휴식 공간

Lost but Found잃었으나 다시 찾음[ Luke 15:1 - 15:9 ] - hymn 305 Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep. Luke 15:6 When we discovered that my mother-in-law had gone missing while shopping with a relative, my wife and I were frantic. Mom suffered from memory loss and confusion, and there was no telling what she might do. Would she wander the area, or hop onto any bus..

The Release of Fear두려움에서의 해방 [ Mark 6:45 - 6:53 ] - hymn 432 Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid. Mark 6:50 Our bodies react to our feelings of dread and fear. A weight in the pit of our stomachs, along with our hearts pounding as we gulp for breath, signal our sense of anxiety. Our physical nature keeps us from ignoring these feelings of unease. The discip..

Fearless Giving두려움 없이 나눔 [ Malachi 3:8 - 3:12 ] - hymn 211 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Malachi 3:10 When my son Xavier was six years old, a friend brought her toddler to visit and Xavier wanted to give him a few toys. I delighted in our little giver’s generosity, until he offered a stuffed animal my husband had ..

Our Sure Foundation우리의 확실한 기초 [ Isaiah 33:2 - 33:6 ] - hymn 453 [The Lord] will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. Isaiah 33:6 For many years, people in our city built and bought homes in areas subject to landslides. Some knew about the risk of the unstable ..

Blooming in the Right Spot올바른 곳에 꽃피우기 [ 1 Samuel 20:30 - 20:34 ] - hymn 516 So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David. 1 Samuel 20:16 “A weed is any plant that grows where you don’t want it,” my father said, handing me the hoe. I wanted to leave the corn plant that had “volunteered” among the peas. But Dad, who had grown up on a farm, instr..

Mercy over Judgment심판을 이기는 긍휼 [ James 2:1 - 2:13 ] - hymn 311 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom. James 2:12 When my children were squabbling and came to me to tattle on one another, I took each child aside separately to hear their account of the problem. Since both were guilty, at the end of our chat I asked them eac..

Buckling Up!안전띠를 매시오! [ Hebrews 4:11 - 4:16 ] - hymn 401 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 “The captain has turned on the seat belt sign, indicating that we are entering an area of turbulence. Please return to your seats immediately and securely f..

Of Spiders and God’s Presence거미와 하나님의 임재[ Ephesians 3:14 - 3:19 ] - hymn 397 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Ephesians 3:16 Spiders. I don’t know any kid who likes them. At least not in their rooms . . . at bedtime. But as she was getting ready for bed, my daughter spied one da..

The Great Physician위대한 의사 [ Matthew 4:23 - 5:12 ] - hymn 427 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. John 15:4 When Dr. Rishi Manchanda asks his patients, “Where do you live?” he’s looking for more than an address. He has seen a pattern. Those who come to him for help often live in conditions of environmental stress. Molds, pests, and toxins are making them sick...

Not Enough?충분하지 않나요? [ 2 Corinthians 9:10 - 9:15 ] - hymn 449 Do not forget to do good and to share with others. Hebrews 13:16 On the way home from church, my daughter sat in the backseat enjoying Goldfish crackers as my other children implored her to share. Trying to redirect the conversation, I asked the hoarder of snacks, “What did you do in class today?” S..