Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/9/18)[:]

[:en]UNITED IN CHRIST When Jesus chose His disciples, they all came from diferent profession and background.  Matthew was a tax collector working for the Romans, whom the Jews regarded as traitor by.  Simon, the Zealot, hated Rome and sought to overturn it through agression and violence.  But despite of opposing political beliefs, they followed Christ… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/9/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (10/7/18)[:]

[:en]HOLD ON TO THE CROSS OF CHRIST In 1856. Charles Spurgeon, the great London preacher, founded the Pastor’s College to train men for the Christian ministry.  It was renamed Spuirgeon’s College in 1923.  Today’s college crest shows a hand grasping a cross and the Latin words., Et Teneo, Et Teneor, which means “I hold and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “OUr Daily Bread” (10/7/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/6/18)[:]

[:en]PRAISING AND  PETITIONING David Wilkerson was the founder of Teen Challenge, a ministry to at-risk youth that started in New York City.  He sold his television and committed to pray for two hours each night in lieu of his TV watching time.   He praise God and asked God for help. During the temple dedication, King… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/6/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/8/18)[:]

[:en]THE LIVING WATER Jesus met a Samaritan woman at the well in Samaria.  He told her that he had living water that can quench her thirst eternally.  Those who drink of it will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.  (John 4:14) Jesus is the sole source of living water. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/8/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/5/18)[:]

[:en]SMILE – A RELAXING MEDICINE The Bible teaches us to ” get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Eph. 4:31-32) When there is tension, anger or bitterness, remember… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/5/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/4/18)[:]

[:en]ARE YOU REALLY FREE? Jim served in the Eighth Air Force, the “Mighty Eighth” during World War II.  During the war, the Eighth Air Force suffered over 47,000 injuries and more than 26,000 deaths.  Jim was one of those shot down and held as a prisoner of war.  Jim told of the absolute joy he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/4/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/3/18)[:]

[:en]YES OR NO TO OUTSIDERS? There is a common proverb in the remote region of Ghana which says: “Chop time, no friend” which means friends and outsiders are not allowed during mealtime. However, culture differs in other countries.  In the Philippines, when you visit someone during mealtime, the host will invite you to dine with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/3/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/2/18)[:]

[:en]REMEMBER ME Until now, I still like the piano piece of “Remember Me”.  That reminds me of the Last Supper when Jesus took  bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them saying:  “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). Many times, we have a short… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/2/18)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/30/18)[:]

[:en]FAITH What is faith?  Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Heb. 11:1) Abraham was called the “Faither of Faith” because he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strenthened in his faith and gave glory to God” (Rom. 4:20) … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/30/18)[:]