Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]Paul preached that salvation is by grace through faith alone.   But some Jewish Christians believe that the Gentiles must be circumcised to be truly saved.  They accused Paul of being a self-appointed apostle and his gospel was never approved by the apostles. (Gal 2:1-10) Despite the pressure, he stood firm to his conviction because he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/20/17)[:]

[:en]Electronics or appliances always have manual or instruction book included in their products for us to follow.  God who made us also has a guide book – the Bible –  to give directions for our life’s journey.   He wants us to follow His  greatest commandment:  “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/19/17)[:]

[:en]The location of Rjukan, Norway with sheer mountains and its northern latitude makes it impossible for natural sunlight to be seen from October to March.  So the citizens installed large mirrors on the mountain side to reflect the sun rays and beam sunlight into the town square.  As the giant mirror rotates with the rising… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/18/17)[:]

[:en]God told the Israelites through Isaiah that He will give His children comfort and peace as a mother comforts and cares for her child around on her side.  Paul also said that the Lord is the one who comforts us in all our troubles (2 Cor. 1:3-4) Therefore, we can depend on His love to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/17/17)[:]

[:en]April 25, 2015 marked the 100th commemoration of ANZAC Day.  It was celebrated each year by both Australian and New Zealand to honor the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought together during World War 1.  Soldiers from both countries united together to engage in the struggle of war. Paul… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/16/17)[:]

[:en]In a world full of trouble, struggle and woes, we used to complain and forget to give thanks.  However, Psalms 100 exhorts God’s people to be glad, joyful and thankful.  Philippians 4:4 says:  Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, Rejoice!”. Do not let the brutality of the world take away your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/15/17)[:]

[:en]During the time of King Hezekiah, the Assyrian armies trapped the people of Jerusalem inside its walls where they faced the hopeless prospect of starvation – enduring siege.  But then Hezekiah prayed:  “Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, you alone are God over all kingdoms of the earth.  Deliver us from his hand so that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/14/17)[:]

[:en]Corpse flower is a tropical plant that flowers only once every several years.  Its blooming is a spectacle because once opened, the huge spiky beautiful red bloom smells like rotten meat.  Because of its putrid fragrance, the flower attracts flies and beetles that are looking for rotting meat.  But there is no nectar. Like corpse… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/13/17)[:]

[:en]It was a joy to see how the geese cared for each other and the way they moved in straight lines in the water and in majestic V-formation in the air.  but the less beautiful truth about them is they ruin your lawn and leave behind a messy adventure in the yard. We meet difficult… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/12/17)[:]

[:en]Daniel was a busy man with high government position in the ancient Kingdom of Babylon.  But despite of his busy schedule, he got down on his knees and prayed 3 times a day, giving thanks to his God just as he had done before. (Dan. 6:10)  This routine helped him develop a strong faith that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (11/11/17)[:]