Message of the Day: In life or in Death, We are in Christ.
This is a reminder that in all seasons of our life, we are in Christ. Resentment has no place in our hearts because of the joy that Christ brings in us today and forever.
Message of the Day: On Proof of One’s Work and Worthless Boasting
Have you been a victim of false accusations? Discredited because of your weaknesses? Paul has so many reasons to boast of his performance as a missionary but he chose to be silent and taught us a lesson not to be boastful of our accomplishment for it is worthless boasting. We boast in the Lord and allow him to commend us.
Message of the Day: Godliness in an Ungodly Society
We must make every effort not to contaminate our body and soul with the ungodliness and impurities of the world and receive the promises of God as a result.
Message of the Day: We All Belong to Christ, Be Considerate!
We belong to one community of faith. We are responsible for our actions towards other members of that community. We all belong to Christ, thus we ought to be considerate.
Message of the Day: Be Zealous, Repent, Hear and Open your Heart for Jesus
If our measure of spiritual security and prosperity is material success, then we fall to the same sin as the Laodecians. We will become lukewarm or inactive.
Message of the Day: Made Alive to Do Good Works
We were made alive to do good works. He planned and prepared them long ago, so we will live by them. That is, doing good works becomes our lifestyle.
Message of the Day: The Human Body is Sacred! It is the Dwelling Place of the Holy Spirit!
We should value our body as a holy place where the Holy Spirit resides. Through the presence and power of the Spirit we find help to fight against sinful desires and use our bodies to glorify God.
Message of the Day: God’s Word Brings Joy More Valuable than Wealth
If you are looking for joy that is more valuable than what you own in life, you turn to God's word. May you find this kind of joy even as you prosper in life.
Message of the Day: A Fearless Trust in God
No matter what troubles you meet today, you will not be overcome by them. God is your shelter. You will emerge victorious. So, trust him fearlessly today! Everyday!
Message of the Day: Not One of Us is Forgotten before God
If you feel alone, you wonder why God seems so silent and distant, know that you are not forgotten. God will never forsake you. In fact, He has a lot in store for you. He knows what you need.
Message of the Day: God Beautifies the Humble, the Weak and those Who are Afflicted
Are you weak and afflicted? God is with you. He is happy to bless you with honor and beauty. Trust Him!
Message of the Day: The Lord is Our Judge, Lawgiver and King. He will Save Us!
The Bible declares that God is actively involved in our daily life. He chose to bless, teach and save us! We better trust him, daily!
Message of the Day: God’s Word is True, His Judgments are Everlasting
Let us put our confidence in God's word for it is true from the start. Let us put our trust in his decision for they firm, changeless and free from error.
Pa-Woke and the Filipino Psychology of Kapwa
Dami mong alam! (You know so much!) Eh di ikaw na matalino! Ako na bobo! (Okay! You are smart! I am dumb!) Have you been a victim of these sarcastic comments because you sounded like an intellectual or when you popped out a mind-blogging idea? If yes, then you are a victim of smart-shaming! You are tagged as pa-woke!
Message of the Day: God’s Word is Made Open to Us that We may See Its Beauty
In the age of social media, God's Word is made open to us in a very convenient way. If we desire for it we can access it and see its beauty and meaning.
Message of the Day: God’s Invitation to Pray with A Promise
This is the most precious of all the privileges that we can ever get, "to be encouraged to pray by no less than God"; we have here the most extraordinary of all promises, "that God will answer us"; and the most encouraging of all promises, "that God will reveal great and mighty things.
Message of the Day: Man Looks at the Outward Appearance but the Lord Looks at the Heart
“People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV)
Message of the Day: Be Swift to Hear! Do the Word! Do not Deceive Yourself!
To think that hearing is all that is required is deception. Obedience is the main thing. What does it do to you when you hear and believe the word but put it to no practical use?
