Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]Paul was struggling with sin when he said:  “I do not understand what I do.  For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do” (Rom. 7:15)   Since we cannot do anything about our sinfulness in our own strength, we should focus on Jesus, who shows us mercy and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/22/18)[:]

[:en]We are real people who have real problems.  We encounter all kinds of problems, losses, tragedies, and sufferings.  But our consolation is that we have a real God who understands our real problems. Apostle Paul had physical problems.  He had legal issues and interpersonal relationship struggles to deal with.  And despite of these, he had… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/20/18)[:]

[:en]Tibetan-born Sherpa Nawang Gombu and American Jim Whittaker went together and reached the top of Mount Everest on May 1, 1963.  As they approached the peak, each considered the honor of being the first to step to the summit.  Whittaker motioned for Gombu to move ahead, but Gombu declined with a smile, saying: “You first,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/19/18)[:]

[:en]In the winter of 2009, a large passenger plane made a safe emergency landing in NewYork’s Hudson River without any casualties.  When asked about those moments in the air when he faced with a life-or-death decision, the pilot, Captain Chesley Sullenberger said:  “One way of looking at this might be that for 42 years, I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/18/18)[:]

[:en]A garden is a place where each plant is place in an environment in which it will thrive.  Gardeners prepare the soil, protect the plants from pests, and make sure each receives the food, water and sunlight it needs.  The result is a beautiful, colorful and fragrant place for people to enjoy. The church is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/18)[:]

[:en]The axolotl is an endangered Mexican salamander which retains its tadpolle-like characteristics throughout its life.  It has been regarded by the writers and philosophers as a symbol of someone who fears growth. There are also Christians who remain content with spiritual “milk”.  They refuse to grow for fear of persecution thus in danger of sliding… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/18)[:]

[:en]Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  had won over the temptation to retaliate his enemies by following God’s command to love his enemies.  He preached to the Dexter Avenue Baptist congregation in Montgomery, Alabama:  “How do you go about loving yours enemies?  Begin with yourself.  When the opportunity presents itself for you to defeat your enemy,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/15/18)[:]

[:en]Italian artist Lorenzo Ghiberti crafted the bronze doors of Italy’s Florence Baptistery which Michelangelo called it as the Gates of Paradise.  The door serve as an artistic treasures greeting visitors echoing  the gospel story.  Jesus said:  “I am the gate, whoever enters through me will be saved.   (John 10:9).  On the night before His crucifixion,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/13/18)[:]

[:en]The book of Revelation wrote letters addressed to the seven churches in the Province of Asia.  These messages include encouragement, rebuke, challenge and rewards.  “Hold on to what you have” is the phrase repeated to the church at Thyatira, and Philadelphia.  In the midst of great tribulations, these believers clung to God’s promises and persevered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/12/18)[:]

[:en]You are valuable in God’s eye.  The Creator of the universe wants YOU – not for your mind, your body, your clothes, your achievements, your intellect or your personality.  That’s why He came down to earth from heaven and purchased you with His own blood (Rom 55:6, 8-9) because He loves you. Do you love… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/11/18)[:]