[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-35 Biblical Truth: Jesus told the disciples three parables describing the Kingdom of Heaven. – The Parable of the Weeds, The Parable of the Mustard Seed, and The Parable of the Yeasts. The weeds represent the enemy which God allows them to grow together with the plant until the harvest time. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/15/17)[:]
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[:en]Florence Martus was called “The Waving Girl” in Savannah, Georgia because she used to greet ships from around the world by waving a handkerchief by day or a lantern by night. Today, a statue of Florence and her faithful dog stands in Savannah’s Morrell Park permanently welcoming the incoming vessels. Paul urged his readers in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/15/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:18-23 Biblical Truth: Jesus talked about the Parable of the Sower showing 4 kinds of soil – On the Path, On Rocky Place, Among the Thorns, and On the Good Soil. He explained it with 4 kinds of people who hear the message about the kingdom of God. On the Path –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/14/17)[:]
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[:en]Albert Einstein was a genius physicist who founded the “Special Theory of Relativity”. He reasoned that since everything in the universe is in motion, all knowledge is a mater of perspective. He believed that the speed of light is the only constant by which we can measure space, time or physical mass. Jesus talked about… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/14/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalm 121 Biblical Truth: “I lift up my eyes to the hills – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth” (vs. 1-2) “He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/13/17)[:]
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[:en]Oftentimes, we are tempted to respond in anger. But the Bible teaches us to be angry but do not sin (Eph. 4:26). “Let each of you look out not only for his own interest but also for the interests of others (Phil. 2:4). Let us ask God’s sanctifying work of the Spirit (2 Thes. 2:13,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/13/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:1-17 Biblical Truth: Jesus used parable to illustrate spiritual truths but the people could not understand because they were outside the community of faith. Personal Application: Let us ask God to open our eyes to spiritual realities and ears to listen to his voice. Prayer: Dear Jesus, help us to tell the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/12/17)[:]
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[:en]According to Robert Henkes, a portrait is not a photograph nor is it a mirror image. It not only shows the outer appearance but proves the emotional dept of the human soul. In other words, a real portrait can capture what the person is really about. May artists have painted the portrait of Jesus. But… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/12/17)[:]
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[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:38-50 Biblical Truth: Some Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus to show them a miraculous sign (v.38). Jesus replied them with three examples – the sign of prophet Jonah, the people of Nineveh and the Queen of Sheba. Prophet Jonah has 3 dramatic days in fish, depicting Christ’s death and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/11/17)[:]
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[:en]When we blame Satan for everything goes wrong, we are ascribing to him the power to determine the quality of our lives. Satan is limited in time and space. He has to ask God’s permission before he can touch us (Job 1:12, Luke 22:31) Although the father of lies and prince of peace of this… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/11/17)[:]