Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]When Hagar ran away, she met an angel in the desert which said:  “I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to count”.  And  the angel named Hagar’s son Ishmael, which means “God hears” (Gen. 16:10-11),  In response, Hagar gave God the name “Your are the God who sees me”… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/28/18)[:]

[:en]When God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses refused to accept the mantle of leadership.  His excuse was he was not eloquent and he was slow of speech (Ex. 4:10)  But God replied him saying:  “Who gave man his mouth?  Who makes him deaf or mute?  Who gives him sight or… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/27/18)[:]

[:en]Believers are a “chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 29).  As such, we have to live a lifestyle that honors Him.  Peter urged us to “abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul” (1 Peter 29:11) and to have behavior worthy of Christ.  In his letter… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/26/18)[:]

[:en]As a person grows old, there is a tendency for loss of short-term memory.  People are afraid to have dementia.  But Dr. Benjamin Mas, an expert of the topic of Alzheimer’s disease says that patients’ brains are often so “well worn” and “habitual” that they can hear an old hymn and sing along to every… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/25/18)[:]

[:en]There was a 1700 hill in Mexico called the Cerro del Borrego or “Hill of the Sheep”  When the French army invaded Mexico, the Mexican army established its position at the top of the hill.  However, the Mexican general failed to guard access to the top.  So while the Mexican troops were sleeping, the French… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/24/18)[:]

[:en]Communication is the key to a good relationship.  We establish close relationship by bonding together, talking and listening with each other.  This is also true with our relationship with the Lord.  We need a devotional time to talk to God (praying) and listening to Him (reading the Scripture).  That is essential for our spiritual growth.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/23/18)[:]

[:en]Elaine got a bad fall and was covering at the hospital.  When she was about to leave the hospital, the hospital worker placed a bright yellow bracelet on her wrist which read:  “Fall Risk”.  That phrase meant:  Watch this person carefully.  She may be unsteady on her feet.  Help her get from place to place.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/22/18)[:]

[:en]While standing in line for a popular attraction at Disneyland, David McCasland noticed that most people were talking and smiling instead of complaining about the long wait.  The waiting became an enjoyable experience because people were with friends, families, groups and they were talking and sharing their experiences Christian life is also meant to live… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/21/18)[:]

[:en]Before entering Canaan, the promised land, God told Moses to send 12 spies to assess the land and make a report.  Among the 12, ten said “we can’t” while two said “we can”.  The ten compared the giants with themselves but the two – Caleb and Joshua – compared the giants with God.  They said: … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/20/18)[:]

[:en]”Comparison obsession” is common today.  Siblings, students, business executives, stock analysts, layers, doctors, teachers and other professionals are obsessed with comparing their own achievements against those of others.  They define success based on external criteria and diminish their satisfaction and commitment. When we compare ourselves with others, it results in two scenarios.  Either we become… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/19/18)[:]