Message of the Day: Union with Jesus Produces Obedience and Love.
“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” (John 15:10, NKJV)
Message of the Day: One Day All People, Angels and Demons Will Acknowledge That Jesus Christ is Lord!
“...that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:10-11, NKJV)
July 12, 1859, the Jesuits returned for the first time since their expulsion in 1767.
Today in Philippine History. July 12, 1859, the Jesuits returned to the Philippines for the first time since their expulsion on April 2, 1767.
Message of the Day: Obedience is More Important than Physical Needs!
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”(Matthew 4:4, NKJV)
July 12, 1859, the Jesuits returned for the first time since their expulsion on April 2, 1767.
Today in Philippine History. July 12, 1859, the Jesuits returned to the Philippines for the first time since their expulsion on April 2, 1767.
The Book of Revelation
The Greek ‘apokalypto’ or Apocalypse means ‘reveal’ or ‘uncover.’ The book of Revelation reveals things that might otherwise remain unknown.
Message of the Day: Nothing is Too Hard for God.
“Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.” (Jeremiah 32:17, NKJV)
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender: Bubonic Plague and the Plagues of Egypt.
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender deals with important incidents, events and issues that transpired over the week in light of God’s word.
July 10, 1934, the Filipino Voters Elected Delegates to a Constitutional Convention.
Today in Philippine History. July 10, 1934, election of delegates to a constitutional convention pursuant the Tydings-McDuffie Law of 1934 was held. 202 delegates were elected to the said convention which drafted the Philippine Constitution of 1935.
Message of the Day: A Prayer of Joy and Confidence in God’s Faithfulness.
“...being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ...” (Philippians 1:6, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Our Goal is to Understand More of Christ’s Love.
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21, NKJV)
Message of the Day: God’s Promise Exceeded All Manifestations of Himself as Subject of Praise.
“I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” (Psalm 138:2, NKJV)
GOOGLE+ Completely DISCONTINUED and REPLACED with CURRENTS for Enterprise Users
Not many people know about it now, but internet giant Google once did throw its own hat into the ring of social networking.
Message of the Day: We Are Always Confident Of God’s Help.
“As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” (Psalm 18:30, NKJV)
July 7, 1892, the Deportation of Dr. Jose Rizal to Dapitan was Made Public; the Katipunan was Founded.
Today in Philippine History. On July 7, 1892, Gov. Eulogio Despujol announced his immediate deportation to Dapitan, through a decree published in the Gaceta, to the remote town in Zamboanga.
July 6, 1765, Jose Raon arrived in Manila to become Governor General.
Today in Philippine History. July 6, 1765, Jose Raon arrived in Manila to become Governor General.
Message of the Day: The Lord’s Words Are More Certain Than The Existence Of The Universe.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.” (Matthew 24:35, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Exalt the Lord, The Prince of Peace!
And in that day you will say: “Praise the Lord, call upon His name; Declare His deeds among the peoples, Make mention that His name is exalted.” (Isaiah 12:4, NKJV)
US-RP Friendship Day, Anti-Terror Bill, And the Basic Function of Government as Stated in Romans 13:3-5.
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender deals with important incidents, events and issues that transpired over the week in light of God’s word.
Message of the Day: Rejoice in God!
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12, NKJV)
July 3, 1997 Britain’s Prince Charles arrived in the country aboard the royal yacht Britannica.
Today in Philippine History. July 3,1997 Britain's Prince Charles arrived in the country aboard the royal yacht Britannica, following the turn over of Hong Kong from British rule to China.
July 3, 1892, Dr. Jose Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina.
Rizal organized the La Liga Filipina upon his return to the Philippines on July 3, 1892.
Message of the Day: Righteousness and Wisdom Has Personal and National Benefits.
“Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34, NKJV)
July 2, 1889, the Manila School of Agriculture was Established.
Today in Philippine History. The Manila school of agriculture was created by royal decree of November 29, 1887, and established at Manila, July 2, 1889.
July 2, 1973, San Juanico Bridge was Inaugurated.
Today in Philippine History. On July 2, 1973, President Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated the 2.16-kilometer San Juanico Bridge linking Samar and Leyte which he called a symbol of the Filipinos’ vision and firm resolve to unite themselves under the New Society.
July 2, 1990, Mrs. Marcos was acquitted of charges of racketeering, fraud by New York jury
Today in Philippine History. On July 2, 1990, on her 61st birthday, former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos, was acquitted of all charges that she raided the country's treasury and invested the money in the United States. A New York Federal Court jury of 12, voted 10-2 in favor of Mrs. Marcos.
Message of the Day: Wrong Motives and their Result!
“I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 17:10, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Pride Has No Place In A Christian’s Way Of Thinking.
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” (Romans 12:3, NKJV)
Message of the Day: One Lord, One Religion!
