Tag: Our Daily Bread

[:en]There is a little village of Rjukan, Norway, which is located in a valley at the foot of the towering Gaustatoppen mountain.  This town received no sunlight for nearly half of the year.  In 2005, a local artist began “The Mirror Project” by placing the mirrors at the top of the mountain to reflect the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/23/17)[:]

[:en]All believers are followers of Christ in the family of faith.  We are called to serve one another in His grace and love.  Let us share our lives together with friendship , encouragement and care.  Let us help one another with a willing and graceful heart.[:]

[:en]In a court proceeding, if the defendant is innocent, he is acquitted.  But if he is guilt, he must face his sentence. God is both a refuge and a judge to the people of Nineveh.  When Jonah went to preach God’s forgiveness, the people of Nineveh repented and the land was saved.  After 100 years,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/21/17)[:]

[:en]When the Israel nation was oppressed by the Philistines, Samson was a gift of hope born in a troubled time. Christ was born to rescue us from despair.  He is a light to shine on those living in darkness.  He is our guide into the path of peace.[:zh]當以色列國家被非利士人壓迫的時候，Samson是一個希望的禮物，出現在一個困擾的時期。 基督誕生來救我們絕望。 他是照亮那些生活在黑暗中的人的光芒。 他是我們走和平之路的指南。[:]

[:en]All of us needs a place to stay, a place to rest, and a place to find comfort and be safe.  Jesus Promises a place for us.  “Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God, trust also in me.  In my Father’s house are many rooms. … I am going there to prepare… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/19/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/19/17)[:]

[:en]Jesus was tempted by Satan to take short cuts.  He approached Him when He was tired and hungry.  He offered Him immediate satisfaction, a magic show off of power and all the glory and material things in the world.  But Jesus refused to take short cuts.  For three times, He held firm to God’s Word.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/18/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/18/17)[:]

[:en]We do not want unwelcome visitors to enter our house.  But there is an unwelcome visitor that often intrudes in our lives and that is suffering.  But trials can become the instrument of God to make us more like Christ.  “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/17/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/17/17)[:]

[:en]Charles Ponzi’s name will be forever associated with the financial fraud scheme he invented.  In 1920, he began offering investors a 50% return on their money in 45 days and a 100% return in 90 days.  Investors poured in money and Ponzi used money from new investors to pay prior investors and fund his lavish… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/16/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/16/17)[:]

[:en]A renown evangelist Billy Graham is a man of prayer.  He prayed when he gets up.  He prayed while eating breakfast.  He prayed while in the car.  And he prayed all the way to his work.  We should develop prayer as a way of life to lift our voice to the Lord and to fill… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/15/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/15/17)[:]

[:en]While the Israelites were in the wilderness, they had a terrifying experience near Mt. Sinai when God descended on the mountain top.  They asked Moses to mediate between them and the Almighty and sent back God’s message to them. Today, we have Jesus who serves as our mediator between the holy God and us.  He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (3/14/17)[:zh]我們每日麵包的想法 (3/14/17)[:]