I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose. - Galatians 2:21Trips from and to Manila have, for the most part, been leaving me wanting much to learn, much more to accomplish. But today in this trip, things have been different. By God's grace,... Continue Reading →

Something going through my mind right now: Something I said earlier this month. Last Saturday, actually. Or was it last Sunday? "Another word for investing is 'giving'." Replace the word 'invest' in a statement and change it to accomodate the word 'give', and you have sentences that go like: 'You give time to relationships.' 'You give money... Continue Reading →

Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able... Continue Reading →

Looking back at what I had in my mind before the big 30 came, I just have to say that I spent too much time learning. Not that learning is a bad thing, but it's just that the motivation behind all I was trying to cram into my mind before April 25 was for me... Continue Reading →

Been a little more than a month since I turned 30. Feels more like a year has passed with all the action that's been going on.I should be all worked up. Stressed. But praise God from whom all blessings flow. The love of Christ is all that we need to take in during times of... Continue Reading →

I thought I'd write something out of my own head and efforts, but even what I want to express has already been plotted out in extraordinary detail by the prophet Isaiah so many years ago.Isaiah 40English Standard Version (ESV)Comfort for God's People40 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,    and... Continue Reading →

While waiting for my sweetheart, my baby, my beloved Paola to arrive at the station for me to pick her up, I've been led to start reading the simple book by Paul Ellis, entitled 'The Gospel In Ten Words.' I've barely gone through the introduction, and already I've been hit with so many wonderful revelations of... Continue Reading →

God is still good. God is always good. We are able to behold the full and complete goodness of God regardless of what we see or feel, simply because of the finished work of Christ. His life, death, resurrection and ascension was a spectacle for all to know God's unconditional love for us. It is... Continue Reading →

Christ took all our sins and iniquities. He leads us to still waters. He restores our soul... As we are restored and sustained in His wonderful presence, we have guidance. Indeed, Christ leads us into the paths of righteousness for the world to know who He is. What an amazing Savior we have. His love is... Continue Reading →

So Christ is my identity. My entire being - my purpose, my existence - is established, founded, developed and perfected in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Is that all I need to know? Is there more to this?Since I was hired in Good News, I was assigned to prepare, print, and reproduce the newsletter we... Continue Reading →