Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]I AM WITH YOU Jesus told Jeremiah, “You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you” (jer. 1:7).  Jesus told His disciples:  “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves” (Mat. 10:16). When you share the gospel, you may encounter persecutions and trials.  When you live for Christ,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/23/18)[:]

[:en]LOVING AND CARING When the Southern California economy took an economy downturn several years ago, Pastor Bob Johnson scheduled a meeting with the mayor and offered his help.  Together, they came came up with a plan to address several pressing needs.  The seniors needed visitors to cheer them up.  Foster children needed families.  Many kids… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/22/18)[:]

[:en]GOD’S FAITHFULNESS AND MERCY A famous hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” was written by Thomas Chisholm (1866-1960).  Born in a log cabin in Franklin Kentucky, he became a Christian at 27 and entered the ministry at 36.  However, poor health forced him to retire the ministry after just one year.  During the rest of his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/21/18)[:]

[:en]YOUR JOURNEY Our life’s journey is a mystery.  We do not know what is ahead of us.  We can never tell what things can happen in the future.  On our way, we encounter mountains and valleys, rivers and plains, crowded highways and lonely road.  We experience highs and lows, joys and sorrows, conflict and loss,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/20/18)[:]

[:en]TELL IT TO JESUS I love to sing this song “Tell It To Jesus” written by Jeremiah Rankin because you can tell ALL — your burden, your grief, your pain, your sorrows, your tears, your anxieties  your troubles, your problems, your temptations, your fears, your weaknesses, your doubts, your sickness, and your needs to Jesus. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/17/18)[:]

[:en]PRESS ON! The Thessalonian Christians were pleasing God through their lives.  Paul encouraged them to continue to live more and more like Christ. How about you?  Is your life pleasing to God?  Are you continuing on your faith?  Do you encourage someone to continue following and serving Jesus? Let imitate Paul to encourage someone today… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/16/18)[:]

[:en]RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S SACRIFICE Adam brought condemnation to the world but Jesus brought salvation to those who believe in Him (Rom. 5:12-19).  Jesus laid down His life so that we can be free from sin and reap the harvest of eternal life.  Siimilarly, we have to sacrifice for others by depriving ourselves of material goods… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/14/18)[:]

[:en]RUDE, UNGRATEFUL AND FOOLISH When David was running from Saul, he provded security detail for the sheep of a wealthy man named Nabal.  When David learned that Nabal was shearing those sheep and celebrating with a feast, he sent ten of his men to politely ask for food as remuneration for these duties.  (1 Sam.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/12/18)[:]

[:en]BE AT PEACE WITH ONE ANOTHER On the last day of the US Civil War, officer Joshua Chamberlain was in command of the Union army.  His soldiers lined up on both sides of the road that the Confederate Army had to march down in surrender.  One wrong word or one belligerant act and the longed-for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/11/18)[:]

[:en]DOING THE OPPOSITE Here are some counterintuitive principles from the Bible which seem to be contrary to what is considered as natural:  Keeping rules of human commands and teachings can not draw us closer to God. (Col. 2:20-22) “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things”  (Col. 3:2) “Whoever loses their life for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/10/18)[:]