From Darkness to Light: A Reflection on Genesis 1
I have read Genesis 1 many times before, but this time, one word stood out and lingered in my heart: light. Over and over again, Scripture speaks of it—light and darkness, God dividing the light from the darkness, the greater light and the lesser light. It felt as though God was patiently drawing my attention to something I had skimmed past before, inviting me to pause and truly see. Light changes everything. Without light, it is almost impossible to see clearly. Imagine closing your eyes and being surrounded by pitch black—no shape, no direction,...
I have read Genesis 1 many times before, but this time, one word stood out and lingered in my heart: light. Over and over again, Scripture speaks of it—light and darkness, God dividing the light from the darkness, the greater light and the lesser light. It felt as though God was patiently drawing my attention to something I had skimmed past before, inviting me to pause and truly see. Light changes everything. Without light, it is almost impossible to see clearly. Imagine closing your eyes and being surrounded by pitch black—no shape, no direction,...
A New Year Manifesto (2026)
I am not entering this year casually. I am entering it awake, aware, and accountable. Seeking God is not a resolution—it is the plan. Not when things break. Not when I am confused. But first. Always first.This year, I am asking God for diligent hands and a disciplined mind.Hands that work faithfully, not sporadically.A mind that chooses focus over noise, obedience over impulse, wisdom over speed. I have learned from the year that passed. I made mistakes—real ones. Some were born from rushing. Some from misplaced trust. Some from ignoring what I...
I am not entering this year casually. I am entering it awake, aware, and accountable. Seeking God is not a resolution—it is the plan. Not when things break. Not when I am confused. But first. Always first.This year, I am asking God for diligent hands and a disciplined mind.Hands that work faithfully, not sporadically.A mind that chooses focus over noise, obedience over impulse, wisdom over speed. I have learned from the year that passed. I made mistakes—real ones. Some were born from rushing. Some from misplaced trust. Some from ignoring what I...
Why God Is Not Mad at Me
Matthew 1 quietly, powerfully reminds me of something my heart often forgets: God loves sinners. Not the polished version of me. Not the “I-have-it-all-together” version. But the real, flawed, unfinished version. Before Jesus ever preached, healed, or died on the cross, Scripture introduces Him this way: “He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) Not from our mistakes once we improve. Not after we finally get disciplined, prayerful, patient, or perfect. But...
5 THINGS THAT MOTIVATE ME TO BE HAPPY DURING COVID-19 QUARANTINE
Matthew 1 quietly, powerfully reminds me of something my heart often forgets: God loves sinners. Not the polished version of me. Not the “I-have-it-all-together” version. But the real, flawed, unfinished version. Before Jesus ever preached, healed, or died on the cross, Scripture introduces Him this way: “He will save His people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) Not from our mistakes once we improve. Not after we finally get disciplined, prayerful, patient, or perfect. But...
I haven't been outside the house since the lock down or "enhanced community quarantine" (ECQ). I haven't seen my family (some of them), friends, and discipleship group for a very long time. Well, one month seems a tedious time! I haven't been to the mall, to the church, to the beach, to the park--- I haven't been anywhere but here in the house! 😛 I have been quarantined for 30 days and I survived! Here are the top 5 things that motivate me...
I haven't been outside the house since the lock down or "enhanced community quarantine" (ECQ). I haven't seen my family (some of them), friends, and discipleship group for a very long time. Well, one month seems a tedious time! I haven't been to the mall, to the church, to the beach, to the park--- I haven't been anywhere but here in the house! 😛 I have been quarantined for 30 days and I survived! Here are the top 5 things that motivate me...
WHAT PAIN CAN DO TO YOU
"Jesus have learned obedience not by the things He enjoyed but by the things He suffered." Source How much pain can a man endure? Is there a limit as to how much? Some say a human body can only take up to 45 del of pain; I mean, I can't even comprehend that intensity. Some people say it depends; strong people can survive longer while weak people don't and just die. Nobody enjoys watching his loved one dying, nobody wants to get their...
