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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish.” This is true spiritually as well. King Asa, the king of Judah, began well. He reformed his nation by removing idols from his land and even deposing his queen mother who was an idolater. And there was much peace in the land. (2 Ch. 15) However, […]
When was the last time you rejoiced in the Lord? When did you last feel happy that you belong to God? I know it’s dangerous to talk about feelings. We are not to follow our feelings since feelings come and go. However, it is a valuable indication of the health of our soul. If we are NOT […]
Fighting does not come naturally for me. I wish it did… Perhaps because I grew up 20 years removed from the Korean War and heard of constant threats from the north. Or perhaps because I was bigger than most other kids my age and I didn’t want to hurt them. I don’t know, but fighting […]
If you don’t know what to pray for, pray for these: 1. Teach me your ways. 2. Give me understanding. 3. Lead me in your path. 4. Incline my heart to you. 5. Turn my eyes from evil. 6. Confirm your promise. 7. Turn away my faults. 8. Give me life! These are the prayers […]