[:en]IMAGE MANAGEMENT Most of us want others to let others see the “pretty” side of us by concealing our “ugly sides”. But if the real us is known, we surely won’t be loved. Although the Israelites were taken captive and conquered by Babylonians, God told them not to fear. He knew them by name and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/27/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 33[:]
[:en]”Sing joyfully to the Lord with a new song. Praise the Lord with a harp and make music to Him on the 410-stringed lyre” (vs. 1-3). Where can we get a new song? From the Word of God (v. 4) and from the works of God (vs. 4-5). For He created the universe, holds the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 33[:]
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[:en]EAST MEETS WEST In New Testament times, there were Jewish and Gentiles Christians who had different cultures with perspective as different as East and West. So, they disagreed over matter of worship days and what food was free to eat or drink. As a result, they were disunited. The apostle Paul urged them not to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/26/19)[:]
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[:en]NOT THE ONE David loved the Lord. He wanted to build a temple for Him. He had drawn up the plans, designed the furniture and collected the materials. He had made all the arrangements but God said: “You are not the one” (1 Chron. 17:4). Instead of being resentful or getting discouraged, David maintained a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/25/19)[:]
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[:en]HIS WONDERFUL FACE Because God is loving, forgiving, sovereign and graceful, we can address our concerns to Him and find comfort in Him. The psalmist told us to seek God’s face continually, praise His name and tell stories of His past faithfulness. Let us turn our eyes toward the beautiful face of God and find… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/24/19)[:]
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[:en]CRADLED IN COMFORT “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you” (Isaiah 66:13) God extends comfort to His children like a mother: tender, trustworthy, and diligent in her efforts to calm her child. When we are weary or upset, He carries us affectionately in His arms. He knows us intimately and “will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/23/19)[:]
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[:en]WHAT ARE YOU KNOWN FOR? Moses was being adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter as her son. He lived in palace with luxuries and comfort. But he left Egypt and was remembered in the faith chapter of the Bible as someone who chose to align himself witht he people of God instead of enjoying the treasures of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/22/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 32[:]
[:en]This psalm is the recod of David’s experience after he had sinned with Bathseba and then confessed his sin to the Lord. David felt the heavy hand of God’s discipline (v. 4). But when he confessed it, it led to the forgiving hand of God’s mercy. Then it follows with the protecting hand of God’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 32[:]
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[:en]REFRESHING SPRING RAINS In the book of Hosea, the Lord gave the prophet the unenviable task of marrying an unfaithful woman as a picture of the Creator’s love for His people of Israel (Hosea 1:2-3) Hosea’s wife, Gomer, broke their wedding vows, but Hosea welcomed her back yearning that she would love him devotedly. (Hosea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/21/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalms 31[:]
[:en]WHAT DOES FAITH IN GOD MEANS TO DAVID? A. Complete trust in God: “Into your hand I commit my spirit” (v. 5). This verse was also used by Jesus as He was dying on the cross (Luke 23:46). Stephen repated theses words when he was being stoned to death. (Atc. 7:59). We should commit our… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 31[:]