Message of the Day: You are My Hiding Place
There are times that we suffer but God provides a shelter to protect us, he is our refuge. There are times when we have to fight against sin and sinners but God becomes our shield and protection. He is our hope.
Message of the Day: How did People Respond to the Coming of Jesus?
Membership in God's family is a gift from God, it is free and only through His grace. It is not a product of human effort. It depends however, on a person's response to the coming of Jesus, reject or receive him.
Message of the Day: Christians are Lights for God in a Dark World
Christians are to show their light not simply to call attention to themselves but for the glory of the heavenly Father.
Message of the Day: God’s Word Sustains Life
The psalmist will never forget the Word of God because it sustains his life.
Message of the Day: Christian Life is like a Race
Christian life is like a race. Our ultimate goal is to win the heavenly prize - an everlasting glory. We may view our blessings and abundance here as forms of reward but our ultimate laurel is in heaven where Jesus is waiting for us.
Message of the Day: Put Away Your Sin and Run with Endurance
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding is, let also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let run with endurance the race that is set before us. NASB
Message of the Day: Faith at Work
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV)
Message of the Day: Do Not Delay
Love for God's Word produces a life of obedience, an obedience free from hesitation. God's people is always determined to obey God and not delay.
Message of the Day: The Character of a Good Man
Psalm 112:5: Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice (NIV).
Message of the Day
We must realize that in relation to entering God’s kingdom we are as helpless and dependent as children.
Sacred and Secular Divide: The Balance
We are sent to the world as ambassadors of Christ, to actively engage it, prevent it from deterioration and make it a better place to live in.
Manila in the 60’s
The Philippines’ Capital City is receiving its long-awaited and well-deserved bath. While Manila is being cleaned up, I thought of posting some of Old Manila.
The Barong Tagalog
The Baro ng Tagalog or Barong Tagalog became one of the symbols of pride, dignity, patriotism and Filipino soul.
La Liga Filipina
Today, we commemorate the founding of La Liga Filipina. July 03, 1892, Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina. What can we learn from it?
The Purpose of Influence Based on Psalm 72
Few days from now the term of office of the newly elected officials of our land will commence. They are the people of influence chosen by millions of Filipino voters to represent them in government.
Painted and Graven Images as Representation
Since the Nicean and Trent Councils were made within the context of ecumenism, it will be good if all of us will endeavor to promote unity and mutual understanding among churches.
The Birth of Jose Rizal
Today, June 19, 2019, is the 158th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. A multi-talented illustrado, hero and martyr. As we commemorate his birth, let us look at some of the facts about his birth.
Jesus’ Final Week: SUNDAY
In the Gospels' account of Jesus' resurrection, it says that he appeared to Mary Magdalene early in the morning (Mk. 16:9-10), to his disciples and to the other women also early in the morning. All these appearances happened on the day of his resurrection. There is no record of the Risen Christ meeting his mother Mary first.
Jesus’ Final Week – FRIDAY
“No one took his life from him; he gave it up in a voluntary, unique act.” Jesus is the willing sacrifice!
Jesus Final Week: THURSDAY
A normal practice of the Passover was to slaughter the sacrificial lamb on the afternoon of 14 Nisan and ate it together at sunset of 15 Nisan.
Jesus’ Final Week: WEDNESDAY
Judas was not actually acting on his own. It was Satan who took charge of the action. Of course we can infer that Judas opened the door to his heart and allowed Satan to come in. Thus, he cannot be exonerated. His action does not render him free from moral responsibility.
Jesus’ Final Week: TUESDAY
These events showed that the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders was heating up and would eventually lead to his passion and death.
Jesus’ Final Week: Monday
The Cleansing of the Temple displays God's judgment on those who had drifted away from the real purpose of the rituals inside the Temple. Jesus used the lesson of the cursing of the fig tree as an opportunity to build his disciples' faith and encourage them to pray.
Jesus’ Final Week (Luke 19:29-1-52)
The Triumphal Entry was Jesus’ act of proclaiming himself as the Messiah!
