Category Archives: devotions

are you a giver or a receiver?

Yesterday, one of the couple’s from church were given love gift$ because they were going to the Phils, finally after 20 yrs of waiting. It touched my heart that God’s body wanted to bless them. As a young couple, I’m … Continue reading

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prov.11:2…on pride

Proverbs 11:2“When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but with humility comes wisdom.”Pride will itch inside you telling you to debate every last thought. Pride will tell you your perspective is always justified. Pride will tell you you know what is best … Continue reading

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“I Love God but Hate My Church”

I once read that you cannot truly love your Pastor and not love his wife.  I know it may be possible, but not practical.  Believe it or not, his wife is the extension of him, the one that supports him … Continue reading

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consistency shows

“We try to challenge them to look at every job in the church the way Christ says to look at them; everything we do for the kingdom needs to be done with a real zeal and passion. Some take this … Continue reading

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Pain in Qadosh

Today, I learned the Hebrew term “Qadosh.” Like the cross, it has ambivalent meanings. To be set apart is to be made holy. This is never painless. Like sacrifices placed at the altar, these things are changed and made holy. … Continue reading

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the deathcab

“It’s nothing to cry about  ‘cause we’ll hold each other soon” The lyrics above are from Death Cab for a Cutie’s song “I’ll Follow You Into the Dark.” Death has been in my mind these days.  It all started during … Continue reading

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a song for mama

“When the rain is blowing in your face And the whole world is on your case I could offer you a warm embrace To make you feel my love” Tonight, my mom left comments through my Facebook pictures, mainly of … Continue reading

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