I remember a season when I truly wanted to memorize Scripture. I would read a verse in the morning and feel encouraged. By lunchtime, I could barely recall it. By evening, it was gone. Life felt busy. My mind felt full. Memorizing Bible verses seemed like something for people with more time and fewer distractions. Many believers face this … Read more
When I first started serious Bible study, I often felt lost. I knew the Scriptures held so much wisdom, but I didn’t know how to find the verses I wanted or explore the themes I cared about. That all changed when I learned how to study the Bible with a concordance. Suddenly, I could trace words like … Read more
Have you ever opened your Bible, read a passage, and closed it feeling more confused than encouraged? I remember seasons when I wanted to understand God’s Word deeply, but I did not know how. I would read faithfully, pray sincerely, and still walk away with unanswered questions. Some passages felt unclear. Others felt overwhelming. I … Read more
Do you hate your job but feel you have no choice because you need to survive? I’ve heard these words from colleagues, and at times, I’ve felt the same way. Many see work as a burden, a daily struggle, or a race driven by fear of not having enough. But Scripture paints a very different … Read more
There was a time when one of my closest friends, my best friend from high school, went through one of the darkest seasons of her life. After marrying and moving away, she was betrayed by the person she trusted most. Her husband had been unfaithful, and to make things worse, he accused her of the … Read more
Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday marked by food and family; it’s a way of life. In the West, Thanksgiving often means gathering around a table filled with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, taking turns sharing what everyone is thankful for before enjoying the meal. Those moments are meaningful and heartfelt. Here in the Philippines, … Read more
Ever thought of life as a journey rather than a destination? The Bible often uses the metaphor of walking to describe how we should live our day-to-day lives. It’s about moving forward, making choices, and navigating through what life throws our way. Digging into 2 Corinthians 5:6–9, the Apostle Paul encourages believers not to get … Read more
In Part 2 of this series, we wrestled with some of the most common objections and questions people raise about what the Bible says on homosexuality. We saw that Scripture speaks with both clarity and compassion: calling sin what it is, while also holding out hope in Christ. But the conversation can’t stop there. At … Read more
Introduction: From Truth to Conversation In Part 1 of this series, we explored what the Bible clearly teaches about sexuality and marriage: that God designed it as a covenant between one man and one woman. We also saw that while Scripture speaks plainly about sin, it also speaks with hope, offering forgiveness and transformation through … Read more
Introduction: A Tender Truth in a Broken World I’ve known and loved many people who identify as gay or lesbian: former colleagues, dear friends, neighbors, even churchmates and extended family members. Many of them are among the kindest, most thoughtful, and genuinely caring individuals I’ve ever met. I’ve seen their devotion in how they serve … Read more
