I heard a story of an old man who accepted Jesus when he was old. He loved reading the Bible with his reading glasses on. To everyone’s amazement, he always read only Matthew 1, which contains the laundry list of unpronounceable names until the birth of Jesus. A curious grandson asked, “Grandpa, you are so… Continue reading Going to Heaven
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
Whether it’s because of misunderstandings or wrongdoings, sometimes the relationship we have with others is in danger of being broken and dominated by resentment. We find that our hearts don’t have peace, and negative emotions such as hatred and trouble have taken hold in our hearts. That is the critical moment to control our emotion. When we harbor inner hatred without… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
What Does the Bible Say About Relying on God?
Do you rely on a house built on sand which will be blown away after the rain comes and wind blows? Or the house built upon the rock of God who is almighty and everlasting? We make numerous choices everyday. The choices, big or small, can change the course of our lives. When making decisions, do you ask God… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Relying on God?
Do you want to be healed?
The Gospel books testify Jesus as a man of miracles who healed many from various diseases (Mark 1:34). This included curing lepers, paralytics and the blind, among others. Various accounts of the Lord healing the sick are recorded. One unique question Jesus first asked was a seemingly ordinary but essential question. The man who was an… Continue reading Do you want to be healed?
Dogs in the Bible
Dogs are loved, so much so that they are even called “man’s best friend.” In Scripture, however, dogs are mentioned about 40 times but not as your cute and cuddly companion. In ancient days, comparing a human to a dog was to imply that they were of lowly status. (2 Kings 8:13; 2 Samuel 3:8; Ecclesiastes 9:4;… Continue reading Dogs in the Bible
Don’t Doubt God
James 1:6 “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt…” The epistle of James is unique. Through the letter, we can see apostle James’ character. His words are strict, yet further insight reveals his humility and absolute reliance on God’s grace. James was a man of prayer. Chapter 1 talks about trials and temptation.… Continue reading Don’t Doubt God
The Sweetest Song I
This story from Greek mythology takes place on a mysterious island inhabited by a host of creatures called Sirens who are beautiful-bodied, sweet-voiced temptresses. Taking on the form of beautiful women, Sirens lured unsuspecting sailors toward shore by singing. Upon crashing into rocks hidden beneath the waves, the sailors would then be consumed by the… Continue reading The Sweetest Song I
Prayer for Peace in the Family
Lord our Savior, I bring my family before You as I pray for peace within us. Heavenly Father, Lord my God, my family has been battling with the lies thrown by the enemies. I pray that You will give them strength and allow peace to rule in their hearts. Bless them physically, emotionally, and most… Continue reading Prayer for Peace in the Family
The Beginning of Wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Our human intellect and the ways we lived by served as our resources for everyday living. We face circumstances daily that requires our responses and we make decisions that can come with consequences, from the very words we say to the… Continue reading The Beginning of Wisdom
The Antidote to Dwelling Sin: Walk by the Spirit
“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you… Continue reading The Antidote to Dwelling Sin: Walk by the Spirit