[:en]Weaning is an important process every child has to undergo. But most children resist weaning because they want to continue enjoying the special care and attention of their mother. However, weaning is the first step toward maturity and freedom. After a child has been weaned, he will no longer want to go back to babyhood. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 131[:]
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[:en]COULD I SAY THAT? Joseph was the favorite son of his father Jacob. Because of favortism, his older brothers got jealous and heated him. When Joseph brought food to his brothers, they sold him to merchant traveling to Egypt and made it appear that a wild animal had killed him. (Gen. 37:12-36) He was falsely… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/5/19)[:]
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[:en]CELEBRATE FREEDOM July 4rd marks the independence of U.S.. They celebrated this day as having freedom of their own. Today, we enjoy freedom but we often fail to realize how blessed we are until we lose our freedom. This is also true with spirituality. Being a Chrisitan for a long time often forget what is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/4/19)[:]
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[:en]The Psalmist was in a very dangerous situation: He was in depth – He cried out to the Lord for mercy (v. 1) He was in the court – He could not stand with a record of sins (v. 3). He was asking for forgiveness He was in the dark – He was like a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 130[:]
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[:en]There are so many pictures of suffering found in the Word of God: Going through the storm……going through the furnace……going through a battle……carrying a burden…… a thorn in the flesh. The Psalmist was using plowing as a picture of personal suffering. He was being greatly oppressed. They were plowing his back. They don’t care how… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 129[:]
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[:en]DESTROYING THE DIVIDES The Israelites experienced the pain of personal sin and joy of separation. Joshua warned God’s people not to enrich themselves in the battle for Jericho (Joshua 6:18), but Achan stole capture items and hid them in his tent (Josh. 7:1). Only after his sin was exposed and dealt with did the nation… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/3/19)[:]
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[:en]The central message of this Psalm is to fear the Lord and walk in His ways. What does it mean to fear the Lord? It means showing loving reverence to the Lord. What are the blessings if we fear the Lord? Satifsfaction – “You will eat the fruits of your labor” (v. 2a) Prosperity –… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 128[:]
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[:en]This is a Psalm of Solomon, one of my favorite Psalm. “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city,the watcher stand guard in vain” (v. 1) Yes, without God, we can do nothing” (John 15:5). He is the builder and the watcher. Without Him, the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 127[:]
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[:en]TAKING SHORTCUTS Is there a shortcut in our walk with God? Jesus made clear to His followers that there is no shortcut to our commitment with Him. Jesus said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). “No one who puts a hand… Continue reading [:en]Thought from “Our Daily Bread” (7/2/19)[:]
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[:en]CLEANING HOUSE There are so many things that cluttered in our house but we refused to give out. If we want a clean house, all unused things have to be donated, thrown away or recycled. The process may be exhausting, but at the end, we can enjoy a beautiful room. Peter urged us to throw… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/1/19)[:]