Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Truth, Guided by God’s Word
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
As a Christian, it is inevitable that you will most likely have seasons of your life when you feel far from God. There are times when you simply feel like Jesus is far away for no reason at all. You find it difficult to pray. Or you pray and cry out to God but it … 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 an important topic that often arouses much controversy and confusion. Many Christians around the world are asking whether or not water baptism is necessary for salvation. Do you need to be baptized in order to be saved? Some say that baptism is a requirement for salvation while others say it is not. … Read more
There’s a lot of debate as to whether or not Christians should celebrate and participate in Halloween. Is it alright to dress up our kids in costumes and allow them to go trick-or treating in our neighborhood? Is it okay for us to attend Halloween parties dressed in some evil-looking and demonic costumes? And what … 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
One of the many blessings I’ve come to treasure since becoming a follower of Christ is hearing the personal testimonies of fellow believers—how they came to know the Lord and how God continues to work in and through their lives. It never ceases to amaze me how our gracious God meets each person right where … Read more
I remember a time when I faced what felt like an insurmountable challenge—financial struggles that left me feeling hopeless and uncertain about the future. Just like David, I found myself standing before a giant that seemed impossible to defeat. But through faith, prayer, and the right mindset, I realized that God had already equipped me … Read more