Parenting is not a walk in the park. It comes with many challenges and struggles. We lose our patience and sometimes we embitter our children in the process. Yet they are our most valuable possession and our greatest asset. Unfortunately, how we parent is most likely...
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 “My husband and I have been listening to you for a long time,” writes a friend of Guidelines. Omitting the...
By Edwin D. Arceo This was a book launch that I really wanted to come to. Though it was premiered first at the 2018 Manila International Book Fair, I was not able to come due to a schedule conflict. Last night was another opportunity and I did not want to miss it....
God’s desire is for everyone to be saved. That is why He has commanded us to go into all the world and preach the Good News. What can we do in the midst of the battle? First, we should rejoice—because the victory has already been won! This fuels our prayers and fixes...
Just because you’re talking to your spouse (and kids) doesn’t necessarily mean that you are communicating. Active listening is also needed for true dialogue to happen. Active listening is more than the ear capturing sound waves from the speaker's mouth. It is to...
Question: I am a Christian and I have been following your posts on personal finance. I have been consistent in saving money but I have heard from other believers that I shouldn’t be concerned with saving because I should depend on the Lord for provisions by faith. Are...
In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself. 2 Corinthians 5:19 The young Marxist looked his guest in the eye as he said, "Do you mind if I ask you three questions? First—how can you be so sure there is a God? Can you prove God's existence? Secondly—how do you...
Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me. John 11:41-42 How many times must you pray the same prayer and ask God to do the same thing...
Have you ever prayed to be more joyful, patient and understanding or bond better with your child but received it in a situation called sickness? This happened to me two weeks ago, during Holy Week, before Gummy and I set out for our first, just-us-two vacation Though...
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Bible teacher and author George Sweeting wrote, “Some words were coined especially for use in heaven; such a word is glory.” He’s right. But the problem is that those...