[:en]There are people bullying others but one one cares to help. That often makes bullies more brazen leading them to intensify their measures. It heightens the embarrassment, false shame and loneliness of the victim. Jesus himself experienced being bullied. He was arrested without fault, beaten and mocked. All his disciples deserted him and fled (Mat.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/24/17)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/23/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:89-138 Biblical Truth: What are the benefits of God’s words? It is a source of delight and joy (v. 92) – God’s word enables me to overcome stress and life challenges. It gives me more insights and understanding (v. 99-100) It keeps my feet from every evil path. (v. 101) It is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/23/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/17)[:zh]T[:]
[:en] the Israelites crafted an idol in gold or silver and made it their god to ask for help, comfort and protection. That idol cannot see, hear, speak but they still worshiped it. Let us remember that we have limitations of anything we make for ourselves. Nothing we have made or bought for ourselves can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/17)[:zh]T[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/22/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:9-13 Biblical Truth: The Jews despised tax collectors because they work for the Romans and many of them made a living by charging higher taxes than required and keeping the extra for themselves. So when Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector, they criticized him for associating with sinners. But Jesus said: “It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/22/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/22/17)[:]
[:en]David was honest to confess his transgressions to the Lord. (Ps. 32:5). After he confessed his sins, he found peace and healing declaring: “You are my hiding place. You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance” (v. 7). “If you confess your sins, He is faithful and just and will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/22/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/21/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:1-8 Biblical Truth: Some men brought a paralytic lying on a mat to Jesus. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic. “Take heart son, your sins are forgiven” (vs. 2). When the teachers of the law heard it, they accused Jesus of blasphemy. In their mind, Jesus had bypassed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/21/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/21/17)[:]
[:en]One of the best ways to encourage people who are suffering and hurting is to be near them, to set beside them and listen. Allow your heart to feel the compassion. Then the Holy Spirit will give you the right words to say and find out what they need. When you are experiencing trials and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/21/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/20/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 8:28-34 Biblical Truth: Two demon-possessed men came from the tombs to meet Jesus. Then they asked Jesus if he had come to torture them before the appointed time. They begged him to send them into the herds of pigs. Jesus did, and the whole herd rushed down to the lake and drowned.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/20/17)[:]
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[:en]C.S. Lewis had served in World War 1. He described the hardships a soldier had to undergo. It was like a sickness threatened with pain and death. It was like poverty threatened with ill lodging, cold, heat, thirst and hunger. It was like slavery threatened with labor, humiliation, injustice and arbitrary rule. It was like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/20/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/19/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 8:23-27 Biblical Truth: The disciples of Jesus followed him to the boat. A furious storm suddenly came up and the waves swept over the boat. Jesus was sleeping while the disciples were panicking and they woke Jesus up. Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and it was completely calm (vs. 23-26). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/19/17)[:]