Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]When we were young, we want to grow up.  As we grow older, we yearn for the past, wanting to be young again.  But when we walk with God, whatever our age does not matter because the eternal God is our refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deut. 33:27) Moses was 80 years old… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/1/18)[:]

[:en]People all over the world pay an entrance fee to visit St. Paul’s Cathedral in London to see the magnificent structure designed built by Sir Christopher.  But the primary mission of the cathedral is not for tourism, but to enable people in all their diversity “to encounter the transforming presence of God in Jesus Christ”.There… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/31/18)[:]

[:en]”Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1) According to Philip Yancey :  “It is tempting to think of faith as a kind of all blessings – you will get rich, stay healthy and live a contented life with all prayers answered.  The author… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/30/18)[:]

[:en]Mart Dehaan told a story about an anthropologist who made up a game for some children.  His idea was to create a race for a basket of fruit and candy that he placed near a tree.  But when he gave the signal to run, no one made a dash for the finish line.  Instead, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/29/18)[:]

[:en]Often times, we don’t want people to really know our problems, and to be honest on our struggles.  But as members of God’s family, we have a responsibility to help each other grow in faith.  Paul told us “to encourage one another, to build each other up and to be patient, bearing with one another… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/27/18)[:]

[:en]There are times in our lives when the Lord will smooth our our rough edges.  He may use the sharp word between friends as iron sharpening iron.  King Solomon wrote in Proverbs his wisdom about relationship.  “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Ps. 27:17)  The process may be hurting but the Lord… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/18)[:]

[:en]Friends are important in our lives.  That is why there are may Bible verses that  mention about friends: “A man of many companions may come to ruin but there is a friend who stick close than a brother” (Prov. 18:24) “Greater love has no one than this:  that he lay down his life for his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/28/18)[:]

[:en]A test match in the game of cricket can be grueling.  Competitors play from 11 A.M.to 6 P.M. with lunch and tea breaks, but the games can last up to five days.  It is a test of endurance as well as skill. The test we face in life is challenging.  The long search for a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/25/18)[:]

[:en]What can fear do to you?  It paints a picture of helplessness and hopelessness.  It steals your peace and concentration.  What are you fearful about?  Loss of job, failure of business, broken relationship, health of our love ones, safety of our family. Whenever fear and worries strike, read David’s prayer in Psalm 34:  “I sought… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/18)[:]

[:en]The harsh Russian winter was the cause of Napoleon’s defeat in Russia 200 years ago.  One specific problem was that of the “HORSESHOE”.  The horses that carried the supplies slipped on icy roads because they were wearing summer horseshoes.  The failure of supplies reduced his 400,000 strong army to 10,000.  The slip and unawareness of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/24/18)[:]