Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]There are times in our lives when the Lord will smooth our our rough edges.  He may use the sharp word between friends as iron sharpening iron.  King Solomon wrote in Proverbs his wisdom about relationship.  “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Ps. 27:17)  The process may be hurting but the Lord… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/26/18)[:]

[:en]Friends are important in our lives.  That is why there are may Bible verses that  mention about friends: “A man of many companions may come to ruin but there is a friend who stick close than a brother” (Prov. 18:24) “Greater love has no one than this:  that he lay down his life for his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/28/18)[:]

[:en]A test match in the game of cricket can be grueling.  Competitors play from 11 A.M.to 6 P.M. with lunch and tea breaks, but the games can last up to five days.  It is a test of endurance as well as skill. The test we face in life is challenging.  The long search for a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/25/18)[:]

[:en]What can fear do to you?  It paints a picture of helplessness and hopelessness.  It steals your peace and concentration.  What are you fearful about?  Loss of job, failure of business, broken relationship, health of our love ones, safety of our family. Whenever fear and worries strike, read David’s prayer in Psalm 34:  “I sought… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/18)[:]

[:en]The harsh Russian winter was the cause of Napoleon’s defeat in Russia 200 years ago.  One specific problem was that of the “HORSESHOE”.  The horses that carried the supplies slipped on icy roads because they were wearing summer horseshoes.  The failure of supplies reduced his 400,000 strong army to 10,000.  The slip and unawareness of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/24/18)[:]

[:en]We are called “Human Race” because we are always racing after time.  Each day, we have work to do, appointments to keep, people to care for, obligations to fulfill, meetings to attend, etc.  Many of us are rushing from one matter to another. When the apostles gathered around Jesus, He said to them, “Come with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/22/18)[:]

[:en]God commissioned Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach repentance, but Jonah ran away and headed for Tarshish.  As a result he was swallowed by a fish for 3 days and 3 nights.  From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the Lord, and the Lord commanded the fish to vomit Jonah into the dry land.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/21/18)[:]

[:en]Most of us have experienced FEAR in our lives.  But we need not be afraid because Jesus understands our fears.  He had lived on this earth as human and endured the same types of trouble we face.  By confiding our fears to Him, he relates to our distress and loneliness.  He understands our sufferings.  He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/20/18)[:]

[:en]There are many things in this world that require us to WAIT – expectant mother in the delivering process, consultation with a doctor, board exam results, medical diagnosis outcome,  job application acceptance,  return of a loved one, etc.  The word WAIT in the Bible often means “to look eagerly for, to hope, and to expect” … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/19/18)[:]

[:en]In Psalm 20:7, David said: “Some trust in chariots and some in horse, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God”.  Chariots and horses present material and human assets which are useful in daily life but they don’t give us the security in times of trouble.  For those who trust in their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/18/18)[:]