The record of the Gospel of Mark reveals all disgraced and insulting stories of Jesus’ crucifixion. No human would ever come to feel the same humiliation and unfairness as Jesus at the cross in one’s life. Jesus certainly had the power or authority to free himself from those who insulted him and save himself instantly… Continue reading Foolish Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 1:25
Category: Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread Ministries Releases Special Edition Devotional Literature Honoring the Black Experience… – After the Altar Call
Hello World, When I rededicated my life to Jesus Christ about 20 years ago after being baptized as a teenager, I was on the hunt for Christian materials that would help me to learn about God. The daily devotional entries by Our Daily Bread Ministries were probably the first devotional materials that I read. I appreciated the… Continue reading Our Daily Bread Ministries Releases Special Edition Devotional Literature Honoring the Black Experience… – After the Altar Call
Show Love Everyday – 1 Corinthians 13:7
“It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7 As this heart season is going to die down soon, we will end the series of reflections about the concise definition of love written by Paul. We have learned that love should be patient, kind, it does not envy, it does not… Continue reading Show Love Everyday – 1 Corinthians 13:7
Love Rejoices With the Truth – 1 Corinthians 13:6
“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:6 We are all made in the image and likeness of our God but since sin entered the world, it has defiled God’s creation and has made us sinful. We are very sinful and we are very distorted to the point… Continue reading Love Rejoices With the Truth – 1 Corinthians 13:6
Love Drives Out Fears – 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18 Let us first cut the series of reflecting in 1 Corinthians 13 and start reflecting about our verse today. Indeed today is… Continue reading Love Drives Out Fears – 1 John 4:18
Therefore, Love is Not Selfish – 1 Corinthians 13:5
“It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” – 1 Corinthians 13:5 Most of the time we think of this verse in a sentimental way. We think that this verse is probably fitted for special occasions like the heart’s day to remind everyone… Continue reading Therefore, Love is Not Selfish – 1 Corinthians 13:5
See Christ in Your Love – 1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4 As this season of love is really near, we would also be going to a season of reflections about love. Our verse today is very popular for this can always be seen in… Continue reading See Christ in Your Love – 1 Corinthians 13:4
What Love Is This? – 2 Corinthians 5:19
“That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” – 2 Corinthians 5:19 “Great is Your mercy toward me, Your loving kindness toward me. Your tender mercies I see day after day.” – Great is Your Mercy |… Continue reading What Love Is This? – 2 Corinthians 5:19
Temporary World but Everlasting God – 1 John 2:17
“The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” – 1 John 2:17 By any chance, we tend to fight our way in this world. When we think of it, why do we work so hard? Why do we try so hard to build a wonderful life in… Continue reading Temporary World but Everlasting God – 1 John 2:17
You Belong to God – John 8:47
“Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” – John 8:47 We are humans and one of our common traits is the ability to deny even if something is already obviously true. We tend to deny everything we don’t like to… Continue reading You Belong to God – John 8:47