In Colossians 3:1-4 the apostle Paul instructs the believers “to seek the things that are above where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God; to set their minds on things above, not on earthly things.” But what exactly does it mean to set your mind on things above and why? In almost every … Read more
I believe that all Christians want to know the will of God for their lives, because knowing the will of God enables us to please Him in every aspect of our lives by making wise decisions that are in line with His will. We all want to know the will of God concerning major decisions … Read more
Bonifacio Day is a holiday celebrated in the Philippines annually on November 30 to commemorate the birth of Andres Bonifacio, a Filipino nationalist, patriot and one of the original founders of KKK (Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan) or simply called Katipunan. The Katipunan is a secret movement devoted to fighting the Spanish … Read more
Updated: January 2026 There are seasons in the Christian life when God feels distant: quiet, unresponsive, even absent. You pray, but your words feel like they hit the ceiling. You open your Bible, but the verses that once stirred your heart now seem flat. Worship feels forced. Motivation fades. And deep down, you wonder, Why … Read more
One day, my friend asked me if it’s possible for someone who willfully rejects God to be forgiven of his sins and be welcomed into heaven when he repents and receives Christ as Lord and Savior on his deathbed. If a person keeps putting off surrendering his life to God because he thinks he has … Read more
Do you know how praise and worship in Christian churches started? Why do we sing an opening or welcome song and then proceed to sing up-tempo songs before finally transitioning into high intimacy worship songs? Is there some kind of pattern that we’re supposed to strictly follow? Or can we modify it to suit our … Read more
Water baptism is one of those topics that sparks numerous questions and sometimes heated debate among Christians. I’ve often heard believers ask: “Do I need to be baptized to be saved?” Some churches teach that baptism is required for salvation, while others emphasize faith in Christ alone. When I was a new believer, I wrestled … Read more
Updated 2025 Every year, as October 31 approaches, the debate resurfaces among believers: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is it harmless fun to dress our kids in cute costumes and let them go trick-or-treating around the neighborhood? What about attending Halloween parties or posting creepy, zombie-like photos on social media just for the sake of joining … Read more
Some days feel impossibly long. Tonight, as I headed into another night shift, I felt the weight of it all. I’d just learned my already heavy schedule was about to get even tougher. With two coworkers heading home for good, I was bracing myself for what may be the most grueling weeks I’ve faced since … Read more
Updated: April 2025 One verse that’s often quoted when the Gospel is shared is Romans 6:23:“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” A closer look at this verse reveals something sobering and profound—we get exactly what we deserve. Death is the payment … Read more
