[:en]King Abijah’s heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. But as Judah prepared for war against Israel, Abijah knew to turn to the one true God instead of worshiping pagan gods. “The people of Judah were victorious because they relied on the Lord, the God of their ancestors. (2 Chro. 13:18) Come to Jesus. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/18/18)[:]
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[:en]During his ministry, Paul needed people to “pick him up” in times of distress, discouragement and despair. They served alongside him, met his needs and prayed for him. Among them were Phoebe, Priscilla and Aquila, Rufu’s mother, and Gaius, who showed him hospitality. We all need friends to “pick us up” and we also know… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/17/18)[:]
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[:en]Vaclav Havel was formerly a political prisoner of Czechoslovakia. In 1989, he was elected as the first president of Czechoslovakia. When he died in 2011, the former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright described him as the one who had “brought the light to the places of deep darkness” during the funeral service held in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” [:]
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[:en]The Psalmist in Proverb 22:1 says: “A good name is more desirable than great riches”. The Chinese proverb says: “A tiger leaves behind him his skin, while a man his reputation” Think about what kind of legacy you are going to leave for your family, friends, and neighbors. It is not your resume, your wealth that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/15/18)[:]
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[:en]We thank God for giving us our earthly father to care for us and provide our needs. We are especially grateful to have a Heavenly Father who is ever-present, all-knowing, and forgiving. We can come into His presence and tell Him all our struggles, sorrows, and problems. We can seek comfort from Him for He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/14/18)[:]
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[:en]We are created in the image of God. But God is far beyond our understanding. “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than yours thoughts” (Isa. 55:89-98) Even… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/13/18)[:]
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[:en]With the advance age of science and technology, personal computers, mobile phones and internet have influenced our thinking to a large extent. Facebook, instagram, twitter have flooded our minds with a lot of info and shape our thoughts chipping away our own capacity for concentration and contemplation. Paul sent a message to the Christians in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/12/18)[:]
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[:en]”The Lord is your shade at your right hand” (Ps. 121:3) This manifests the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness in times of sunshine or times of rain. He always forms a protective covering over us so that we can take shelter in Him. The maker of heaven and earth is our refuge and an ever present… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/10/18)[:]
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[:en]Jesus said: “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself that where I am you may be also”(John 14:3). In Revelation 22:7 Jesus says: “Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book” Are you … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/8/18)[:]
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[:en]When Jesus’ disciples kept the children away from Him, He was angry saying: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them” (Mark 10:14). Jesus showed mercy to the helpless. He reached out to a despised ethnic group. He made the Good Samaritan the hero of His parable. (Luke 10:25-37) He offered… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/7/18)[:]