Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]ALL OF ME The hymn “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” written by Isaac Watts ushered us into the presence of Christ at the crucifixion.   He described the awful moments of Jesus  on the cross.  How His head, His hands, and His feet being tortured so that sorrow and love met and mingled down.  The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/1/19)[:]

[:en]A CHUCKLE IN THE DARKNESS The Gospel is about the birth of Christ, His crucifixion, and His resurrection.  It is a simple message of salvation – “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16)  God’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/28/19)[:]

[:en]COMPLETE ACCESS When you ride a plane, there are seats designated for the economy class, business class and first class.  The size of seats, the food given and service rendered are not the same.  The Key is the price you pay. Jesus took our penalty and offered His life for us so that we can… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/26/19)[:]

[:en]WHOLEHEARTED? There were 12 men who were tasked to explore the Promised Land and gave a report to Moses and the people.  Ten men caused the people to lose heart and grumbled against God, which led to forty years of wandering in the desert.  Only two, Joshua and Caleb believed in God’s promises and were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/25/19)[:]

[:en]THE LAND OF “WHAT IS” The land we live may be a place of regret, doubt, hopelessness and sorrow.  But there is a land of “What is” where we can find hope, encouragement and comfort.  And that is the place where God resides, the heavenly home. We cannot avoid the tragedies of life.  But we… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/24/19)[:]

[:en]PRESS ON Apostle Paul compared the Christian life to a race.  He wrote:  “I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.  But one thing I do:  Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.  I press on toward the goal to win the prize” (Phil. 3:13-14).  Paul did not… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/23/19)[:]

[:en]PERFECT IDEALS VERSUS ABSOLUTE GRACE God’s perfect ideal for us is to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect (Mat. 5:48).  He commands us to “Love the Lord your God wiht all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Mat. 22:37).  But no one has completely fulfilled His ideals… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/22/19)[:]

[:en]THE VIRAL GOSPEL Apost Paul commended the Christians in Thessalonica for their bold and joyful witness to Jesus (1 Thes. 1:8).  The message of the gospel went viral through them.  In spite of difficutles and persecution, they continued to proclaim the Kingdom of God. May we, who have received the gospel message also convey the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/21/19)[:]

[:en]RIVER TREE A tree that is planted by the water will always flourish.  It does not have to worry about weather reports, withering temperatures or an uncertain future.  Nourished and cooled by the river, its roots holds firm to the ground with its leaves offering shade for comfort and its fruits for nourishment. By contrast,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/20/19)[:]

[:en]BETTER THAN A PINATA In a Mexican party, there is always a pinata – a carton or clay container filled with candies and treats.  Children stike it with a stick and try to break it, hoping to enjoy its contents. Monks used the pinatas in the 16th to teach lessons to the indigenous people of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (2/19/19)[:]