We were in Leyte last week, listening to and praying for several survivors of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). We listened to their stories. We saw them cry. Some of them were still trembling in fear at the sight of rain and darkness. They told us that they lost everything. They're thankful that some "relief" were coming. They … Continue reading Merry Christmas?
Part 2: Great Joy
Two weeks ago, our second son was born. We named him Stephen Lucas. Jodi and I are delighted, obviously. Even our relatives, friends and our church family rejoiced with us. There is indeed great joy when a new life was born, when a new member of the family arrived. We are glad because Stephen is God's gift to us. And with this gift from God, you also celebrate with us.
47 Names on Christmas Day
There are no boring chapters in the Bible. Really. Even those chapters with nothing in them but a string of names called genealogy? Yes! They are not boring or dry. And we cannot say there is "nothing in them." God puts it there for a very good reason. Our New Testament starts with those string … Continue reading 47 Names on Christmas Day
Jesus Does Matter
The Bible presents a very high view of Jesus Christ. Today, however, most people who call themselves Christians have a very low view of Jesus Christ. The way people celebrate Christmas, it looks like Jesus doesn't matter anymore. But Jesus does matter. Not just on Christmas Day, but also on the other 364 days. Consider, … Continue reading Jesus Does Matter