20140225오늘의양식요약 Our bodies are designed to have regular rest. If we don’t come apart and rest awhile, we may just plain come apart! God Himself rested on the seventh day after His work of creation. Jesus knew there was a time to minister to the crowds and a time to rest. When we rest, we…
20140224 오늘의양식요약 In the Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, author Luo Guanzhong describes the “Empty Fort Strategy,” a use of reverse psychology to deceive the enemy. The Bible offers another example of a bewildering battle strategy. In Judges 7, God had Gideon use 300 men, horns, jars, and blazing torches against armies…
20140223 오늘의양식요약 Could we with ink the ocean fill, And were the skies of parchment made, Were every stalk on earth a quill, And every man a scribe by trade; To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry; Nor could the scroll contain the whole Though stretched from sky to sky….
20140222오늘의양식요약 Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake of Jamaica made history when they finished first and second respectively in both the men’s 100-meter and 200-meter race in the 2012 London Olympics. Despite their rivalry on the track, Bolt paid tribute to Blake as a training partner: “Over the years, Yohan has made me a better athlete….
20140221오늘의양식요약 It’s easier to do things yourself than to train others, yet Jesus poured Himself into a dozen disciples through whom His work would reach the world. Experiencing Jesus’ love and being in company with Him and His followers, we find courage to act and speak in ways that honor our Lord. Let us go…
20140220오늘의양식요약 In 2010, once tropical storm Agatha finished its course, a 200-footdeep sinkhole opened in downtown Guatemala City. This sinkhole caused the ground to collapse suddenly, sucking land, electrical poles, and a 3-story building into the depths of the earth. Though sinkholes can be devastating, the most universal and damaging sinkhole is the one that…
20140219오늘의양식요약 World War I has been ranked by many as one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. Millions lost their lives in the first global modern war. The Bible offers a hopeful and realistic promise that someday wars will finally end. When Christ returns, Isaiah’s prophecy will come true: “Nation shall not lift up…
20140218오늘의양식요약 To some people, the term helper carries with it second-class connotations. Because they aren’t as skilled in the profession, they might be viewed as having less value. But they are needed to accomplish the task. Helping is a spiritual gift, according to 1 Corinthians 12:28. The gift of help is just as needed as…
20140217오늘의양식요약 God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason,” the saying goes. The ability to listen is an essential life skill. Counselors tell us to listen to each other. Spiritual leaders tell us to listen to God. But we need to listen to ourselves in order to learn how others might be…
20140216 오늘의양식요약 Every week pastors are on display, carefully explaining God’s Word, challenging us toward Christlike living. But sometimes we look to find things to criticize. Like all of us, our pastors are not perfect. So I’m not saying that we should follow them blindly and never confront error through the proper channels. Before God,…