[:en]Warnings against adultery: Sexual immorality is like walking a path that leads to death. The lips of an adulteress drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end, she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her path is crooked and her steps lead straight to the grace (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 4[:]
[:en]Wisdom is Supreme! “Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you” (vs. 5-6) “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 3[:]
[:en]Wisdom words to ponder: “Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (vs. 5-6) “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/08/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 12 Biblical Truth: Proverbs 12 talks about righteousness and contrasts it with wickedness. Righteousness involves our heart, character, speech, plans, acts towards people, and choices. A righteous man applies God’s word in this world. He conducts himself in obedience to God in practical matters of everyday life. Personal Application: Jesuit Pedro Arrupe… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/08/17)[:]
[:en]After Moses died, God chose Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land. The first stronghold they faced was the city of Jericho. When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front with a drawn sword in his hand. When he recognized him, he fell face down to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/08/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Romans 1[:]
[:en]Paul wrote this letter to the church in Rome in Ad56 or 57. The theme of this letter is RIGHTEOUSNESS. He emphasized that “The righteous will live by faith” (v. 17). He was not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, first to the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Romans 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 2[:]
[:en]Benefits of wisdom: It gives victory to the upright (v. 7a) It is a shield to the blameless (v. 7b) It guards the course of the just and protects the ways of the faithful (v. 8) It will give you discretion to protect you and understanding to guard you (v. 11) It will save you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 1[:]
[:en]Wisdom can make you understand words of insight (v2). It can discipline your life to do what is right and just and fair (v. 3). It can prevent you from being enticed by sinners who go after ill-gotten wealth (vs. 10-*19). They key to obtain wisdom is the fear of the Lord (v. 7). Those… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Proverbs 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/07/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Proverbs 11 Biblical Truth: Almost everything in this world can be bought except inner peace. Solomon showed us the key to have inner peace is by living a righteous life and loving people. Personal Ap0plication: If you have a feeling that there is something not right within your heart and mind, ask God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/07/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/07/17)[:]
[:en]In 1961, US Senator Robert Kennedy visited South Africa. He offered words of hope to opponents of apartheid in his famous “Ripple of Hope” speech at the University of Cape Town. At this present age, hope seems scarce. But for followers of Christ, there is an ultimate hope. Peter wrote: “Praise be to the God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/07/17)[:]