[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/21/18)[:]

[:en]James Oglethorpe was a British general and a member of Parliament who had a vision for a great city.  Charged with settling the state of Georgia in North America, he planned the city of Savannah according to that vision.  He designed the city with series of squares each having a green space and designated areas… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/21/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/20/18)[:]

[:en]Samuel lived in the sub-Saharan Africa with only his mother to take care of her siblings because his father was forced to flee for his life during the government upheaval.   Life was difficult when Sam’s brother was sick with anemia and they could not afford medical care. Then one day, a man learned about their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/20/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/19/18)[:]

[:en]A literature is considered great if it can change the reader.  As such, the Word of God will always be classified as great literature.  It challenges us to be a better person and gives us inspiration, wisdom and teachings.  It has the power to shape our characters and transform us to live a holy life. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/19/18)[:]

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

[:en]The “Bread” mentioned  in the Lord’s Prayer seems to represent the loaf of bread from the baker’s shop.  But the “bread” also signifies the spiritual food that we need for our souls. Mary chose to sit down at the feet of Jesus to gain spiritual knowledge as she listened attentively to His words.  Martha wearied… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/18/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/16/18)[:]

[:en]For those who are suffering, in pain, in sickness, in despair, in poverty, in loneliness, and in grief,  it is very difficult for them to say that God is good.  Their unsolved problems, unanswered prayers and long silence of God create anger and bitterness towards Him.  Doubts creep in and soon they begin to doubt… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/16/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/15/18)[:]

[:en]Scott Pelley was a veteran news reporter.  Whenever he goes on assignment, he always brought with him his travel essentials – a shortwave radio, camera, indestructible suitcase, laptop computer, phone, and an emergency locator beacon that works anywhere.  That can secured him with protection when he needed a rescue team. Our relationship with God does… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/15/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/14/18)[:]

[:en]While Jesus was resting in Jacob’s well, His disciples went into the city of Sychar to buy bread.  A Samaritan woman came out of the city to draw water.  A  conversation between Jesus and the woman began which brought about her discovery of the Messiah.  Jesus’ mission was to do the work of Him who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/14/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/13/18)[:]

[:en]Today is Mother’s Day.  As we commemorate the sacrificial love of a mother for her child, let us also remember that God compares His love for His people with a mother’s love for her child.   When the people of Israel felt abandoned by God during their exile, they complained:  “The Lord has forsaken me, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (5/13/18)[:]