[:en]When all the exiles were preparing to return to their land, they were afraid of the nations they saw. But God give them assurance saying “Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 41[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 40[:]
[:en]When the exiles read the words of Isaiah written a century before the fall of Judah, they were greatly encouraged. Gold’s chastening hand had ended and He had forgiven all their sins. There was a new beginning with the voice of comfort assuring them of God’s omnipotence. He is the mighty God that surpasses all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 40[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 39[:]
[:en]When Merodach-Baladan, the son of Babylonian king heard of Hezekiah’s illness and recovery, he sent envoys with gifts to visit him. Hezekiah received the envoys gladly and showed them everything in his storehouses. Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah: “The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 39[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 38[:]
[:en]Hezekiah contracted an illness – boil. It has infected his body and it was at the point of his death. Hezekiah wept bitterly and turned to God in prayer saying: “Remember, O Lord, how I walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” (v. 3). God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 38[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 37[:]
[:en]Despite of the threat of Assyria, Hezekiah sought God to deliver them. He did not believe in what the enemies said, but turned to God in prayer. He depended upon the power of strength of the Lord and knew that God will defend their citry. Sennacherib, king of Assyria was killed by his own sons,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 37[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 36[:]
[:en]During the reign of Hezekiah, Shennacherib, king of Assyria sent his field commander to announce that they are coming to surround Jerusalem. The commander told them not to trust in the Lord. He promised them gifts – wine and fig tree to eat, water to drink, land to own, vineyards to plough – if they… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 36[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/25/19)[:]
[:en]TRADITIONS AND CHRISTMAS Here are some traditions worth remembering: Germans – “Danke Schon” – a confectionary treat created in Cologne; Mexico – “Poinsettia” – plant originated from them; French – ‘Merci Beaucoup” – meaning Noel; English – “Cheers” for your mistletoe. But as we enjoy our traditions and festivities of the Christmas season, let us… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/25/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/24/19)[:]
[:en]A THRILL OF HOPE Reginald Fessenden had been working for years to achieve wireless radio communication. And on December 24, 1906, he became the first person to ever play music over the radio. Fessenden held a contract with a fruit company which had installed wireless systems on roughly a dozen boats to communicate about the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/24/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/23/19)[:]
[:en]GOD WITH US “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ at my right, Christ at my left …” These hymn lyrics were written by the fifth-century Celtic Christian St. Patrick. It reminded us of God’s presence with us. Isaiah prophesized of a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/23/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread”: (12/22/19)[:zh]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/22/19)[:]
[:zh]SILENT NIGHT OF THE SOUL Christ’s birth was a mystery. He came so that He could became one of us to suffer eveyrthing that was wrong and made it right. The apostle Pual wrote: “If anyone is in Christ, the new xreation has come” The old has gone’ the new is here! All this is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread”: (12/22/19)[:zh]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/22/19)[:]