“And he said to all, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me'” (Luke 9:23 ESV). If you’ve been a Christian for a while now, if you grew up in church like I did, had parents who went to a local church, you’ll agree … Continue reading 2018 Holy Week Devotions – Day 3
2018 Holy Week Devotions – Day 2
"I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst" (John 6:35 ESV). Most people will know about Jesus’ “bread of life” declaration, pero malamang hindi pa nila nakikita yung mala-comedy na nangyari dito. Actually, maraming medyo nakakatawa dito sa chapter na 'to, pero heto … Continue reading 2018 Holy Week Devotions – Day 2
2018 Holy Week Devotions – Day 1
"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV). Paano ba lumalim sa pagkakakilala kay Cristo? That’s a good question to ask, if ever dumating ka na sa point ng buhay mo na itinanong mo na yan. I think that question signals a desire in your … Continue reading 2018 Holy Week Devotions – Day 1
True Spirituality (Mal. 3:13-4:6)
Semana Santa na naman. Ito ang panahon na nasa "peak" ang spirituality ng maraming Pilipino. Nagsisimba. Dumadalo sa mga religious activities. Nag-aayuno. Nagbabasa ng Bibliya. Nananalangin. Mas maraming beses. Mas matagal. Mas marubdob. Pero ibig sabihin ba kinalulugdan ng Dios ang ganitong klaseng spirituality? Hindi lang mga Romano Katoliko ang tinutukoy ko dito. Pati tayo … Continue reading True Spirituality (Mal. 3:13-4:6)