Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/13/17)[:]

[:en]Paul said to believers in Philippi  “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me – put it into practice.  And the Lord of peace will be with you.” (Phil. 4:9).  As a mentor, Paul had set himself a good example for them to emulate. How about you?  Who has been your mentor?  Are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/13/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/03/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 5:13-16 Biblical Truth:  Jesus said:  “You are the salt of the earth.  But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?  It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled by men” (Mat. 5:13)  Salt is used for flavoring food, preserving meat,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/03/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/12/17)[:]

[:en]David wrote of a difficult time when he refused to be comforted.  (Ps. 77:2-3).  But in the midst of his trouble, he shifted his focus from sadness to his Savior saying:  “I will remember the deeds of the Lord, yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago” (Ps. 77:11) When you are disappointed, do… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/12/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/11/17)[:]

[:en]A desert is a dry, dusty and dangerous where there is no water and hostile to life.  During Exodus, the Israelites traveled through the wilderness and desert.   They trusted God for their protection and daily provision. Today, you may not live in literal desert, but you may go through desert-like circumstances such as loneliness,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/11/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/10/17)[:]

[:en]When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, he was carrying a heavy load of emotional weight.  People were complaining and lamenting and Moses said to God”  “I cannot carry all these people by myself;  The burden is too heavy for me” (Num. 11:14).   God responded by telling him to select 70 men to share… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/10/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/09/17)[:]

[:en]The word “GRACE” means an act of kindness or courtesy.  The grace that God has provided through his son Jesus has a deeper meaning – the incredible free and unmerited favor. Since we have received grace from God, we are to show grace to others.  “Let your conversation be always full of grace” (Col. 4:6)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/09/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/08/17)[:]

[:en]When God called Gideon to deliver Israel from the Midianites, his response was:  “How can I spare Israel?  My clan is the weakest in Manasseh and I am the least in my family” (Jud. 6:15).  But God promised to be with Gideon.  With God with him, he brought victory to Israel with only 300 men.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/08/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/07/17)[:]

[:en]When Job was suffering, his three friends came.  but instead of comforting him, they falsely accused him. When Jesus was about to be crucified, he took time to comfort his disciples.  He promised them:  To prepare a place for them and come back to take them home (John 14:3)  To do whatever they ask in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/07/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/05/17)[:]

[:en]Jesus invites us to come to Him because we need to be saved, to be comforted, to gain wisdom, to find strength and to have abundant life. To be saved – “Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:15) To be comforted – “God of all comfort …….comforts us in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/05/17)[:]