Posts from July 2018

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Scarred by outside influences

by LD

Genesis 3:11–He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?”  There is a principle that we try and establish in our home with our kids, “that if we are not building each other up, how can we influence the outside world […]

How To Be Blessed

by PH

Do you want to be blessed by God? I know I do. Here’s how: Fear Him. “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.” Psalm 128:1 But the million dollar (actually more) question is what it means to “fear” the Lord? I’ve heard a lot of definitions over the years. But […]

Have You Prayed IOUS?

by PH

Sometime ago, I posted a devotional on a simple prayer we can pray for ourselves. It is this: I – Incline my mind to know your thoughts. O – Open my eyes to see your glory. U – Unite my heart to yours that I may feel your compassion. S – Satisfy my soul that I may not sin […]

Are we balancing what we know?

by LD

Ecclesiastes 1:18–For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.  I have never been much of a “conspiracy theorist”, whether in sports or historical speculations about things that have yet to be “uncovered”.  But when I see documentaries that uncover past conspiracies, there is something about the revelation of such […]

The Monster Within (Warning: Graphic)

by PH

Underneath the veneer of civilization is the monstrosity that only the cross of Jesus Christ could kill. Have you realized the monstrosity of your sin? Have I? When the conditions are reasonable, we can be civil with each other. I don’t hurt you. You don’t hurt me. However, when the conditions deteriorate, when our very survival […]

The “safety” of our strongholds…

by LD

2 Corinthians 10:4–For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.    It always easier to spot others “flawed mentality” than our own.  Mainly because we have operated in our mindset for so long, that what maybe considered “flawed” is normal to us.  We generally like […]

Thanking God for What Did Not Happen

by PH

There are things that Janet and I do for our children that they will not become aware of until they become parents themselves. If there are two nectarines, which I like very much, left in the refrigerator, I will not eat them because I want my children to eat them. I will spend money on […]

11 AM Tomorrow

by PH

Hey, As One, A reminder that tomorrow’s service is at 11 AM! A Joint Celebration service with Trinity featuring VBS children’s performance and BBQ afterwards with games and bounce house! See you there! Pastor Hong As One Community Church *If you got this email, your name was on our devotional list. Please ignore if it’s […]

Loved Beyond What We Deserve

by PH

Have you ever been loved beyond what you are worth? Someone accepted you and loved you beyond what you deserved.? If you have, then you have experienced a glimpse of God’s love. If you haven’t, I want you to know that God loves you that way. God is tenacious in His love. He does not […]

Our opposition and confidence

by LD

2 Chronicles 32:7-8–“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there are more with us than with him. 8 With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God, to help us and to […]