Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/12/18)[:]

[:en]The Parable of the 10 Virgins was about 10 virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Five of them were foolish because they did not take any oil with them.  The other five were wise because they took oils in jars along with their lamp.  When the bridegroom came at… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/12/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/11/18)[:]

[:en]On Sept 11, 2001, Stanley Praimnath was working on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center South Tower when he saw an airplane flying directly toward him.  Stanley prayed an emergency prayer as he dove under a desk for protection :  “Lord, I cannot do this.  You take over!”  Stanley was trapped behind a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/11/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/10/18)[:]

[:en]Before Jesus ascended to heaven, he gave this command:  Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the  Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/10/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/9/18)[:]

[:en]The heart of Jesus’ mission and message is LOVE.  What is the definition of LOVE?   ( 1 Cor. 13:4-8) Love is: Patient Kind It rejoices with the truth It protects It trusts It hopes It always perseveres It never fails Love is not: Does not envy It does not boast It is not proud It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/9/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/7/18)[:]

[:en]Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, A dinner was given in Jesus’ honor in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper.  Mary took an expensive perfume, poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair.  The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.  People… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/7/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/6/18)[:]

[:en]Grace is receiving undeserved blessings from God.  Mercy is relinquishing deserve punishment from God.  In His grace, he gave  us eternal life as a gift.  In His mercy, He took the penalty of our sins at the cross. God’s love is demonstrated by His sacrifice while we were still sinners.  Let us thank God for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/6/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/5/18)[:]

[:en]Jesus told his disciples:  “In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart,  I have overcome the world” (John 16:33)  What a comforting word to those who are experiencing trials, hardship, sufferings, problems, sickness, grief, discouragement, loneliness, and depression   Yes, we have troubles in this world, but we have a powerful God who cares… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/5/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/4/18)[:]

[:en]The ancient Israelites always failed to do what God asked them to do.  That’s why Moses told the people:  “Be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you.. Walk in obedience to all that He has commanded you” (Deut. 5:33-33) In the book of Genesis, “Noah did everything just as God commanded… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/4/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/3/18)[:]

[:en]A children’s minster was playing a game called “Imitation” with the children.  He was going to name something for the children to act out what it does.  When Jesus was named, one six-year-old with a big smile on his face immediately threw his arms wide open in welcome.  The congregation applauded. When we become Christian,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/3/18)[:]