Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Matthew 22:21: “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Extended Explanation: In this verse, Jesus delivers a profound response to the Pharisees and Herodians who...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Psalm 39:3: my heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue: Psalm 39:3 expresses a moment of intense internal struggle and reflection in David’s life. He has kept his thoughts and emotions...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Ezekiel 12:24: For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations among the people of Israel. Extended Explanation: In Ezekiel 12:24, God declares that He will put an end to the false prophets and diviners who misled the...
Our daughter’s university entrance exam scores have been released, and she now has a chance of being admitted to the most prestigious university. Over the past few days, our whole family has been discussing the order of her department preferences, and at times, we’ve had differing opinions...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Ecclesiastes 3:15: Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account. Extended Explanation of the Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:15 reflects on the cyclical nature of life and history. The phrase...
Our daughter’s university entrance exam scores have been released, and she now has a chance of being admitted to the most prestigious university. These past few days, we've been busy working on her application and ranking her preferred departments. Based on last year's admission thresholds and...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God. Psalm 46:1 :For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 is a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering presence, protection, and...
Isaiah 45:23: By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. An Extended Explanation of the Verse: Isaiah 45:23 is a declaration of God’s ultimate authority and sovereignty. God begins...
My mother suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot six months ago, resulting in paralysis on the left side of her body. Though she has been working hard in rehabilitation, her recovery has been limited, and she is still unable to care for herself. During weekdays, a home caregiver comes to help...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Jonah 3:5: The Ninevites believed God. A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. Extended Explanation of the Verse: This verse describes the immediate and surprising response of the people of...
Today, our daughter’s university entrance exam scores were released, and they were not as expected. The emotional strength our family had just managed to rebuild has once again sunk into discouragement, as we originally thought—based on her answers—that she had a good chance of getting into the...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Isaiah 43:1: But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Extended Explanation of the Verse: Isaiah 43:1 is a...
Since my husband lost his job, our family has been struggling to make ends meet for over two years. We are considering opening our cram school to end this life of waiting for death. We are now working hard to obtain the relevant licenses, and at the same time, we are asking Jesus for assurance...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Psalm 126:1 : A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Extended Explanation of the Verse: Psalm 126:1 is a verse that beautifully captures the overwhelming joy and astonishment of God’s...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God: Psalm 102:7: I lie awake; I have become like a bird alone on a roof. Extended Explanation: Psalm 102:7 speaks to the deep loneliness and restlessness the psalmist is feeling. He describes himself as being like a bird sitting alone on a...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God: Proverbs 20:24: A person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way?
Extended Explanation of the Verse: This proverb highlights the truth that God is in control of our lives. While we might plan our...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God: Psalm 144:5 : Part your heavens, LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke. Extended Explanation of the Verse: In this verse, David calls on God to intervene in a dramatic way. He uses vivid imagery, asking God to “part...
After our daughter finished her entrance exam and checked her answers, she realized she was still a few points short of getting into the top departments. The whole family fell into a state of discouragement. Before the exam, we had been hiding the fact that we had no stable income—we didn’t want...
These past few years have been filled with overwhelming setbacks, and my sleep has gotten worse and worse. I often wake up in the middle of the night from nightmares and can’t fall back asleep. During the day, I rely solely on willpower to get through, even though I feel exhausted. My husband...
Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God: Jeremiah 40:1 : The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah who were being...