[:en]PEACE AND TRUST Life is unpredictable. It seems like an unwanted roller coaster with downhill drops and harpin curves that is coming. But the Bible reminds us that the best recourse is to place our trust in God so that we will be kept in perfect peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/3/19)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/2/19)[:]
[:en]WHAT TRUE LOVE IS When Jesus came to Earth, He showed us what humility looks like by becoming one of us. Stepping across all kinds of boundaries, Jesus made Himself at home everywhere by serving, teaching and doing the will of His Father. When He was being crucified, He prayed forgiveness for His executioners (Luke… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/2/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/1/19)[:]
[:en]NOZOMI HOPE In 2011, a magnitufe 9 earthquake followed with a tsunami hit Tokyo. It took about 19k lives and destroyed 230k homes. They launced the “NOZOMI” project meaning “HOPE” to provide sustainable income, dignity and hope to the community. Nozomi women sift through the rubble of homes and furnishings to discover broken china shards… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/1/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/31/19)[:]
[:en]A NEW MAN There was a lonely man in Montego Bay, Jamaica, who lived in the home for the elderly. Because of disability, he could not moved. A group of teenagers visited him and told him the Gospel . He responded with hope upon knowing that Christ loves him and died for him. Upon knowing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/31/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/30/19)[:]
[:en]ALL GENERATIONS Generations differ widely in their life experiences and values. Differences in fahion, life style, education, enjoyment, songs, have caused a generation gap among us. But as followers of Christ, our spiritual connection is stronger than those differences. Within a great diversity of age and experience, we come together to honor God and tell… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/30/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/29/19)[:]
[:en]PRIVILEGED ACCESS During the time of Moses, only the high priests were allowed to enter into the “Most Holy Place”. The Israelites could only approach the tent of meeting with their sacrfices when they come into the presence of the Almighty God. But today, you and I can come straight to God with confience, knowing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/29/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/28/19)[:]
[:en]FORGIVEN! We strayed like a lost sheep. We walk on our own way. We make wrong choices. We sin against God. That’s why John saiid: “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth in not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/28/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/27/19)[:]
[:en]“SWEET COMPANY” Before Jesus went back to heaven, He promised to send a constant companion – the HOLY SPIRIT- to be with His disciples. That promise is still true to believers in Jesus today. The Lord is our sweetest and closest companion. He is faithful and trustworthy throughout our entire life. He will guide us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/27/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/19)[:]
[:en]OUT OF THE DEEP David had experienced God’s aid in the battle against the Philistines (2 Sam. 21:15-22). God has rescued and drawn David out of “deep waters” by reaching down from on high (2 Sam. 22:17). The life of David and his men were in serious danger from his enemies. But God had saved… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/25/19)[:]
[:en]WHAT WE BRING BACK David wrote Psalms with a series of couplets contrasting the wicked and the righteous. He affirmed God’s fathfulness to those who trust the Lord: “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon swither” (Ps. 37:1-2)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/25/19)[:]