“And the Lord shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be— “The Lord is one,” And His name one.” (Zechariah 14:9)
Message of the Day: God Fulfills His Promises.
“The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.” (Psalm 138:8, NKJV)
The Apocalyptic Literature
The name 'apocalyptic' literature comes from the Greek 'apokalypto' meaning 'to reveal.' It was a well-known literary genre among the Jews and Christians from about 200 B.C.E. to 200 A.D., a period leading up and including the New testament era. Apocalypse as a literary genre was a response to persecution and oppression, it flourished during the most difficult time in Jewish history.
June 28, 1848, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Got Married
Today in Philippine History. June 28, 1848, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, the parents of Dr. Jose Rizal, got married.
Message of the Day: God is Patiently Waiting for People to Come to Repentance.
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9, NKJV)
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender: GMRC, the Renaming of NAIA and the Bible’s Stress on Early Training of Kids, and the Reasons for the Change of Biblical Names Persons and Places.
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender deals with important incidents, events and issues that transpired over the week in light of God’s word.
Message of the Day: Prepare for the Worst!
“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:25, NKJV)
June 26, 1875, a Royal decree was issued authorizing the preparation of a general plan for a railroad in Luzon.
Today in Philippine History. June 26, 1875, a Royal decree was issued authorizing the preparation of a general plan for a railroad in Luzon.
Message of the Day: Avoid Vengeance, Exercise Forgiveness and Love Each Other.
“You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18, NKJV).
Message of the Day: Nothing Can Be Hidden From God.
“Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the Lord; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord. (Jer. 23:24, NKJV).
June 24, 1571 Manila was proclaimed as the capital of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines.
Today in Philippine History. June 24, 1571 Manila was proclamed as the capital of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines.
Message of the Day: The Lord Can Be Counted On!
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3, NKJV)
June 23, 1869, Carlos Maria de la Torre Assumed Office as the New Governor-General of the Philippines.
Today in Philippine History. June 23, 1869, in the first flush of the revolution a new governor, General Carlos Ma. de la Torre y Nava Cerrada, assumed office as the new Governor-General of the Philippines.
Message of the Day: Those Who Trust in God Will Be Constantly Strengthened.
“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV)
Message of the Day: God Never Sleeps!
The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore. (Psalm 121:7-8)
June 21, 1574, Fray Martin de Rada, Father Provincial of the Augustinians in the Philippines, gave his written opinion regarding the exaction by the Spaniards of tributes from the natives.
Today in Philippine History. June 21, 1574, Fray Martin de Rada gave his written opinion regarding the exaction by the Spaniards of tributes from the natives.
June 21, 1574, Felipe II of Spain, bestowed upon Manila the title of “Insigne y siempre leal Ciudad” (Distinguished and Ever Loyal City).”
Today in Philippine History. June 21, 1574, King Felipe II of Spain, bestowed upon Manila that of "Insigne y siempre leal Ciudad" (Distinguished and Ever Loyal City) and permitted the establishment of a new municipal office, and on Luzon the title of "Nuevo Reino de Castilla"(New Kingdom of Castilla).
Message of the Day: Safely Abiding in the Presence of God.
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” (Psalm 91:1, NKJV)
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender: “Washing Dirty Linen in Public,” Team Work, and Unity.
Pastorbluejeans Unplugged Weekender deals with important incidents, events and issues that transpired over the week in light of God’s word.
June 20, 1899, Nonubiki Maru leaves Nagasaki for the Philippines loaded with rifles and ammunition.
Today in Philippine History. June 20, 1899, Nunobiki Maru (布引丸, literally, Drawn Fabric) leaves Nagasaki for the Philippines loaded with rifles and ammunition.
Message of the Day: Life is Worth More than the World Itself.
“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mark 8:36, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Sympathize with the Joys and Sorrows of Others!
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Comfort and Build Up One Another in All Trials and Difficulties.
“Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NKJV)
Message of the Day: The Great Love of God.
“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them.” (Psalm 103:17-18, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Christian Freedom is not a License to Continue in Sin, but an Opportunity to Serve One Another in Love!
"For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."(Galatians 5:13, NKJV)
Message of the Day: Prepare for the Worst!
“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:25, NKJV)
Paul’s Correspondence and Today’s Distance Learning
Part of the problem is people's initial and usual reaction to change. Most of us are uncomfortable when confronted with change. Let us try every available means first and adjust as we go along so no one is left behind. We learn as one!
Message of the Day: Money Can Free No One From Spiritual and Bodily Death!
Our appreciation of what Christ has done for us will also make us want to be more holy; for his death, and nothing else, can set people free from the worthless manner of life passed down from one generation to the next.
Shizuichi Tanaka was Appointed Japanese Militray-Governor of the Philippines on June 8, 1942.
Today in Philippine History. June 8, 1942, Shizuichi Tanaka was appointed Japanese Military-Governor of the Philippines.
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