[:en]Thoughts from Colossians 1[:]

[:en]Colossian church had been infiltrated with false teachings.  They combined ideas from other philosophies and religions (Paganism, Judaism and Greek thoughts) with Christian truth which resulted in the heresy known as “Gnosticism”.  Gnosticism was emphazising special knowledge and denying Christ as God.  The false teachers also taught Colosians to worship angels and follow special rules… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 1[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]

[:en]This is the last chapter of Philippians.  Paul’s theme here is JOY.  We can have joy even in hardship because joy does not come from outward circumstance but from inward strength. Paul gives the following exortations: “Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!” (v. 4) “Do not be anxious about anything,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 4[:]

[:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]

[:en]NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH (vs. 1-11) The Judaizers had invested so much time and effort in keeping their laws thinking that their efforts could bring them closer to salvation.  They had spiritual pride looking down on those who did not circumcized according to the law.  But no person could add anything to Christ’s offer… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Philippians 3[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/25/18)[:]

[:en]JOY FOR ALL In Luke’s account of the Christmas story, an angel announce the birth of Jesus to a group of shepherds saying: “Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/25/18)[:]

[:zh]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/25/18)[:]

[:zh]JOY FOR ALL In Luke’s account of the Christmas story, an angel announced the birth of Jesus to a group of shepherds saying: “Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  Today in the town of David, as Savior has been forn to you.  He… Continue reading [:zh]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/25/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/24/18)[:]

[:en]CHRISTMAS IN CAPTIVITY Rev. Martin Niemoller, a prominent German pastor spent nearly eight years in Nazi concentration camps because he openly opposed Hitler.  On Christmas Eve 1944, Niemoller spoke these words of hope to his fellow prisoners in Dachau:  “My dear firends, on this Christmas., let us seek, in the Babe of Bethlehem, the One… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/24/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/21/18)[:]

[:en]A PERSONAL STORY When Pharaoh had ordered the murder of all baby boys born to the Jewish people, Moses’ mother was in a desperate situation.  So she hid Moses and when he was 3 months old, she put him a a watertight basket and placed the basket in the Nile River.  Luckly, Moses was rescued… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/21/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/20/18)[:]

[:en]SPREADING JOY  When Janet was teaching English in a school overseas, the atmosphere was gloomy and depressing.  But Janet was a believer who shared her friendliness, smile, and joy.  Little by little, the school atmosphere changed.  Janet was the one who brought the joy of the Lord to the school. God sent an angel to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (12/20/18)[:]