On the Way to THE CRUX: Reflections On Jesus’ Journey to the Cross
Week Five: Responding to Jesus and His works This week’s reflection focuses on our response to the presence of Jesus and his works found in Luke 17:11-19:27 NASB. Luke reminds his readers that Jesus “was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee” (Luke 17:11 NASB). In fact this is the final episode in the travelogue. The next passages talk about Jesus teaching in the Temple inside Jerusalem (Luke 19:45-21:38 NASB).
On the Way to THE CRUX: Reflections on Jesus’ Journey to the Cross
Week Four: Lost in His Own Home The older brother’s character shows that one does not have to leave his home in order to be lost or be called a prodigal son. A person can be estranged from God even if he is always inside the church. However, everyone is invited to return to God and repent, both the sinners and the clean ones.
On the Way to THE CRUX: Reflections on Jesus’ Journey to the Cross
Week Three: Contentment and Vigilance "God did not promise us exemption from problems, affliction and trials. It is imperative that we go through these things here on earth as followers of Christ."
On the Way to THE CRUX: Reflections on Jesus’ Journey to the Cross
Week Two: No Amount of Proof is Sufficient for those Who Choose Not to Believe
On the Way to THE CRUX. Reflections on Jesus’ Journey to the Cross
Week One: Rethinking Our Concept of Being a Neighbor and Our Treatment of Jesus The Lenten season has started. It is a season of forty days, except Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. Though the season is not formally observed in many Evangelical or nondenominational churches, it is still, the best season to reflect on Jesus’ journey to the Cross. I invite you to reflect with me in this series entitled “On the Way to THE CRUX. Reflections on Jesus’ Journey to the Cross.”
The Basis for the Title of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere
The idea of writing a novel came out when Rizal realized that Filipinos were almost an unknown nation in Europe. In Madrid they mistaken to be Chinese. “Street urchins ran after them shouting ‘Chink! Chink!’ And indeed, half in self-mockery, half in defiance, the Filipinos in Madrid referred to one another as ‘slit-eyed Chinese’” (Leon Ma. Guerrero, The First Filipino).
David Spared Saul’s Life Twice
David's action first and foremost, was in recognition of God’s anointing for Saul as king over Israel.
Pa-Woke and the Filipino Psychology of Kapwa
Dami mong alam! (You know so much!) Eh di ikaw na matalino! Ako na bobo! (Okay! You are smart! I am dumb!) Have you been a victim of these sarcastic comments because you sounded like an intellectual or when you popped out a mind-blogging idea? If yes, then you are a victim of smart-shaming! You are tagged as pa-woke!
Message of the Day: The Character of a Good Man
Psalm 112:5: Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice (NIV).
Message of the Day: We All Belong to Christ, Be Considerate!
We belong to one community of faith. We are responsible for our actions towards other members of that community. We all belong to Christ, thus we ought to be considerate.
Message of the Day: Not One of Us is Forgotten before God
If you feel alone, you wonder why God seems so silent and distant, know that you are not forgotten. God will never forsake you. In fact, He has a lot in store for you. He knows what you need.
Message of the Day: God Beautifies the Humble, the Weak and those Who are Afflicted
Are you weak and afflicted? God is with you. He is happy to bless you with honor and beauty. Trust Him!
Message of the Day: The Lord is Our Judge, Lawgiver and King. He will Save Us!
The Bible declares that God is actively involved in our daily life. He chose to bless, teach and save us! We better trust him, daily!
The Birth of Jose Rizal
Today, June 19, 2019, is the 158th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. A multi-talented illustrado, hero and martyr. As we commemorate his birth, let us look at some of the facts about his birth.
Message of the Day: God’s Word is True, His Judgments are Everlasting
Let us put our confidence in God's word for it is true from the start. Let us put our trust in his decision for they firm, changeless and free from error.
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