Have you ever tried a persimmon? Persimmons are red-brown or orange fruits and look like a small tomato capped by a calyx. They are pleasingly sweet when ripe. No wonder the Latin word for persimmon, Diospyros lotus, means “food of the gods.” My senior pastor once shared a story about a persimmon tree. When he was… Continue reading New Creation in Christ – The Parable of the Persimmon Tree – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Month: May 2022
10 Bible Verses to Understand Your True Identity In Christ
“Who am I?” Have you ever seriously thought about this issue? You may also have multiple identities, but which one makes you feel proud? why? Every born-again people have two main identities: one is the identity of the world, it would be short-lived and decay; the other is heavenly identity, which is through Jesus’ redemption… Continue reading 10 Bible Verses to Understand Your True Identity In Christ
Kill or Heal? James 3:5-10
By Christy Tran The other day, my daughter Lily complimented me for my simple homemade ice pops. “Yummm….. this is the best ice pops ever,” she said. That made me grin. Complimenting people is second nature to my four-year-old. Once when I was dropping her off to the preschool, I overheard her saying to a… Continue reading Kill or Heal? James 3:5-10
Amazing 3 Year Old Sings The Gospel Song ‘Be Like Jesus’. Precious!
This is a video of our 3 year old son Alex’s first singing performance at The Gospel Cafe in Laurel, Delaware. He practices all the time at home with his brother Nikolas who has been singing since about the same age. As you can see, shyness is not a problem for him. We hope you… Continue reading Amazing 3 Year Old Sings The Gospel Song ‘Be Like Jesus’. Precious!
God’s Math
1 Cross + 3 Nails = 4 Given
10 Inspiring Bible Verses To Regain Faith And Hope From Hardship
As we know, there are much suffering in the world. But as a Christian, our life are not always like smooth sailing. Actually, we must experience a lot of hardship. Even so, we can overcome everything through faith and hope that come form Heaven. There are ten bible verses that can help you: 1. Romans… Continue reading 10 Inspiring Bible Verses To Regain Faith And Hope From Hardship
12 Inspiring Quotes on Worship
1. The whole person, with all his senses, with both mind and body, needs to be involved in genuine worship. By Jerry Kerns 2. When God’s people begin to praise and worship Him using the Biblical methods He gives, the Power of His presence comes among His people in an even greater measure. By Graham… Continue reading 12 Inspiring Quotes on Worship
The Principles To Raise The Christ – Like Children From The Bible
1. Teach them to fear God Deuteronomy 4:10 Remember the day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, when he said to me, “Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teach them to their… Continue reading The Principles To Raise The Christ – Like Children From The Bible
Romans Devotional 4- What the Lord Has Done for Me (Rom 1:1)
Romans Devotional 4- What the Lord Has Done for Me (Rom 1:1) By Christy Tran “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—” (Rom 1:1, NIV) The first verse of Romans contains two titles that Paul is proud to call himself as – “slave… Continue reading Romans Devotional 4- What the Lord Has Done for Me (Rom 1:1)
Romans Devotional 3- Jesus and I: Lord and Slave? (Rom 1:1)
Romans Devotional 3- Jesus and I: Lord and slave? (Rom 1:1) By Christy Tran Though Paul always had burning desire to visit Rome (Acts 19:21; Rom 1:9-12), he had never been there until the Roman military guard finally escorted him as a prisoner (Acts 27:1-2) at the end of his gospel ministry. To the unacquainted… Continue reading Romans Devotional 3- Jesus and I: Lord and Slave? (Rom 1:1)