[:en]When we fall into trap of our daily routine, life becomes monotonous without purpose. Apostle Paul wanted to effectively make the Gospel know. “I do not run like someone running aimlessly. I do not fight like boxer beating the air” (1 Cor. 9:20). Paul belied that he could serve the Lord in every situation. As… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/27/17)[:]
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[:en]Nelson Mandela who opposed the South African apartheid regime was imprisoned for almost 3 decades. But he never used words lightly because he knew real speech can impact on the way people live and die. King Solomon wrote about the power of words. “The tongue has the power of life and death” (Prov. 18:21). It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/26/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 49-72[:]
[:en]ZAYIN (vs. 49-56) When you are suffering, His word gives you hope (v.1), his promises preserve your life (v. 50) and his laws bring comfort (v. 52). So, keep His laws and obey his precepts (v. 55-56) HETH (vs. 57-64) The choice of friend is important in your life. Good friends can make you but… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 49-72[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119:17-48[:]
[:en]GIMEL (vs. 17-24) We are a stranger on earth. We need a “road map” to guide our ways. His Word serves as our counselors to lead us in the right path. Meditate on his decrees (v 23) and delight in his statues (v. 24). God’s word can preserve us (v. 25),, teach us, (v. 26)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119:17-48[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 1-16[:]
[:en]This is the longest chapter in the book of Psalm. Its central theme is about the Word of God. It has 22 sections of 8 lines each and the line in each section begins with the Hebrew alphabet. There are 8 synonyms of God’s Word in NASV Version : law – Torah (v. 1), testimonies… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 119: 1-16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/25/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 15:29-39 Biblical Truth: When Jesus fed the 5000, he did 4 actions. He “took’ the bread, “gave thanks”, “broke it” and “gave it” to His disciples. These same four actions of Jesus are repeated during the Lord’s supper (Mat. 26:26). And the Road to Emmaus, Jesus walked along with two men and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/25/17)[:]
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[:en]This verse in Romans 8:28 “We know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose has bee used to comfort people who are suffering misfortune in life. Take hymn writer Fanny Crosby as an example. She was blind at the age… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/25/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 25-26[:]
[:en]Porcius Festus succeeded Felix and convened the court. Paul was presented and he appealed to Caesar. King Agrippa and Bernia arrived at Caesarea and were able to hear Paul speak. Paul made his defense by telling his testimony of conversion and citing that he was accused because of his belief in the resurrection of Christ. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 25-26[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 118[:]
[:en]”For His love endures forever” was repeated five times with the following confirmation: “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid, what can man do to me?” (v. 6) – Do not be afraid of what anyone can do to you because the Lord is on your side. Take His word of assurance… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 118[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 117[:]
[:en]The shortest Psalm with only two verses but with deep meaning. First, he told all the nations and people to praise and extol Him. (v. 1) But this is only possible if the people of the world know him and believe in Him. That places us with the responsibility to make his name known and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 117[:]