[:en]A Brazilian architect, Hector da Silva Costa designed a famous statue “CHRIST THE REDEEMER” that overlooked the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue is a model of Christ with His arms extended so that His body forms the shape of a cross. He hoped that this statue would emerge as the first image from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/30/17)[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/29/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:12-17 Biblical Truth” Jesus began his ministry in Capernaum. He preached repentance and the coming of the Kingdom of heaven. His message was a proclamation of Hope in the midst of darkness. Personal Application: God is the light of the world. Let us surrender ourselves and commit to follow his leading. Prayer: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/28/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Biblical Truth: Satan tempted Jesus three times when he was tired, alone and hungry from fasting. He used the areas of physical needs (v. 3), security (v. 6), power and pride (v.s 8-9) to tempt Him. But Jesus replied him with the Word of God and succeeded in overcoming them. Personal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/28/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/29/17)[:]
[:en]When the two angels sent by God came to rescue Lot and his family from the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, they encountered resistances. Lot’s son-in-law thought that it was a joke (Gen. 19:14) and Lot hesitated to go. So the two angels grasped his hands, and the hands of his wife and of his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/28/17)[:]
[:en]”Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth bless you from Zion” (Ps. 134). Although this Psalm has only 3 verses, but it is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/28/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Biblical Truth: Jesus demonstrated his humility by becoming a man and died on the cross for us. He asked John to baptize Him signalling the beginning of His earthly ministry. Personal Application: Have you received Jesus as your personal Savior? Are you humble in your living? Do you honor Jesus by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]When you share the Gospel, be sure to tell the whole story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 7[:]
[:en]Job talked to God about the futility of his life. He asked God to either pardon his sins or take his life so that he could find peace. But God’s thought is beyond anyone’s comprehension. Instead of arguing with people who are hurting, give them encouragement. Say words that heal (Prov. 12:18) and refresh (Prov.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Job 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 6[:]
[:en]Job’s friends did not help him carry his burden. We must bear one another’s burden (Gal. 6:22) and heal one another’s wounds (Luke 10:25-37)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 5[:]
[:en]Eliphaz closed his speech by telling Job to seek God, submit and accept his correction (v. 17) so that God would bless him again. His suggestion had the same theology that the devil had – that Job does not fear God for nothing, – that blessings can be expected from God for the upright.[:]