[:en]LACK NOTHING When Jesus sent out His 12 disciples to preach and heal, he said: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff. No bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals, but not an extra shirt” (Mark 6:8-9), The disciples were without purse, but they lack nothing. They had everything they needed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/23/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from James 4[:]
[:en]SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO GOD (vs. 1-12) Conflicts and dispuites amogt believers arise because of evil desires battling within us. We want more possessions, more money, more recognition and high status. And If we can not get it, we fight and quarrel. Instead of grabbing what we want, we should ask from the Lord. We should… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/22/19)[:]
[:en]GOD’S FACE There are many “WHY” questions that cannot be answered. There are many “WHYS” that we cannot understand. These “WHYS” make us doubt the justice of God and the goodness of His being. Even Job did not know WHY he had to suffer. When we ask “Does God care?”, His Son’s death at the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/22/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from James 3[:]
[:en]TAMING THE TONGUE (vs. 1-12) Teaching was a highly valued and respected profession in Jewish culture. Many Jews who embraced Christianily wanted to become teachers. But James warned that teachers’ responsibility is great because their words and example will affect the spiritual lives of others. A perfect man is someone who is never at fault… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/21/19)[:]
[:en]ABANDON IT ALL To make a basketball game successful, every athlete has to trust the coach enough to do whatever the coach asks him to do. Similarly, every Christ follower must also be willing to do whatever God calls him to do. Paul said in Romans 12:1-2: ” I urge you, brothers and sisters, in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/21/19)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from James 2[:]
[:en]FAVORITISM FORBIDDEN (vs. 1-13) Do not show favoritism by giving special attention to the rich while neglecting the poor. For God had chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the Kingdom He promised those who love him. (v. 5) The royal law in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from James 1[:]
[:en]James is the brother of Jesus and one of the leaders of the church in Jerusalem. He gave a practical advice with a theological discourse on the relationship between faith and action. He contrasted empty faith with faith that works and encouraged believers to love and serve others as evidence of true faith. TRIALS AND… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from James 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 13[:]
[:en]CONCLUDING EXHORTATIONS (vs. 1-23) Love each other as brothers. Be hospitable to strangers. Sympathize those in prison and especially to Christians being imprisoned for their faith, and those who are mistreated. Respect your marriage vows by keeping your marriage bed pure. Do not love money but be content with what you have. Remember your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 12[:]
[:en]GOD DISCIPLINES HIS SONS (vs. 1-13) Christian life is like running a race that involves perseverance and hard work. So we must fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith so that we can continue to run effectively and live victoriously. Do not lose heart or grow weary when you are… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Hebrews 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/20/19)[:]
[:en]BREATH OF LIFE “God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being” (Gen. 2:7). All living creatures come from the Lord. We must be grateful for the gift of life that He has given us. Let us show our… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/20/19)[:]