Bible Devotions

By: Dr. Joseph Yang Bible Passage: Psalm 103:13 (NIV) “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” Summary Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the role of fathers in the family and society. It is also a time to reflect on…

By Xh. Cher Cha Yang Joshua 24:14-15 (ESV) “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom…

By Xh. Cher Cha Yang Exodus 13:3 (ESV)Then Moses said to the people, “Remember this day in which you came out from Egypt, out of the house of slavery, for by a strong hand the Lord brought you out from this place.” Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer or a…

By Xh. Vam Foung Vang 1 Peter 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept…

Ntsiab Hauv Lub Qhov Ntxa By Xh. Chia Pao Ly John 20:1-10 (ESV) 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter…

By: Dr. Joseph Yang Bible passage:  Matthew 28:5-7 (NIV) “The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell…

By Xh. Cher Cha Yang 1 Peter 1:18–19, NIV For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. Easter…

By Pastor Vam Foung Vang James 3: 13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down…

By Xh. Cher Cha Yang James 1:5, NIV If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. Wisdom is a virtue that has been highly valued throughout history, and its significance is deeply embedded in the Bible. One of…

By: Dr. Joseph Yang Bible passage:  James 3: 17 (NIV) “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” Summary: Wisdom is one of the most valuable gifts we can seek in our spiritual journey. The world often defines…

By Xh. Cher Cha Yang Proverbs 1:7, NIV The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. The book of Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, attributed primarily to King Solomon. This verse establishes a fundamental principle: wisdom begins with a reverential fear of…

By Pastor Vam Foung Vang Self-Love, that sounds beautiful but isn’t that selfishness and sinful. Christians will quickly run to such verses as 2 Timothy 3:2 (ESV) 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy… Are Christians too judgmental and having some superiority complex,…

By Xh. Chimmoua Lee Scripture/Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 ESV “But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your…

By: Dr. Joseph Yang Bible passage:  Romans 12: 10 (NIV) “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Summary: Brotherly love is a foundational teaching in the Christian faith. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, urges believers to be devoted to one another in love and to honor…

By: Xh. Cher Cha Yang John 13:34-35, ESV A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. On the eve of…

By Pastor Vam Foung Vang Due to the culmination of decades of cultural and political movements, our schools and workplaces across USA have been inundated with Diversity Equity and Inclusive (DEI) programs, offices, and personnel. As a Christian, should we not be inclusive and seek equity within our community, and diversity is tolerance, right? A…