grace
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CAN I JUST KEEP SINNING?
One of our pastors in Manila related to us the story of a young man who served in church and was seemingly on fire for Jesus. (There are 15 locations with 100 plus pastors serving in Manila.) But when he found out that he was in a pattern of sexual immorality – going home to… Continue reading
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HOW TO FEEL GOOD (FOR A MOMENT)
One of the best ways to feel good about yourself is to compare yourself with someone weaker or lesser. That’s one of the oldest tricks in the book. When it comes to spirituality, we carry this over and feel good about our walk with God because “I’m not as bad as the other guy.” But… Continue reading
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FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your situation? I have. Sometimes, life feels a lot like a juggling act – family, work, personal, ministry, responsibilities… The same grace God gives to save is the very same grace to empower and enable. Here’s what John Blanchard says, “So he [God] supplies perfectly measured grace to meet… Continue reading
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WHEN A PERSON IS “LIVING IN”
I received a Facebook message asking how to talk to a person who is living in with her boyfriend. “During the small group discussion, they found out that this new girl was living in with her boyfriend. The new girl had questions with regards to relationships. …being in that situation, what would be the best… Continue reading
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BEHAVE TO BELONG
I was in a meeting with our LifeBox Executive Director, Joseph Bonifacio when a young man popped in our meeting. He was downcast and in a forlorn mood. He is usually jolly and cheerful but this day, he was not his usual self. He then pours out his heart and tells us about the struggles… Continue reading
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