Category: Christian Life

Sep 01

my home church: Foursquare Tagbilaran, Bohol

Just to let you know, my home church is Jesus is Still the Answer Foursquare Church in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. I became a Christian last November 2005 (19 years old) and it was my friend from college who introduced me this lifestyle. I was never been a deep follower of Christ before. I just knew that Jesus died on the cross to save sinners… just that and there was no personal encounter with the Lord. And with the help of prayers and with the works of the Holy Spirit, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior and Lord.

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I used to be in a worship music ministry before. I was a back up a singer and at the same time I was a worship leader. Things changed when College days was over and I had to find a work that would help me and my family financially. I got a job here in Cebu City. For over a year now, I am back to a regular Sunday worshiper. But I am not back sliding. lol Life is different when you have a ministry to work with. I miss worship leading… I miss chatting with my church mates… I miss my home church. So just last Sunday (August 29), I got home and was able to be reunited with them.

Just for FYI, Foursquare Church Tagbilaran is located at Brunil Drive, Dao District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol 6300. So if you are visiting Bohol and looking for a Foursquare Church, you know now the place. So I definitely post pictures.

Youth Fellowship in Jagna, Bohol

The reason why I got a 3 day leave from work was because I attended a Youth Fellowship. Just like I said, I miss my church mates. The event had a theme “Refuel”. I remember Ptr. Ralph said, refuel is the same as refill. I understand of the idea that Christian walk is not perfect at all times… there will be times when you feel weary and it is always a part of growing up, refilling oneself with His Presence is a great way to strengthen one’s Christian faith. No man is an island, one example of refueling is by having a fellowship with co-believers. I am glad that I was able to attend this event.

In the early church, we can see the example in Acts 2:42-4742They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”Bible Gateway)

It was just a 1 night and 1 day event and I learned. It was worth of my time.

Hey, I like our new T-SHIRT.

Just for EYECANDY, you can watch the Lord You are Good Dance Presentation by my church mates… I think this is cool. I hope you are entertained. lol

God bless you guys! Thanks for reading.

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Mar 20

Thoughts about Philippine National Election 2010

Hi guys! How are you? I hope you are fine. Thank you for reading. :)

So who among you guys are concerned about this coming May 10 2010 Philippine National Election? Count me in.

I don’t like to talk about who should be the winning president. That could be unhelpful and thought provoking and I don’t want to argue with your opinion as you are entitled to it. I just want share some insights what I think is good and is helpful for the coming election.

I am 23 single and young and I believe that I could do something to help my fellow Filipinos out. You for one could help.

I AM A STRONG BELIEVER of GOD. We exist because He exists and He wants us to worship Him in Spirit and in truth. I do believe that as Christians we have to play an important role during this event.

The world is already complicated. It is always complicated. In the world of democracy, politicians campaign with their nice platforms just to persuade us to vote for them because they can help us solve the world’s complications and its problems.

I have visited some (specifically NOYNOY, GIBO and EDDIE) of the candidates’ website and I found all their platforms good. They are all good.

Now what do we do as Christians?

FACT: Nowhere in the Bible that says God is sanctioning DEMOCRACY.

God appoints leaders. He is always right. If He chose someone to be the appointed leader who you didn’t like, you had no right to argue. You don’t argue the decision of our great God my friend? So going back, when God appointed Samuel to be the leader, many people thought that God did not love them because they didn’t like him. The Bible teaches that God sets up as leaders whomever He wants (Dan 4:17).

Jesus said that His disciples were to be in the world, but not of it (John 17:16). The world may fight for who is to be in the position but as Christian we do not need to fight.

We don’t need to fight for each others opinion. One of the many problems of electing is that no human thinks the way God does.

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways’, says the LORD (Is 55:8).

My friend, there is no point arguing about who should win for the presidential title. All of the candidates are loved by God. All of these candidates are human. They are all not perfect.

Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior (1 Tim 2:1-3).

We… as “Christians” (quoted)… our role is to pray for worldly leaders and those that have authority over us so that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life. We are also to pray for our spiritual leaders. Not only corruption will happen in the government but also in the church. “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest (Luke 10:2).”

I am sad because my friends are arguing this matter. Christians love. Christians forgive. Christians build things that are already destructed.

God is present. He is always present.

My whole point is… Let there be fair election. If injustice comes, the fight is for the Lord to do. Revenge is for the Lord to make. Let us not start a heated argument with our friends to who the next president will be. Whoever wins this May 10, my prayers for you will be done. Philippines, my beloved country, is always part of my prayers. And so you do.

God bless to all the running candidates. My prayers to all who are running for Presidential title – Noynoy, Gibo, Villar, Erap, Madrigal, Villanueva and Gordon!

Thy will be done!

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