[:en]In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve disobeyed God and thorns and thistles became a reality since then. (Gen. 3:17-18). But in the Garden of Gethsemane, Christ obeyed His Father by taking the cup and following His will. (Mat. 26:42) As Christ had surrendered Himself in obedience to His Father’s will in the Garden… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/11/17)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
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[:en]David lived as a fugitive when he was pursued by King Saul. But he found true solace and comfort in the Lord. “I sought the Lord and he answered me. He delivered me from all my fears” (Ps. 34:1) When fears creep into your mind, remember that He is your God. Release your fears to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/10/17)[:]
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[:en]Paul wrote to the Christians in Corinth describing Christians in 2 images. First, we can be a sweet fragrance to spread the aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere, proclaiming His love, kindness and goodness of His salvation. (2 Cor. 2:14) Second, we can be a letter from Christ through His Spirit by writing His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/09/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 12 Biblical Truth: Proverbs 12 talks about righteousness and contrasts it with wickedness. Righteousness involves our heart, character, speech, plans, acts towards people, and choices. A righteous man applies God’s word in this world. He conducts himself in obedience to God in practical matters of everyday life. Personal Application: Jesuit Pedro Arrupe… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/08/17)[:]
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[:en]After Moses died, God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land. The first stronghold they faced was the city of Jericho. When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front with a drawn sword in his hand. When he recognized him, he fell face down to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/08/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 11 Biblical Truth: Almost everything in this world can be bought except inner peace. Solomon showed us the key to have inner peace is by living a righteous life and loving people. Personal Ap0plication: If you have a feeling that there is something not right within your heart and mind, ask God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/07/17)[:]
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[:en]In 1961, US Senator Robert Kennedy visited South Africa. He offered words of hope to opponents of apartheid in his famous “Ripple of Hope” speech at the University of Cape Town. At this present age, hope seems scarce. But for followers of Christ, there is an ultimate hope. Peter wrote: “Praise be to the God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/07/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 13 Biblical Truth: “For whatever one one sows, that will he also reap” (Gal. 6:7) We are free fo choose whatever decision we make, but we are not free from the consequences of our choices. When we obey God, we can live a righteous life that produces greatest joy and pleasure. Personal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/06/17)[:]
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[:en]When we see TV movies in series, each episode always concludes with the word “To be continued” Paul had encountered many life threatening situations. But he knew that someday when he died, it will never be the end of the story because “death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Cor. 15:54). He preached that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/06/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/05/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 Biblical Truth: When it comes to matter of faith, it is the children who take the pole position because they are simple and innocent. They will believe and accept in pure faith. But we are rather skeptical because we tend to question and doubt. When Jesus said: “Follow me, my very… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/05/17)[:]