20131217 오늘의양식요약 God calls each of us to different paths of service, and some paths are bumpy. Many believers have had their hearts captured by Christ and think that abandoning “essential” comforts and conveniences is a small thing to do to honor Him who loves us. They need our support. When we encourage our friends…
20131216 오늘의양식요약 When we look at the earthly life of Jesus, it may seem backward from what we would expect. But Jesus lived on earth according to God’s will. Don’t worry if living your life sometimes means operating in reverse. God will give you the strength to honor Him, and He will propel you forward….
20131214 오늘의양식요약 When Matteo Ricci went to China in the 16th century, he took samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. They readily accepted portraits of Mary holding the baby Jesus, but when he produced paintings of the crucifixion and tried to explain that the God-child…
20131213 오늘의양식요약 Athletes subject their bodies to great discipline as they train to win perishable medals for their effort. But it is not just that the medals are perishable. Over time, people’s memory of those achievements dim and fade. If athletes can sacrifice so much to achieve rewards on the earth, rewards that will eventually…
20131212 오늘의양식요약 A costume is something you put on and pretend that you are what you are wearing. A uniform, on the other hand, reminds you that you are, in fact, what you wear. The apostle Paul told the followers of Jesus “Cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light”,…
20131209 오늘의양식요약 The story of the rebellious prophet Jonah shows us how God desires to use both blessings and trials to challenge us and change us for the better. As we face different situations, we should remember that God is sovereign over both the blessings and the troubles that come our way. He uses both…
20131208 오늘의양식요약 Although we don’t usually identify Christmas as a time of fear, there was plenty of it on the night of Christ’s birth. The sight of the angelic messenger was more than the shepherds could process. But the angel reassured them: “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great…
20131207 오늘의양식요약 In December each year, a neighborhood of 13 families near where we live sets up a dazzling display of 300,000 Christmas lights. People drive for miles and wait in line for hours to see the flashing, colorful lights and hear the music that is programmed to go with it. When I think about…
20131206 오늘의양식요약 We serve a God of abundance who is consistently “more than enough.” The apostle Paul reminds us that God “has blessed us with every spiritual blessing” and “is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think”. Because of His great love, we are called children of God. God’s love…
20131205 오늘의양식요약 It’s so easy to want more than we need and to become more focused on getting than on giving. Soon, our desires dictate our choices. During this season of the year, when shopping and buying often take center stage in so many countries and cultures, why don’t we decide to focus on being…