"Jesus have learned obedience not by the things He enjoyed but by the things He suffered." Source How much pain can a man endure? Is there a limit as to how much? Some say a human body can only take up to 45 del of pain; I mean, I can't even comprehend that intensity. Some people say it depends; strong people can survive longer while weak people don't and just die. Nobody enjoys watching his loved one dying, nobody wants to get their...
ARE YOU REALLY FREE?
"I am free from me so that I can be free from you." Freedom is a beautiful thing, isn't it? Succumbing to curiosity and enigma of life, I found myself in woe, the prepossessing kind of woe, if there is such a thing. At times, we hold other people responsible for the bad plight we are in. At times, we are prone to be vexed by irrational wrangle created by our own twisted minds. The issue is not the people around you or the bad plight you...
"I am free from me so that I can be free from you." Freedom is a beautiful thing, isn't it? Succumbing to curiosity and enigma of life, I found myself in woe, the prepossessing kind of woe, if there is such a thing. At times, we hold other people responsible for the bad plight we are in. At times, we are prone to be vexed by irrational wrangle created by our own twisted minds. The issue is not the people around you or the bad plight you...
MR FERRARI IS THE LUCKY GUY IN NYC
The marvelous story of a cab driver who happened to pick up the "Nicest Guy" is trending all over social media and news sites. I never get dull reading his encounter with the nicest guy, in fact, I'm watching one of nicest guy's movie, Cast Away, as I write. Source I have an inkling that you already know what took place as the story has 1,026,876 (and counting) likes and 76,735 (and counting) shares on Humans of New York Facebook page. What...
The marvelous story of a cab driver who happened to pick up the "Nicest Guy" is trending all over social media and news sites. I never get dull reading his encounter with the nicest guy, in fact, I'm watching one of nicest guy's movie, Cast Away, as I write. Source I have an inkling that you already know what took place as the story has 1,026,876 (and counting) likes and 76,735 (and counting) shares on Humans of New York Facebook page. What...
THE DESIRE TO BE EXPOSED
I stumbled upon this article about confessing our sins to one another and it hit me hard, really hard. If I have to be totally honest, I have this intense desire to admit my quirks and flaws, but great also is my fear and uncertainty to admit them. I have made a lot of conjectures in my head about the outcome of confessing and whatnot would enormously change me and the people around me. Due to our wicked nature, we all have weaknesses and sins we...
I stumbled upon this article about confessing our sins to one another and it hit me hard, really hard. If I have to be totally honest, I have this intense desire to admit my quirks and flaws, but great also is my fear and uncertainty to admit them. I have made a lot of conjectures in my head about the outcome of confessing and whatnot would enormously change me and the people around me. Due to our wicked nature, we all have weaknesses and sins we...
SHARE YOUR BIBLE VERSE ON FACEBOOK CHALLENGE
Recently, I found a lot of my friends on Facebook taking part on sharing the Bible verse challenge. Watching them standing on their faith, spreading God's Word on social media over selfie and nonsense stuff, honoring God through these channels, stirs me up to step up and be courageous in inspiring others in my circle of influence and beyond. Source I had a strong conviction to pass on these important messages by my friends. Deep in my heart,...
Recently, I found a lot of my friends on Facebook taking part on sharing the Bible verse challenge. Watching them standing on their faith, spreading God's Word on social media over selfie and nonsense stuff, honoring God through these channels, stirs me up to step up and be courageous in inspiring others in my circle of influence and beyond. Source I had a strong conviction to pass on these important messages by my friends. Deep in my heart,...
DANCING IN THE RAIN
It's so easy to get disquieted when things don't go our way. Our natural instinct is to worry, get angry, or worse, drown in self-pity. Source Sounds familiar? There was a time I received an email from the company I applied for and they told me I was unsuccessful in my application. My dancing has turned into mourning. I badly needed that job. I felt betrayed by life. So how do we rise above from the odds? How should we respond during...
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