[:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy 2[:]

[:en]INSTRUCTIONS ON WORSHIP (vs. 1-15) Paul commanded them to pray for kings because during that time, emperor Neor was a notorious cruel ruler.  He persecuted Christians and publicly butchered Christians and fed them to the animals. We have to pray for those in government authorities so that we can live a peaceful and quiet lives… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy 2[:]

[:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy[:]

[:en]WARNINGS AGAINST FALSE TEACHERS OF THE LAW (vs. 3-11) Paul sent Timothy to lead the Ephesian church and wrote this letter to help Timothy deal with the difficult situation in Ephesian church.  The church of Ephesus was plagued by false doctrines of myths and genealogies.  Instead of studying the truth, they embroiled the church in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy[:]

[:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 3[:]

[:en]REQUEST FOR PRAYER (vs. 1-5) Our defense against the evil one is to pray for God’s protection and strength.  Let us continue to direct our hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. WARNING AGAINST IDELENESS (vs. 6-15) Paul and his companions worked hard because they did not want to become a burden to the believers. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 3[:]

[:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]

[:en]THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS (vs. 1-12) Paul warned the Thessalonians not to believe in some propheies from those that say that the day of the Lord has come.  Do not be deceived, for that day will not come until the Anti-Christ is revealed.  Satan will display all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders through… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]

[:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 1[:]

[:en]Paul, Silas and Timothy were together when Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonians. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER (vs. 3-12) Paul thanked God for their growing faith and increasing love.  They had great perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and threats they were undergoing.  He assured them that “God is just”.  He will pay back… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 1[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/1/19)[:]

[:en]THANKS LIVING Sue wanted to mature in her spiritual life and become more thankful by starting a Thanks-Living jar.  Each evening she would write on a small piece of paper one thing she thanked God for and dropped it in the jar.  At the end of the year, she emptied her jar and read all… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/1/19)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/31/18)[:]

[:en]NOW IS THE DAY Today marks the last day of year 2018.  There is no better day than TODAY to come to Jesus.  “Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2)  Don’t put if off.  Trust in Jesus to save you.  Accept Him as your personal Savior… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/31/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/30/18)[:]

[:en]TIME ALONE WITH GOD When the disciples told Jesus that John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod, Jesus withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place.  But when the crowds heard that Jesus was coming, they followed him.  When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/30/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/29/18)[:]

[:en]SIGNET RING Prophet Haggai called the people to restart rebuidling the temple.  His message included God’s promise to Zerubbabel, a Judah leader, that he had been chosen and set apart as their leader , like a signet ring. In ancient times, a signet ring was used as  a means of identification.  Instead of signing their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/29/18)[:]