Chinese characters and how they relate to the Book of Genesis:
Month: January 2012
Suffering for A Little While
Everyone will go through some suffering whether by health, wealth, relationships, or other ways. The bible tells us that this suffering is not in vain, that it will work out for the good of those who love God (Rom 8:28). 1Peter gives us insights on suffering. I like the New Living Translation (NLT) version when…
Yoking with the Unbeliever
If you are already married, 1Corinthians Chapter 7 has guidelines regarding being yoked with an unbeliever. Generally, in most cases, you are supposed to stay married. (Please refer to the chapter for details.) But if you are unmarried and considering a lifetime partner or if you are married and considering a partner in business or…
Forget the Past
There is a place for remembering the good of the past. These bring feelings of gratitude, joy, peace, and love. But what I’m encouraging you to forget are the negatives. You can learn from the lessons of those past negatives and be careful whom you trust for the future, but allow yourself to experience God’s…
New Year, New You
Have you seen in some family hallways the children’s through-the-years portraits from kindergarten to university? I find it very interesting to see how people mature physically. In our spirit, we also have transformations and markers like that. 2Cor 5:17 says Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new…
When Fear is Near
No matter how old we get, fear can still hit us. Fear is one of the natural physiological responses to perceived danger that makes the body release adrenaline to prepare for flight (or fight or freeze). This is for the survival of the species. What does the bible say about fear? 1. The only fear…
Feeling Defeated?
Dear Sister, If you are feeling defeated today, pray these verses into your heart: *I am more than a conqueror through him who loved me (Rom 8:37). *For the LORD my God is the one who goes with me to fight for me against my enemies to give me victory (Deut 20:4). * For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to…
Victory by God’s Grace
Sometimes the Bible can repeat something again for the second twice! Take Deuteronomy Chapter 9 about Victory by God’s Grace, an intentionally redundant reminder that God gives us victory not because of our own righteousness. As the Scriptures say, No one is righteous— not even one” (Rom 3:10). For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard (Rom 3:23). Deuteronomy 9 “Listen,…
The Word
In his book, Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren said that there are five bases for decisions: tradition, culture, feelings, logic, and God’s Word. The first four change through time but God’s Word stands firm eternally. Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. (Psalm 119.89). The traditions and culture fifty years ago may not be…
Where Are You, Lord?
Are there times in your life when you wonder if God has forgotten about you or is not hearing your prayer? When you are suffering, sometimes one minute seems like forever. It’s too long. You and I need the rescue NOW. Waiting for the Lord is one of the hardest things for proactive people to…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 