[:en]THE ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS Jesus was born as a man and He has been on earth to experience life as a human being. He “became flesh and made His dwelling among us” (John 1:14) He experienced empty stomach, homelessness, rejection, denial, oppression, betrayal and threat of violence. He also felt the joys of friendship ,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/11/19)[:]
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[:en]WRITING LETTERS Paul wrote that those who follow Jesus are “a letter from Christ written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God” (2 Cor. 3:3). Paul encouraged the church in Corinth to keep on following the true and lving God as he had previously taught. He descibed the believers as Christ’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (9/10/19)[:]
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[:en]SEEING GOD When Philip asked Jesus “Lord, show us the Father”. Jesus replied, “Don’t you know me, Philip, ever after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (Johnm 14:8-9) If you want to see God, look at Jesus. “The Son is the image of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/9/19)[:]
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[:en]CARRIED THROUGH Psalm 30 is a celebration psalm written by David, who had experienced God’s powerful restoration: from sickness to healing, from threat of death to life, from feeling God’s judgment to enjoying His favor, and from mourning to joy (vs. 2-3, 11) He confessed that “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/8/19)[:]
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[:en]THE MINISTRY OF MOURNING The death of Stephen, a dynamic witness for Jesus brought shock and sorrow to those in the early church (Acts 7:57-60). In the face of persecution, “Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him” (Acts 8:2). It was a shared expression of otheir sorrow. As followers of Jesus, we should… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/7/19)[:]
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[:en]TEACHINGS OF KING LEMUEL’S MOTHER (vs. 1-9) “Do not spend your strength on women. Your vigor on those who ruin kings. Do not drink wine or crave beer. For drunkness makes you forget laws and decrees and cause you to deprive the rights of the oppressed. Beeer belongs to those who are perishing and wine… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 31[:]
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[:en]AVAILABLE TO ALL When Jesus was on earth, many people followed Him from place to place, listened to His teachings, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. Yet Jesus never sought the treatment as celebrity and remain humble. When James and John were privately jockeying for position in His coming kingdom, Jesus reminded… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/8/19)[:]
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[:en]LIFE TO THE FULL Following Christ is costly, but He has also given us motivation when He says: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10) Yes, God is giving us a life of abundance. He is a generous God who gives us grace and mercy. Experiencing… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/7/19)[:]
Thoughts from Proverbs 30
[:en]SAYINGS OF AGUR 2 Things he asked of God: “Keep falsehood and lies far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say: ‘Who is the Lord?’ or I may become poor and steal and so dishonor the… Continue reading Thoughts from Proverbs 30
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[:en]DISCIPLINE: “A man who does not change after many rebukes will be destroyed without remedy” (v. 1) “A child left to himself without rod of correction disgraces his mother” (v. 15) “A disciplined son gives you peace and bring delight to your soul” (v. 17) “A servant cannot be corrected by mere words because he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 29[:]