Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/12/18)[:]

[:en]British diplomat Lancelot Oliphant observed that many students give correct answers on test but fail to put those lesson into practice.  “Such undigested knowledge is of little use” he declared. When Jesus was at the temple, He also encountered people who proudly proclaimed their status as Abraham’s descendants yet refuse to believe in God’s Son,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/12/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/10/18)[:]

[:en]Jesus is supreme over all creation.  He is above and over all.  He is before all things and in Him all things hold together. (Col. 1:15-17)  Hence, He should have first place in all things. What place is Jesus in your life?  He deserves the best of your time, energy and affection.  When you put… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/10/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/9/18)[:]

[:en]When Jesus told His disciples that He had “food”, it seemed like a secret menu to them. (John 4:32)  He sensed their confusion and explained that His food was to do the will of His Father and to finish the work given to Him (John 4:34). Jesus also spoke to a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/9/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/8/18)[:]

[:en]Here are some Bible passages that teach us how to respond when people get in the way of our plans: “Fools show their annoyance at once” (Prov. 2:16) “It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel” (Prov. 20:3) “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/8/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/7/18)[:]

[:en]We are living in a broken world which can be a “factory of sadness”.  There are endless heartaches, disappointments, sorrows, failures, sickness that surround us.  But the follower of Christ has hope.  Jesus said:  “I have told you these things, so that in me your may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/7/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/5/18)[:]

[:en]King Solomon worried over his successor when he said:  “Who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish yet they will have control over the fruit of my toil into which I have poured my effort and skill” (Ecc. 2:19). When Rehoboam succeeded Solomon as king of Israel, the people requested him to lighten… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/5/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/4/18)[:]

[:en]We can know God better by reading the Bible carefully and investing time in seeking the truths more deeply.  The Scripture is a hidden treasure with “insights and understanding” for us to obtain wisdom from God.  Listen to His teachings and study it prayerfully. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/4/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/3/18)[:]

[:en]The Apostle Paul talked about how an athlete must undergo strict training in order to get the prize.  He said that all Christians must also undergo a marathon of endurance and self-sacrifice to win the crown that will last forever. We need the Holy Spirit to transform us and mold us into Christ-like character.  Paul… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/3/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/2/18)[:]

[:en]When Tim, a road-construction foreman was killed in an accident,  his country church could not accommodate all the mourners, so planners moved the service to a much larger building.  Friends and family packed the auditorium because Tim had touched many lives and many missed his kindness, sense of humor and enthusiasm for life. In contrast,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/2/18)[:]