Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]THE POWER OF EMPATHY Empathy is the power to understand and share the feelings of another.  During a time of severe persecution against the followers of Jesus, the writer of Hebrews urged fellow believers to “continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/29/19)[:]

[:en]HARVEST AND THANKSGIVING Several thousand years ago, God spoke directly to Moses and instituted a new festival for His people.  In Exodus 23:16, God said: “Celebrate the Festival of of Harvest with the firstfruits of the crops you sow in your field”. Today different countries around the world also celebrate the land’s bounty.  In Ghana,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/28/19)[:]

[:en]ROOTED IN GOD Prophet Jeremiah related the image of trees flourishing and perishing to God’s people who either trust in the Lord or ignore His ways.  Those who follow God will send their roots into soil near water and will bear fruit (Jer. 17:8), but those who follow their own hearts will be like a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/28/19)[:]

[:en]KNOWING BETTER When Josiah discovered the Book of the Law that was lost in the temple for so many years, he grieved having ignorantly missed God’s fullest and best intentions for His people. (2 Kings 22:11).  After finding the Law, he learned better how to honor God.  With his newfound knowledge, he led the people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/27/19)[:]

[:en]GOD KNOWS When we do something for others, sometimes we feel unappreciated.  But the Scripture reminds us that God knows what we are doing.  He sees what others don’t.  And it pleases Him when we serve for His sake — not for man’s praise. Jesus teaches us this:  “Be careful not to do your acts… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/26/19)[:]

[:en]BEING HUMAN BEINGS When the first century Christians were suffering under the Roman persecution, Peter gave this instruction:  “All of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble” (1 Peter 3:8) The best response to humans in crisis is to be human, to be aware that we are all the same. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/25/19)[:]

[:en]THE HEART’S TRUE HOME Human beings have the instinct of being adventurous.  We climb high mountains, ski near-vertical slopes, run the most difficult and dangerous rapids, and challenge the forces of nature.  We want to pursue, pursue, and pursue because we want to find something. God is our heart’s true home.  Father Augustine once said:… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/24/19)[:]

[:en]OUR POWERFUL GOD Through prophet Amos, the Lord reminded His people of His power.  “He who forms the mountains, creates the wind, and reveals His thoughts to man, He who turns dawn to darkness and treads the high place of the earth — the Lord God Almighty is His name” (Amos 4:13) Indeed, our God… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/23/19)[:]

[:en]MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE In Psalm 98, David wrote “Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for him.  The Lord has made His salvation known and revealed His righteousness to the nations.  He has remembered His love and His… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/22/19)[:]

[:en]HELICOPTER SEEDS Children loved to catch the “helicopter seeds” that fell from maple trees.  Each seed resembles a wing. In late spring, they twirl to the ground like helicopter’s rotor blades.  The seeds’ purpose is not to fly, but to fall to earth and grow into trees. Jesus said:  “Unless a kernel of wheat falls… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/21/19)[:]