trials
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BROKEN TO BE A BLESSING
Have you ever broken anything in your life? A vase, a mirror or an iPhone. I did a couple of years ago when I dropped my iPhone. The glass broke and it was an expensive lesson. It was a lesson on carelessness. I was trying to carry too many things at one time. You know… Continue reading
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FIGHTING THROUGH CRISIS
I spoke to a lady this afternoon that was going through a major crisis. Bankrupt business. Failed marriage. Wayward son. But she came to me not asking for counseling. Neither did she come to seek help regarding her situation. She came to me to ask how she can serve in church. It was impressive what… Continue reading
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OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE
In the recent calamity that hit the Philippines via typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), I had a few thoughts regarding the storm that just hit us. We don’t like storms and rightly so because of the damage it creates and the loss of lives that it potentially brings like the recent one we’ve just experience. But in… Continue reading
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WHEN GOD SEEMS SILENT
I can’t believe I’m in this situation! Whoever thought I’d be in this problem? Why is this happening? If God is really in control how come He allowed this? Joseph the dreamer was in a similar situation. His brothers were upset because he was daddy’s favorite. They were upset because he got the funky coat.… Continue reading
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RESPONDING TO ADVERSITY
Adversity is defined as a state, condition, or instance of serious or continued difficulty. People respond to adversity in many ways – from apathy to panic and everything in between. According to Paul the apostle, one of the goals of adversity is so that it can push us to rely on God. Indeed, we felt that… Continue reading
