100 Bible Verses [Book of the Week]

Some people don't like to travel and ride airplanes but I enjoy it.  I love checking out airport terminals, to see what makes each unique.

I am based in an area where winter can be really cold and harsh.  Fortunately, I got a big break from winter as I was called on for pediatric nanny duties to my nephew in sunny California. 

It was my first time to travel through snow.  The airport runway was full of it and it was amusing to see the trucks plow the snow one after the other.

Our flight would take a total of 5 hours and 45 mins with an hour stop over at Reno, Nevada.  It was a good time to sip my soda and start reading my new book:  "100 Bible Verses everyone should know by heart" by Robert J. Morgan.  I received this book as a free gift from David Jeremiah's organization as a token for our donation.

The author took a lot of time and effort in writing the book and though it was definitely difficult to choose only 100 Bible verses from thousands written, he did an excellent job.  He shared many illustrations of how people's lives were changed, encouraged and strengthened by claiming God's promises in His word which they have memorized and "hid in their hearts." 

I recall our youth group leader who took time to let us memorize
Psalm 1.  It was a tedious task at that time but I thank God for how it has influenced my life.

If you have children, encourage them to memorize Bible verses so that they will "hide it in their hearts so that they will not sin against God."

Likewise, as adults, it is not too late to start reading and memorizing Bible verses.  Start with John 3:16 -

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoseoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

We finally arrived Cali safely. 

So for the next 14 days I say, goodbye winter, snow and bitter cold....

Hello sunshine and earthquakes!

Blessings!

Love and Light [John 8:12]

John 8:12 "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

This in one of the verses that assures us that if God is in control of our life, He will never leave us blind and in the dark.  How can we have the light of life?  It's by putting our faith in God, in all humility acknowledge our sins, accepting Him as our Saviour and Lord and to walk daily in His word.  It is difficult, no one said it would be easy.  Our family and friends may criticize us for being "holy holy" or call us different names such as "preacher or pastor so and so" but do not be discouraged.  People will come to know who Jesus is by the lives that we live.  For us Christians, we should strive to grow in the love and knowledge of our Lord - "read your Bible, pray every day" as the sunday school song goes.

David Jeremiah reminds us in "Turning Points" that: 
'Like a lamp that needs to be lit each night, make sure you connect with your spiritual Light-Source every morning. Only by taking His light with you can you enlighten the world.'

You are blessed! ☺

Another year has dawned [1-1-11 Devotion]

Happy New Year!  How did your celebration go?  What did you do on the first day of the new year?  By this time, many have made their "New Year's Resolution":  to be healthy and stop eating junk food, to be patient with others, to work harder and earn more, to quit this or that vice, to give time for one's family... blah blah blah.  I decided not to make one since I am not ever willing to give up eating my slice or two of chocolate cake.

My devotion today is on Psalm 90:1-12.  You might want to read what David Jeremiah shared about it here.  Psalm 90:12 says "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."  Once again, I am reminded that I will be getting a year older this year.  I'm so looking forward to the big 4-0 though a bit anxious about it.  Being older definitely has its perks but thinking of degenerative diseases such as arthritis or hypertension makes me want to stop the hands of time.  As we grow older, we should become wiser, as the popular saying goes, right?  All the good and bad experiences, trials that we've had in the past should serve as lessons for us to share to those who are younger than us hoping that they would make decisions that they will not regret.  

Our time on earth is short.  What then should we do to make it worth living? I like what David Jeremiah wrote on the last part:  "Lord, remind us that You are our eternal life. Turn our atTENtion to the importance of each day—each year—each decade, and to make our lives count for Christ."


During our New years eve dinner, I requested my in-laws to sing one of my favorite hymns.  Click HERE to listen to "Another year is Dawning."  The song was written by Fran­ces R. Hav­er­gal in 1874. She wrote these words as a po­em for her New Year’s greet­ing cards.  Music is by Samuel S. Wesley (hymn "The Church's One Foundation").
Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
In working or in waiting, another year with Thee.
Another year of progress, another year of praise,
Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.


Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace,
Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face;
Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.


Another year of service, of witness for Thy love,
Another year of training for holier work above.
Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be
On earth, or else in Heaven, another year for Thee.

You are blessed, my friend.