“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree [cross], so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” ( Peter 2:24-25). My sentiment… Continue reading Transfusion
Dad Models Best
Dad talked to me from the hospital he was confined thousand miles away, “Lilian, where did I go wrong in raising you and your siblings? I praise God for you and your three sisters with good education and stability but I worry about your brothers’ future. If I have shortcomings please forgive me.” “Dad you… Continue reading Dad Models Best
Am I righteous?
God offers to trade his righteousness for my sin and yours as well. What do you think?
Rolling with the Punches
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion. Psalm 103:4-5 NIV “Hello, Mrs. Hosfeld your husband’s chance to survive is fifty-fifty. Come to the ICU as fast… Continue reading Rolling with the Punches
Love and Prayers
And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother. 1 John 4:21 NIV "You are not helping me," a male Veteran was yelling against the receptionist at the Veteran's Hospital Clinic that Monday morning. The receptionist with tears said, "I am looking for your file.… Continue reading Love and Prayers
A Great Valentine’s Gift
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV). "Lord, what is the is the greatest gift I could offer to my precious… Continue reading A Great Valentine’s Gift
Mom Models Best
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother—which is the first commandment with a promise—that it may go well with and that you may enjoy long life on earth. Fathers [Mothers], do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the… Continue reading Mom Models Best
Runaway Ramp
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10 NIV) While driving on a major highway my husband pointed a strip of stony ramp connected to a narrow stony road going up the hill that merge to the same highway. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Runaway Ramp
Can You Hear Me
"But I thought he/she said...........," "I'm sure he/she meant........," It is clear to me that you should..............," "I disagree. I think you must............." Effective communication is difficult; often the message you sent is not the message received in the home, marketplace, neighborhood, or church. Even when clearly stated or written, your words can be misinterpreted… Continue reading Can You Hear Me
Serving Jesus
"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4 NIV). In 1999 before I resigned at the Cebu Bible seminary in the Philippines while preparing for my wedding with my precious hubby, during my morning prayer time, a deep longing to know what and where to serve.… Continue reading Serving Jesus
Lilian Hosfeld 