Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]When Jonah was swallowed by a fish in the deep ocean, he cried to the Lord.  God heard his prayer and commanded the fish to vomit him out into the dry land (v. 10) Sin creates distance between God and you.  But you can still look up from the lowest point of your life and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/30/17)[:]

[:en]The scripture described the coming of the Lord will be a time when the sun and the moon will no longer be our light by day nor the brightness of the moon shine on you by night.  For the Lord will be your everlasting light and your God will be your glory. (Isa 60:19).  And… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/29/17)[:]

[:en]When Paul was imprisoned in Rome, he needed the continuing encouragement and companionship of trusted friend.  Yet  he sent 21 of his closest comrades – Timothy and Epaphroditus to help the followers of Jesus in Philippi . (Phi. 2:19-30) You can benefit someone if you give away your time, friendship, encouragement, a listening ear or… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/28/17)[:]

[:en]In 1780, Robert Raikes desired to help the poor and the illiterate children in London.  He hired some women to start the “Sunday School” by using the Bible as their textbook.  The teachers taught the poorest children of London to read and know the Bible.  By 1831, the “Sunday School” in Great Britain reached more… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/27/17)[:zh]Thoughts from “Ou[:]

[:en]Paul was a fiery persecutor of Christians.  But when he encountered Jesus, he became a new creation totally devoted to proclaiming the gospel. We were once lost in sin and  were saved by the grace of God.  Since you accepted Christ as your personal Savior, are you a new creation?  Has your old gone and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from”Our Daily Bread” (9/26/17)[:]

[:en]Walking is an ordinary thing.  But parents are very excited when the see their child starts to walk the first step.  It is a special moment of joy. In the same manner, we are adopted children of God.  God would also view with eagerness as He watches us taking the first step of our spiritual… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/25/17)[:]

[:en]American swimmer Dora Torres broke the US record for the 50 meters free style.  But before she was able to attain the glory, she also encountered obstacles in her athletic career:  injuries, surgery and twice the age of her competitors.  But she never let those obstacles hinder her from pursuing her goal.  The setbacks had… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/24/17)[:]

[:en]There is Someone greater than earthly love.  Someone who first loved us because He sacrificed His life for us.  His love heals our wounds and satisfies our needs.  His fragrance is better than any ointment.  His beauty is beyond description. Do you love Jesus?[:]

[:en]As Dave Egner was fishing quietly at the water of Piatt Lake, a large small mouth bass approached the tempting night crawler on his fishhook.  It stared at it and backed into the weeds.  this happened several times until he spotted the hook.  The he whipped his tail and disappeared. Satan is like that tempting… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/22/17)[:]

[:en]Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes wrote:  “Anyone who is among the living has hope” (Eccl. 9:4)  While we are still alive, we can still enjoy the world around us.  We can eat and drink and be happy.  We can do many things – encourage people, pray for others, show love and care.  We have to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/21/17)[:]