In the Bible, King David, Apostle Paul, Peter, James, Matthew, Luke, Mark, John, Timothy, Barnabas …… are the cloud of witnesses who showed us how they face the “giants” in their lives. Giants, let us think about that for a moment. Giant represents something colossal. It is what oftentimes appears to be so enormous inContinue reading “Living in a Chaotic World, Facing the “Giant” in Your Life”
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Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;6 the sun will not harm youContinue reading “Psalm 121”
Waiting on you, Lord!
~ Lamentations 3:25-26 ~ “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. ” We have two members in our Life Group who are still suffering from cancer. Our group has been stricken with cancer one by one. It started inContinue reading “Waiting on you, Lord!”
Our Documentary…
I was watching this two-hour documentary of one of my favorite film directors over the weekend. I always find it interesting when people are asked to say something about the person. How they describe their experiences working with the person, living with them, or who they are as an individual, and how they perceive storiesContinue reading “Our Documentary…”
Wisdom
Have you thought about why we depend on our intelligence and not the Wisdom that comes from above? Why we cling on to our selfish pride when there is an easy way to just dial in to connect with God? Often, we stay with our old habits and rely on our skills. We think ifContinue reading “Wisdom”
Search our Hearts Oh Lord!
Heavenly Father, we ask for your forgiveness to all our iniquities. Help us to rely on your provisions with patience and humility. Guide us in our thoughts, our desires, our words, and in our deeds so that everything that flows out from us brings glory and honor to Your name. May the Holy Spirit grantContinue reading “Search our Hearts Oh Lord!”
He is Risen!
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until theContinue reading “He is Risen!”
In Time of Chaos….
“Jesus Christ is the rightful ruler of every nation, every family, and every community. Find your security in Jesus in time of chaos.” ~ Pastor Seth McCoy, Church of Emmanuel “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” ~ Matt 28:18
As we forgive those who hurt us…
Abba Father, creator of heaven and earth, enrich our capacity to forgive others, and strengthen us to overcome life’s daily challenges. Help us Oh Lord, to extend our patience when we are surrounded with injustices and bitterness. May You be in the center of our lives to bring us peace and calm our spirits inContinue reading “As we forgive those who hurt us…”
Palm Sunday
There is something about short films that catches your full attention. Aside from the fact that they are condensed and does not require a lot of your time compared to watching a full-length movie where there is a lot of twist and turns or highs and lows of the story. Despite this, I find thatContinue reading “Palm Sunday”
