesus asked them: “Do you believe that I am able to do it? (Malt 9:28) They affirm their befiefs and Jesus restored their sight. Persona Application: When God was slow… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/26/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/25/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:18/-26 Biblical Truth: A woman who had suffered bleeding for 12 yeasts was considered unclean and barred from participating in the life of the community. When she learned that Jesus would pas by, she said to herself: “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed” (Mat. 9:21). She did it… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/25/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/17)[:]
[:en]There are Bible passages that warn the wealthy people for their distance from God. “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God” (Luke 16:19-31). It also cited about Lazarus, a rich man who went to hell. A… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/25/17)[:]
[:en]”The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him” (Ps. 37:23). “The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip” (v. 31) Those who follow God’s leading and walk with Him are head in the right direction.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 11[:]
[:en]”When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do” (v. 3) When you face troubles, sorrow, financial hardships, family problems or discouragement, it may seem that the foundation of life are being destroyed. But if you build your foundation in God, you can take refuge in the Lord (v. 1) with the assurance… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 10[:]
[:en]This is the time when the Psalmist felt that God seemed so far away. He asked: Why do the wicked so powerful and prosperous? a)-In arrogance they persecuted the powerless (v. 2) b)-They boast that they could do whatever they want to do (v. 3) c)-They said there is no God (v. 4) d)-They thoughts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 9[:]
[:en]Two important attributes of God are present in this chapter: God is Just – He judged the nations that oppressed other nations (vs. 4, 8). Powerful nations had fallen. (vs. 5-6) They had sunk in the pit that they made and in the net that they had their own foot being caught(v. 15) God is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 9[:]