Category: BLOG
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4 Common Stumbling Blocks to Getting Closer to God
Do you desire to get closer to God as days pass by? I believe that as a Christian, it is our ultimate desire to experience God more as we commit ourselves to walk the journey that God has intended us to have. This journey is not easy, but there’s an unexplainable joy in God’s presence.…
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The Character of True Humility
While waiting in line to pay my bills, I overheard a woman arguing with a staff. The woman with that scary look was talking with a rising tone that seemed like a composed outcry. “Don’t you know who I am?” she told the frightened and teary-eyed staff. Later on, I guess the boss of that…
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Unconditional Love
Throughout my childhood, I have not had any good memories with my grandmother on my father’s side. Although, I did not have anything against her, my heart was far from her. I never learned to love her dearly as I did not feel the love that I longed for from a grandmother. The thing that…
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A Quiet and Trusting Heart
“Lord, help me to be still in you. I feel exhausted doing nothing but wait.” This was my prayer to God a few months ago. Due to my health condition, I was restricted to do the activities and things that I needed and loved to do. I felt like I was being caged. It caused…
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Will God Answer My Prayer?
During our midweek service, we often sing a song that goes like this, ” God answers prayer in the morning God answers prayer at noon God answers prayer in the evening So keep your heart in tune.” Have you ever doubt God’s ability to answer our prayers? Many times we feel that God is just…
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10 Ways for Christians to Have a Fruitful 2019
New year has started. Probably for some of you, you have written your new year’s resolutions (for the *nth time). Others might have started their journey towards betterment. I don’t know about you, but new year for me is a good start to reflect on the things from the past and to ponder on the…
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The Loneliness of a Christian
Have you ever struggled with loneliness? You have your caring friends. You have your loving family. Or maybe it is just the opposite. You don’t feel loved, and your soul is in constant search for happiness which seems so elusive. You want to be understood. You long to be fulfilled. But there is always that…
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Why Do We Need to Give Thanks Even in Bad Times?
It was supposedly a fine and wonderful Sunday when a brother told us the sad news of his sister’s passing away. His eyes showed brokenness and grief, but he still managed to stand in front of the congregation and sang for the Lord. Though, he was grieving inside, his godly countenance still exuded despite his…
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My Hope For The Future
As the year is nearing its end, my heart is overwhelmed with the thoughts of the coming year. It is the realization that over a month from now and another year will soon take its way.Where did those months go? What have I done this year? Are all things that I did count as worthy…
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Managing Our Thoughts
Recently, I have had a hard time managing my thoughts. With all the things that are bothering me and concerns that I need to think of and attend to, I find it hard to keep my thought life in subjection to God. Our minds are so much active that most of the time, it overwhelms…