Monthly Archives: March 2014

Psalm 58 Do not pay back yourself! Everybody has some experiences in life that stir emotions and urge for revenge. The Bible says that revenge belongs to God. We can pray to God for revenge. However, it is up to … Continue reading →

Psalm 57 Why do  we need challenges in our lives? Praise and thanksgiving come from the one who knows suffering and persecution. When everything is smooth and comfortable, people tend to take their lives for granted. When they have hardships … Continue reading →

Psalm 56 Have you pretended to be crazy to save your life? Most people would say no to this question. However, David had to pretend that he was insane to save his life. He was persecuted by Saul and fled … Continue reading →

Psalm 55 Sometimes life is painful! Have you experienced betrayal of a friend? One of my church members was divorced by her husband. He married with her best friend! She let her come over to her house and shared joy … Continue reading →

Sermon in a nutshell: “God is working in a mission field” (Acts 28:1-10) Repetition and variation makes a beautiful pattern. I love our Linus project. People cut the same size of fabric and tie them to make blankets for homeless … Continue reading →

Psalm 54 Historical background This psalm has some explanations. The superscription says, “A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, ‘Is David not hiding with us?’” We cannot pin down whether this refers 1 Samuel 23 … Continue reading →

Psalm 53 What is wisdom? Fear of God (Reverence of God) Wisdom in the Bible means the knowledge that God exists and controls everything. Fools in the Bible mean those people who deny God’s existence and power. However, the problem … Continue reading →