Flames lept out of the sphere that was set before the man in a bronze helmet adorned with eagle's feathers. It was some strange fluid, which shimmered and did not actually seem to react as much when the cork was pulled out of the hollowed-out gourd, cleverly crafted to serve as a crude canteen. The... Continue Reading →

It's easy to sin. It's also actually as easy not to sin. It all really depends on what decision you make, and this is where the battle is being fought. I cannot deny that every believer is at war - we have our own individual wars against the enemy who constantly and mercilessly comes at... Continue Reading →

I'm getting closer and closer to truly recognizing the reality behind God's Word regarding temptation:"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that... Continue Reading →

It's been a while since I wrote a blog down. There was that one sheet of paper that I scanned and posted some close to 2 years ago, and that seemed to be it. Comparing myself when I used to write stuff down in my college notebooks to now that I type stuff down on... Continue Reading →

"Seriously, is the stuff they have in bars nowadays really aged in oak barrels? Is that shampoo you're constantly dipping your hair in really 100% natural? Can we really believe It's Not Butter? Are those real!?   People, we have the next generation of boogeymen: Con Men. In the words of Maury Ballstein, these guys... Continue Reading →

I believe in the rule of mura and mahal:"Pag minura ka, mahalin mo."This is in line with something long taught from the Bible:"Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy... Continue Reading →

It's good to be home, especially after hearing how things have been up here. It looks like the bad weather just didn't want to hit Manila with floods, but it also wanted to leave the Mountain Province with landslides. Quite frankly, I cringe at the thought of a mountain's worth of mud covering my home... Continue Reading →

We cannot afford to be shaken regardless of what happens to us.     We cannot be shaken if we are on a solid foundation.     God's promises are a solid foundation.     "God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses... Continue Reading →