20140323오늘의양식요약 Sowing “discord among brethren” spoils the unity that Christ desires for His followers (John 17:21-22). Those who sow discord may not initially set out to create divisions. They may be preoccupied instead with their personal needs or the interests of a group they belong to. When we adopt the mind of Christ, we develop…
20140322 오늘의양식요약 A “COMING SOON!” announcement often precedes future events in entertainment and sports, or the launch of the latest technology. The goal is to create anticipation and excitement for what is going to happen, even though it may be months away. Jesus says, “I am coming quickly”. “Quickly” doesn’t seem appropriate for our experience…
20140321 오늘의양식요약 Vivian and Don are in their mid-90s and have been married more than 70 years. However, Vivian and Don are still hard at work for the Lord. They are prayer warriors. While they may not always be physically present and visible in the life of their church, they are faithful “behind the scenes”…
20140320 오늘의양식요약 When the subjects of Martin Lindstrom’s experiment using an MRI saw or heard their phone ringing, their brains fired off neurons in the area associated with feelings of love and compassion. Lindstrom said, “It was as if they were in the presence of a girlfriend, boyfriend, or family member.” Many things vie for…
20140319오늘의양식요약 The woman in Luke 15 who found her lost coin called her friends and neighbors together to rejoice with her. Jesus told this story, and others about a lost sheep and a lost son, to the religious people of His day to show how He came to earth to pursue lost sinners. When we…
20140317오늘의양식요약 We often wish for blue skies instead of storm clouds. But cloudy skies may reveal God’s faithfulness. We gain perspective on how God has been faithful in our trials as we look back on the clouds. Do clouds of trouble fill your skies today? Sooner than you think, God may use these clouds to…
20140316오늘의양식요약 The Word is heart food! When we ingest it, the Holy Spirit provides the power to help us grow to be more like Jesus. His Word transforms how we think about God, money, enemies, careers, and family. It’s really good for us. So, eat God’s Word to your heart’s content! The more you feast…
20140315오늘의양식요약 When the British Broadcasting Corporation asked for examples of important-sounding, obscure, and even bizarre job titles, one writer offered hers: Underwater Ceramic Technician. She was a dishwasher at a restaurant. Sometimes titles are used to make a job sound more important. When the apostle Paul listed some of God’s gifts to the church, he…
20140313 오늘의양식요약 In late October 2012, a hurricanespawned superstorm struck the heavily populated northeastern US, leaving massive flooding and destruction in its wake. During the storm, more than 8 million customers lost electricity. Power outages alone caused shortages of food, fuel, and water, along with the chaos of gridlocked transportation. Like a storm of nature,…
20140312오늘의양식요약 We have a loving, giving Father who set aside His own self-interest to reveal the full measure of His love through His Son Jesus. God’s generosity is the dynamic by which we treat others as we would like to be treated. We love and give to others because He first loved us. The Golden…