Temptations come in many forms. It may come in the form of something severe such as sexual-related sins, violence, or the excessive intake of alcoholic beverages; or it may come in the form of something small and seemingly insignificant like laziness, insecurity, or pride. Whatever it may be, one thing is for sure: all of these temptations can lead us to sin. If we give in to these, then we may be...  Read More

It is common to see social media posts from people using Bible verses as the anchor to their message. Most often the verses used, while trying to offer inspiration and encouragement, may be misunderstood or used to suit the ideals or current situation of the individual.Context is important in the study and application of God’s Word. While applicable to every aspect of our lives, a misused Bible ve...  Read More

You may reflect on your life and wonder what kind of season you are experiencing right now. I do not mean the four earthly seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—changing within a year, but the spiritual seasons that you may experience in your life as a believer. Just as natural seasons change, the same thing happens in our spiritual lives.Each season has its own set of characteristics, which br...  Read More

Your heart, the center of your will and who you are, is one of the warmest yet softest parts of you. It can also become the coldest and stiffest. As we go through the ups and downs of life, our hearts can become hardened by our difficult circumstances. To bring a measure of healing to your heart today, here are three steps to take that are inspired by the truth of the Bible – from God’s heart to y...  Read More

In the simplest terms, friendship is an association between two or more people with mutual love and understanding for each other. Different from a romantic relationship, friendship is actually set on a different spectrum and is one of the most complex mysteries of human nature.Friendship can be defined in many ways and can vary in terms of degrees or levels. It may be intense or downright shallow,...  Read More

Life is not easy. Sometimes we long for sunny skies and shimmering rainbows. But instead, we get droughts and thunderstorms. And when these things come—whether it be in the form of illness, stress, heartache, or hardship—we will often feel weak in our ability to cope. We may feel as if we are at our weakest.But when we turn to Scripture, we understand that we are called to embrace our human weakne...  Read More

Many people spend an average of 4 hours a day on mobile devices and 5.2 hours a day on desktops and tablets. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter; almost everyone—young and old—are using these social media applications in their everyday lives.These social media apps are useful when it comes to communicating and staying connected with our friends and families. But as Christians, we can h...  Read More

Have you ever experienced a season of darkness? Perhaps it was a death of a loved one, losing a job, or breaking up a meaningful relationship. The rug is pulled out from underneath us and we can suddenly find ourselves in a place of discouragement and doubt.My friend, it is not uncommon to face difficult times at some point along our journey of faith. Here are three Biblically-inspired reminders t...  Read More

The average person usually spends over 40 hours of their waking hours in a week at work. That is the equivalent of over 160 hours in a month. Compare that to the fewer than two hours we spend in a week in worship.The hours we spend at work entail meeting different kinds of people as well as acquiring different kinds of life experiences, both positive and negative. Yet, many of us are unsatisfied a...  Read More

It’s been said that, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But even with a “village,” you may still find yourself alone with the responsibility of teaching your child in the way he or she should go. Parenting, in any case, can be overwhelming.Eventually, our children will make their own decisions. But studies show that parents are quite influential in how children turn out. While there are a lot ...  Read More

It is no secret that the Philippines is jammed with traffic problems. This is due to an increasing number of vehicles, infrastructure issues, and more and more people venturing to large cities. James 1:19-20 says that we should be “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,” but we all need to admit that being stuck in traffic or encountering different troubles during our commute can be in...  Read More

Embarrassment is an agonizing emotional state of humiliation that varies in magnitude – it could come from a fall from the stage, or a range of other perceived failures.Believers are not exempted from being embarrassed. In fact, when a humiliating moment occurs there can even be a tendency in some to think that God failed them because the embarrassment happened.God, however, has no interest in any...  Read More