[:en]Charles Ponzi’s name will be forever associated with the financial fraud scheme he invented. In 1920, he began offering investors a 50% return on their money in 45 days and a 100% return in 90 days. Investors poured in money and Ponzi used money from new investors to pay prior investors and fund his lavish… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/16/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/16/17)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/15/17)[:zh]從“光到我的路”的想法 (3/15/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 20 Biblical Truth: When David was in the process of reuniting the kingdom of Israel, Sheba, a Benjamite was trying to keep David from becoming the king over all of Israel.. He was able to sway a large number of followers to become a threat to David. Personal Application: As the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/15/17)[:zh]從“光到我的路”的想法 (3/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/14/17)[:zh]從“光到我的路”的想法 (3/14/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 19:24-43 Biblical Truth: When Absalom died, his people fried to profess allegiance to David to gain his favor and ask things from him. But there is one wealthy man 80 years of age named Barzillai who remained loyal to David and provided the king during his stay in Mahanaim. When the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/14/17)[:zh]從“光到我的路”的想法 (3/14/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/15/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/15/17)[:]
[:en]A renown evangelist Billy Graham is a man of prayer. He prayed when he gets up. He prayed while eating breakfast. He prayed while in the car. And he prayed all the way to his work. We should develop prayer as a way of life to lift our voice to the Lord and to fill… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/15/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/15/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/14/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/14/17)[:]
[:en]While the Israelites were in the wilderness, they had a terrifying experience near Mt. Sinai when God descended on the mountain top. They asked Moses to mediate between them and the Almighty and sent back God’s message to them. Today, we have Jesus who serves as our mediator between the holy God and us. He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/14/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/14/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/13/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 19:1-23 Biblical Truth: David was forgiving who desired to turn enemies into friends. He tried to win defeated foe to his side and make him an ally. He spared the life of Shimei and won the allegiance of the house of Saul and many Benjamites. He also appointed Amasa, Absalom’s commander… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/13/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/12/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Psalms 104 Biblical Truth: God created the universe with wisdom. Its beauty is contingent upon balances, symmetry and order. The moon marks the seasons, streams and springs give water for animals, trees provide house for birds, night and day mark our daily lives. Personal Application: Commit your life to the Lord and live… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/12/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/13/17)[:]
[:en]While the Israelites began working on the tabernacle, some women were asked to give their precious bronze mirrors to make the bronze basin. They willingly gave up to complete the work. We use mirror to look at ourselves and rectify our imperfections. To give up mirror means to forget our own faces and forgo our… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/13/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/12/17)[:]
[:en]”The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge: (Ps. 19:1-2). We have been so busy with our daily schedule that we forget to appreciate the wonders of God’s creation. Let us set aside time to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/12/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/11/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 18 Biblical Truth: David had a defining quality for the love of his family and friends. Even though Absalom, murdered his other son Amnon, usurped the throne, shamed him publicly and mobilized the army to kill him, he still loved Absalom dearly. He instructed his commander to spare Absalom’s life and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (3/11/17)[:]