"Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.” (1 Samuel 12:24) Patay ang Diyos. “God is dead.” It’s common in our country to say this sentence whenever Black Saturday comes. It must have been one of my despised comments on this kind … Continue reading Sins Unnoticed on Black Saturday
Final and Perfect Sacrifice
Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.Luke 23:44-45 When we set our goals, we plan how it should be done and how we can finish it well. At … Continue reading Final and Perfect Sacrifice
Anchor of Our Hearts
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.John 14:6 Here’s the hard truth: Not all roads lead to God. If we look at the world today, a lot of people live to the standard that if you’re having a prosperous life means … Continue reading Anchor of Our Hearts
With All Your Soul, With All Your Heart
If there’s something I am aware of myself, it’s that I know that I never do things half-heartedly. The problem with me is that I cannot set myself a middle point. I am almost, always at my extreme. Whether I do a minor project, support a drama series, or review for a short exercise, I … Continue reading With All Your Soul, With All Your Heart
Our Everything
Photo by Emma Bauso on Pexels.com What do you consider as “your everything?” We may say that “our everything” is our family, significant other, earthly possessions, career, and even the recognition that we have. However, what will happen when these things are taken from us? Certainly, we will feel devastated and lost. These things are … Continue reading Our Everything
When the Rain Stops
Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.com Do you have a hidden passion? Do you have unspeakable talents? Are there times when you lose sight of interest due to heaviness within you? I am currently experiencing this breakdown due to various reasons. The spark of my passion for writing is slowly burning down. Fire meets downfall. … Continue reading When the Rain Stops
God’s Word and Prayer
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com "For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy." St. Therese of Lisieux All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, … Continue reading God’s Word and Prayer
Take Heart; I Have Overcome the World.
Photo by Matheus Bertelli on Pexels.com Place yourself on a stage where no one is watching. Breathe three times. Slowly, open your eyes. What do you see? How does it feel like when you do not belong in a particular group? Screeching. What do you hear when no one is clapping for you regardless of … Continue reading Take Heart; I Have Overcome the World.
He Left the Ninety-Nine for One
Photo by Kat Jayne on Pexels.com Jesus Christ was criticized by the Pharisees for having followers like tax collectors and sinners. In Luke Chapter 15 verses 1 to 7, Jesus Christ explained in his parable of the Lost Sheep how important a one lost sheep than the ninety-nine. Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often … Continue reading He Left the Ninety-Nine for One
Why Keep Him Waiting?
Photo by Jeffrey Czum on Pexels.com We can determine one's priority based on their plan. The things we prioritize today have a big contribution to the future we look forward to. We may be studying hard right now so that we can get the degree we wish to have or trying to earn money so … Continue reading Why Keep Him Waiting?