Matthew 8: 5-13 Pearl Strachan Hurd once said: “Handle words carefully for words have more power than atom bombs.” How many of us are even affected by words of strangers? We are in the marketplace, someone curses us. We curse back and our day is affected. On the other hand, someone compliments us, we feel…
Month: October 2019
Teach Us How To Pray
Matthew 6: 7-15 If there is one thing that the people close to Jesus noticed was that He always prayed. Many instances, he would separate himself to pray; before performing a miracle, certainly He would pray; when he drove out demons, He prayed. Knowing how powerful prayer is, he taught his disciples how to pray….
Life After Earthly Life
Mark 12: 18-27 There is a bumper sticker which says, “He who dies with the most number of toys, wins.” For a person without faith, this is very true. After all, happiness comes from the material things in this world. But for a person with faith, we all know that we came into the world…
Planting the Seeds
These two sayings have the same message: “The greatest Oaks have been little Acorns.” “Large streams from little fountains flow.” It is a reminder that in life, often, things start small. I understand what we know now as SM, the biggest mall operator in Southeast Asia, was once a small store in Carriedo and eventually…
It Is Not Over
John 18: 1-19, 42 Once I came across a friend who I had not seen in a long time. After asking how he was doing, I got surprised by his response. His wife just finished 6 sessions of Chemotherapy and because of this, they were deep into debt. Then just when they thought they could…
The Heart Sees What is Essential
Mark 7: 14-23 When my mother was still alive, I used to accompany her to the doctor. I became curious why the blood pressure is always taken. When I eventually queried, the nurse explained it quite simply. “It is the heart that is the most important organ. It is the heart that determines whether there…
Grief and God’s Plan
Luke 24: 13-35 How many of us have to deal with dreams or plans that never come true? Miss A is perpetually in search of love but could not find Mr. Right. “Am I not lovable?” Mr. A has been bypassed again for a promotion which he feels he likely deserves. “Is there is something…
Reading the Signs
One of the greatest wonders of the world is nature – beautiful, complex and yes it can also be dangerous. In fact, nature is interrelated. Some interesting facts: If the sky is red during sunset, chances are it is going to be bright and sunny the next day. If the sky is red during sunrise,…
Thank God for Mothers
John 2: 1-11 Once in a seminary theology class, our professor asked the class, “Who is the Mother of Perpetual Help?” Instantly, the class responded, “Mama Mary.” Then our professor asked, “Who is the Perpetual Help?” For a while there was silence. Then someone reluctantly answered, “Jesus?” Our professor immediately affirmed the correct response. It…
God’s Calling
Matthew 9:9 We have a saying, “Do not judge a book by its cover.” We see a person with fine clothes, a nice car and materially rich, we think he is okay and happy. Hence it is the desire to become rich. How many of us tell ourselves that “If I win the lotto, it…
3 Ways 2 Your 1 God 