[:en]Bush fires are regular occurrences in Ghana during dry season. Many acres of farmland were set ablaze due to cigarette buts carelessly thrown by the roadside. James described the tongue as ” a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/02/17)[:]
Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/01/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Biblical Truth: Jesus taught his disciples “The Beatitudes” known as the Sermon on the Mount. Beatitude comes from the Latin word beatus, meaning blessed. In the New Testament, the Greek word makarios means more than happiness. It describes an inner joy that cannot be taken away by the world. Those who… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/01/17)[:]
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[:en]The St. Olaf Choir from Northfield, Minnesota is renowned for its excellence. All members are chosen based not only on how well they sing but also on how they sound as part of the whole. They agree to make the choir their first priority and commit to a rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. During their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/01/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/30/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:18-25 Biblical Truth: When Jesus was choosing His disciples, He first saw Simon and Andrew and later James and John who were all fishermen. Then he called them to follow him to become fishers of men. All left their career and followed Him. After the recruitment, Jesus began His work: teaching, preaching,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/30/17)[:]
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[:en]A Brazilian architect, Hector da Silva Costa designed a famous statue “CHRIST THE REDEEMER” that overlooked the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue is a model of Christ with His arms extended so that His body forms the shape of a cross. He hoped that this statue would emerge as the first image from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/30/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/29/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:12-17 Biblical Truth” Jesus began his ministry in Capernaum. He preached repentance and the coming of the Kingdom of heaven. His message was a proclamation of Hope in the midst of darkness. Personal Application: God is the light of the world. Let us surrender ourselves and commit to follow his leading. Prayer: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/29/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/28/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 Biblical Truth: Satan tempted Jesus three times when he was tired, alone and hungry from fasting. He used the areas of physical needs (v. 3), security (v. 6), power and pride (v.s 8-9) to tempt Him. But Jesus replied him with the Word of God and succeeded in overcoming them. Personal… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/28/17)[:]
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[:en]When the two angels sent by God came to rescue Lot and his family from the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, they encountered resistances. Lot’s son-in-law thought that it was a joke (Gen. 19:14) and Lot hesitated to go. So the two angels grasped his hands, and the hands of his wife and of his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/29/17)[:]
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[:en]”Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth bless you from Zion” (Ps. 134). Although this Psalm has only 3 verses, but it is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/28/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/27/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Biblical Truth: Jesus demonstrated his humility by becoming a man and died on the cross for us. He asked John to baptize Him signalling the beginning of His earthly ministry. Personal Application: Have you received Jesus as your personal Savior? Are you humble in your living? Do you honor Jesus by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (6/27/17)[:]