Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]In Hebrews 9:27-28, it says:  “Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.  Jesus… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/18/18)[:]

[:en]When David were threatened by his enemies, he was overwhelmed with fear and stress.  He ran away and hid in the cave.  He was experiencing mental, physical and emotional anguish.  While in distress, he found a way to escape by resting in God.  He said:  “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/17/18)[:]

[:en]God has given us the fragrance of Christ Himself so we can become a sweet-smelling fragrance pleasing to others.   Let us show love to others by being generous and caring.  Let us share the gospel with others so that they can find a way to salvation.  Let us pray to God to allow the Holy… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/16/18)[:]

[:en]The Church represents the “body of Christ”.  The head of the church is Christ.  The arms, legs, ears, eyes are you and me.   We are therefore called to represent in flesh what Christ did. Jesus taught the beatitudes.  He fed the 5000.  He provided their needs.   He healed the sick.  He comforted those in sorrow. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/15/18)[:]

[:en]In 2016. theater companies in Britain and around the world staged special productions to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.  He was considered as the greatest playwright in the English language and Ben Johnson wrote that “he was not of an age, but for all time”. Jesus is the only person… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/14/18)[:]

[:en]Among the Fruit of the Spirit, the most difficult one for me is “self-control”.  I cannot control my time spent in facebook.  I cannot control my eating appetite.   Sometimes I cannot control my temper.  And according to Paul, the only way to gain self-control is by allowing the Holy Spirit to control us.   Paul used… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/13/18)[:]

[:en]The Parable of the 10 Virgins was about 10 virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Five of them were foolish because they did not take any oil with them.  The other five were wise because they took oils in jars along with their lamp.  When the bridegroom came at… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/12/18)[:]

[:en]On Sept 11, 2001, Stanley Praimnath was working on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center South Tower when he saw an airplane flying directly toward him.  Stanley prayed an emergency prayer as he dove under a desk for protection :  “Lord, I cannot do this.  You take over!”  Stanley was trapped behind a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/11/18)[:]

[:en]Before Jesus ascended to heaven, he gave this command:  Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the  Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/10/18)[:]

[:en]The heart of Jesus’ mission and message is LOVE.  What is the definition of LOVE?   ( 1 Cor. 13:4-8) Love is: Patient Kind It rejoices with the truth It protects It trusts It hopes It always perseveres It never fails Love is not: Does not envy It does not boast It is not proud It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/9/18)[:]