Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]A TREASURE TO BE SHARED  In March 1974, Chinese farmers were diging a well and discovered the buried Terracotta Army.  The Terracotta Army had 8000 soldiers, 150 cavalry horses and 130 chariots drawn by 520 horses.  The treasure hidden for centuries had become a popular tourist attraction in China. As followers of Christ, we also… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/19/19)[:]

[:en]LONG SHADOWS The evangelist Dwight Moody and his musician Ira Sankey had held meetings in the British Isles more than 120 years ago, and their influence still exists until the present generation. Let us emulate the example of Dwight Moody by thinking of ways to cast long shadows of influence for God to people around… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/18/19)[:]

[:en]FINDING LIFE When calamity comes, when you are in distress, worried, in pain, discouraged, hopeless and in trouble, it seems worthless to continue living.  But remember God says:  “Because I live, you also will live” (Johnm 14:19) Life can present despairing moments, but Jesus can give us a rich, satisfying and new life. – (Poh… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/17/19)[:]

[:en]THE VALLEY OF BLESSINGS When an invading army was approaching the people of Judah, their king prayed: “If calamity comes … we will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us” (2 Chron. 20:9)  God responded:  “Go out to face your enemies tomorrow, and the Lord wil be with you” (2… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/16/19)[:]

[:en]LOSING TO FIND When the disciples committed their lives to share the Gospel, Jesus asked them to love Him more than their mothers or fathers, sons or daughters. (Mat. 10:37)  His words came in a culture where families were the cornerstone of the society and highly valued.  But He promised that if they would lose… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/15/19)[:]

[:en]GROWING IN THE WIND When evening came, Jesus and his disciples were in a boat.  During the night,  a furious squall came up and the waves broke over the boast, so that it was nearly swamped.  Jesus was sleeping on a cushion in the stern.  In a panic, they woke Him and said to him,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/14/19)[:]

[:en]REMEMBER WHEN The Psalmist reminded us of God’s tender mercies when He wrote: “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Ps. 126:3).  Indeed, God’s compassion for us was manifested when His Son Jesus died for us at the cross.  Our Lord has shown us unfathomable kindness for “his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/13/19)[:]

[:en]NOTHING HIDDEN With the advance technology that we have today, millions of people with smartphones can capture daily images ranging from birthday parties to bank robberies.  This has somehow increased our security but also diminished our privacy because we live in a global, cameras-everywhere society. There is also a magnificent surveillance camera that exposes us. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/12/19)[:]

[:en]WORK TOGETHER “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).  When Paul used the word “God works” he used it in the context of suffering.  He wanted the Romans to know that God did not cause their… Continue reading [:en] Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/11/19)[:]

[:en]RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Ruth was a foreigner, an emigrant from Moab.  She was living in a strange land whose language and culture she did not understand.  She was a poor widow who depended on the charity of someone who could took notice of her. There was one Israelite who showed kindness to her by… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/10/19)[:]