Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]ARE YOU REALLY FREE? Jim served in the Eighth Air Force, the “Mighty Eighth” during World War II.  During the war, the Eighth Air Force suffered over 47,000 injuries and more than 26,000 deaths.  Jim was one of those shot down and held as a prisoner of war.  Jim told of the absolute joy he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/4/18)[:]

[:en]YES OR NO TO OUTSIDERS? There is a common proverb in the remote region of Ghana which says: “Chop time, no friend” which means friends and outsiders are not allowed during mealtime. However, culture differs in other countries.  In the Philippines, when you visit someone during mealtime, the host will invite you to dine with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/3/18)[:]

[:en]REMEMBER ME Until now, I still like the piano piece of “Remember Me”.  That reminds me of the Last Supper when Jesus took  bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them saying:  “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). Many times, we have a short… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/2/18)[:]

[:en]STAND FIRM AND PRESS ON Have you tried riding a cable car?  The cable car has no motor in itself but it keeps a strong grip on a cable that is moved by a powerful motor. Like a cable car, we have no resources of our own.  We must depend fully on Christ to keep… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/1/18)[:]

[:en]FAITH What is faith?  Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1) Abraham was called the “Faither of Faith” because he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strenthened in his faith and gave glory to God” (Rom. 4:20) … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/30/18)[:]

[:en]THROWING STONES The Pharisees and teachers of the law brought in a woman caught in adultery to Jesus saying:  “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such woman.  Now what do you say?” (John 8:4-5).  They were using this question as a trap, in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/29/18)[:]

[:en]PRAYING What will you do when you are in a difficult situation with perplexing problems?  If you have close Christian friends, you can ask them to pray for you.  But it you don’t have any, don’t be worry.  The living Lord, who is now at the right hand of God is ready to intercede for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Brad” (9/28/18)[:]

[:en]TRUE RICHES: A famous Chinese proverb says”  “When a tiger dies, it leaves its skin; when a person dies, he leaves his name (reputation) “.   Everyone knows that death is certain.  Life in this world is temporary.  The possessions that we have will soon pass away.  What is important in life is our relationship with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/27/18) [:]

[:en]The words that Jesus said  to those who need his comforts:  “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened… learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Mat. 11:28-29) “Peace I leave… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/26/18)[:]

[:en]In Psalm 119, God’s Word is also called law, decrees, commands, truth, precepts, statutes and ways.  The words of the scripture is God breathed.  It has life-changing power.  No wonder John the disciple called Jesus the Word of life (1John 1:1).  Let us use His Word to point people to Christ[:]