Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]When the Israelites were captive in Babylon, God moved Cyrus to release them and give them the permission to go home and rebuild their temple. Today, God can also move the hearts of leaders to accomplish His will.  “For the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord” (Prov. 21:1) and “There is no… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/04/17)[:]

[:en]When Apostle Paul knew that his life would soon end, he wrote a letter of farewell and encouragement to Timothy,  whom he considered a “son in the faith”.    “The time for my departure is near.  I have fought the good fight.  I have finished the race.  I have kept the faith.  Now, there is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/03/17)[:]

[:en]Bush fires are regular occurrences in Ghana during dry season.  Many acres of farmland were set ablaze due to cigarette buts carelessly thrown by the roadside. James described the tongue as ” a world of evil among the parts of the body.  It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/02/17)[:]

[:en]The St. Olaf Choir from Northfield, Minnesota is renowned for its excellence.  All members are chosen based not only on how well they sing but also on how they sound as part of the whole.  They agree to make the choir their first priority and commit to a rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule.  During their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/01/17)[:]

[:en]A Brazilian architect, Hector da Silva Costa designed a famous statue “CHRIST THE REDEEMER” that overlooked the city of Rio de Janeiro.  The statue is a model of Christ with His arms extended so that His body forms the shape of a cross.  He hoped that this statue would emerge as the first image from… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/30/17)[:]

[:en]When the two angels sent by God came to rescue Lot and his family from the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, they encountered resistances.  Lot’s son-in-law thought that it was a joke (Gen. 19:14) and Lot hesitated to go.  So the two angels grasped his hands, and the hands of his wife and of his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/29/17)[:]

[:en]”Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord.  Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.  May the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth bless you from Zion” (Ps. 134). Although this Psalm has only 3 verses, but it is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/28/17)[:]

[:en]When you share the Gospel, be sure to  tell the whole story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.[:]

[:en]Prophet Elisha was able to see the supernatural work that God was doing.  He told his fearful servants:  “Don’t be afraid.,  Those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (2 Kings 6:16)  Then the Lord opened his eyes and he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/26/17)[:]

[:en]In Rome, there were popular games of death.  The Roman citizens enjoyed seeing Christians being fed to the lions.  They also had games of gladiators watching them kill each other.  One day, Telemachus, a desert monk came to see the game.  He was unable to tolerate the bloodlust of this popular pastime.  He cried out… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (6/25/17)[:]