[:en]CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE We are created equally in the eyes of God. He has love and compassion for everyone. Much of His time and attention were devoted to people with sickness, disabilities or physical deformities as well as those whom people look down. His love compelled Him to die on the cross for all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/28/18)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/27/18)[:]
[:en]GROWING OLD AND BEARING FRUITS As we grow old, we do not have to focus on declining health. We can display to others a contented and cheerufl old age with the fullness and deepness of God. We can show courage and kindess and bear fruits that are fresh and flourishing. “Those who are planted in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/27/18)[:]
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[:en]THE POWER OF WORDS There is anonymous poem about words as follows: “A careless word may kindle strife; A cruel word may wreck a life; A bitter word may hate instill; A brutal word may smite and kill; A gracious word may smooth the day; A joyous word may light the day; A timely word… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/26/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/25/18)[:]
[:en]FAME AND HUMILITY Many people want to be famous and popular. They craved to be known and acknowleged as important people in this world. Jesus topped the list as the most famous person in history. Yet he never wanted to obtain celebrity status. He drew crowds, performed miracles, and refused to be made a king… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/25/18)[:]
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[:en]HOME IN HEAVEN All of us has a longing for home in a different way. But Christians look ahead with faith to their home in heaven. Even though what they hoped for seemed a long way off, they trusted that God was faithful to keep His promise to bring them to a place where they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/24/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/22/18)[:]
[:en]GIVE THANKS During thanksgiving day, many celebrated with a Thanksgiving feast of Turkeys. It is a day for us to count the many blessings that God has given us. Paul was in prison when he wrote letters of instruction for believers to be thankful. Paul wrote: “Be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/22/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/21/18)[:]
[:en]PASS THE TORCH As Paul neared the end of his life, he was confident of God’s calling. He faced persecution, endured hardships, did the work of an evangelist and discharged all the duties of his ministry. He confidently said: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/21/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/19/18)[:]
[:en]SKY AND THE STARRY HOST God who stis enthroned above the circle of the earth also brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name” (Isa. 40:22, 26) The creator of the universe in is control of all His creations. He gives strength to the weary and increases… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/19/18)[:]
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[:en]LOVE WITHOUT BORDERS During the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900, Edith Coombs had two injured Chinese students trapped. She rescued one but stumbled on her return trip for the second student and was killed. There were missionaries in Hsin Chou District who were hiding in the countryside. While scouting an escape rout for them,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/18/18)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/17/18)[:]
[:en]A FACADE Sometimes when we serve the Lord, we want to be noticed and complimented. We love the Lord and others, but our motives for how we live the Christian life are sometimes mixed with our desire to be valued or praised. Jesus talked about those who give, pray and fast in order to be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/17/18)[:]