It’s a Matter of the Heart
Today, the Roman Catholics celebrate Palm Sunday. Scripture tells us this was the triumphant entry of Jesus, fulfilling Zechariah 9:9, the coming of the King. Scripture states, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is He, humble and mounted…
Not by Water but By Fire
Why is it being taught that the Second Coming of Jesus will result in the destruction of the world by fire? Isn’t this a contradiction of God’s pronouncement and promise made right after the flood in Noah’s days? Consider the Scripture: “Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and took some of every clean…
A War Based on a Lie
Let me warn Christians that anyone who claims and teaches that the present conflict in Iran is a prelude to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ is delusional and false. All the prophecies in the Old Testament were fulfilled in Christ Jesus. After His resurrection, Jesus Christ declared, “These are My words that I spoke…
Beware of Jezebel
I would venture to say that Elijah was disheartened. He recognized God’s immense power and greatness, yet he struggled to comprehend how wicked individuals could persist in their wickedness. Elijah, demonstrating God’s supreme power over anything else, defeated Jezebel’s false prophets. Instead of fearing God, Jezebel, in a defiant act, killed all the prophets of…
Don’t Miss the Chance
Recently, my wife and I took a bus trip to Baguio City. It’s a good idea to buy your tickets in advance because the ticket counters at the station can get really crowded. A lot of people end up standing in line, hoping to get a ticket and board the bus. These people are betting…
Love: Felt, Experienced, and Shared
It’s Valentine’s Day. Many people will give flowers and dine together as a way to show their love. That’s nice, but real love is most visible when everything isn’t perfect. “God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) It is wrong to say that…
The Best Testimony
Personal conversion testimony is valid for as long as we have kept the faith. Though God remembers our actions in the past, He is more concerned about how we have kept the faith. That’s the point of Paul’s assertion saying, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the…
How to Be Better in 2026
I saw on YouTube Karen Davila asking, “What should people do to be better in 2026?” (Disclaimer: I didn’t listen to the full interview. So I am just sharing her question and not in any way agreeing or disagreeing with Pastor Peter Tanchi’s answer.) Here’s the link to that interview. The answer to that question…
Slaves to Righteousness (Romans 6:17-18)
Can Christians justify participating in the recently concluded Black Nazarene parade, the present Sinulog parade, or even just the subsequent party without compromising their relationship with Christ Jesus? The Bible, specifically Genesis 6:5-8, describes the natural behavior of humans and its consequences. It states, “The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in…
Just for Fun
Many years ago, while I was still a seminary student doing a practicum in a Muslim community, we were introduced to an Imam, an Islamic leader in the community. He was courteous and welcomed us all, offering us snacks. To avoid offending his faith, we declined to offer a thanksgiving prayer for the food and…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Follow My Blog
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Unlearning Tradition, Relearning Scripture 