January: Haiti Earthquake

More than 100,000 people were feared dead Wednesday after a cataclysmic earthquake with 7.0 magnitude in the Richter scale struck Haiti, filling the streets with corpses and burying thousands under razed schools, hotels and hospitals. Parliament has collapsed. The tax office has collapsed. Schools have collapsed. Hospitals have collapsed. What a devastation! As many people are . . .

January: Rest for the Weary

"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.” (Psa.62:1). If you are of average weight and height, here is what you will go through in an average 24-hour period: Your heart will beat 103,689 times. Your blood will travel 168 million miles, as your heart pumps approximately 4 ounces per beat . . .

February: The Truth About True Love

It's the Day of Love they say. Sad that many people mistake love with lust. And if love is discussed with God in the equation, still, the definition is inaccurate. We have a picture of love? and of God’s love in particular? that is shallow and sloppy . . .

February: Never Again

In one sense this was the “cry” or the motto of the recent celebration of People Power 1 Revolution anniversary last Thursday. Never again that dictatorship would rule the country. Never again that the nation will suffer in the hands of a dictator. Never again that democracy will be silenced and never again that tyranny would open its iron hands and spreads its claws . . .

March: Crossroads

Congratulations to the Graduates! To the College students (and to the parents’ wallet also!) there's always that feeling of relief and release! All the time, energy and money spent will culminate in graduation day. Alas! Whew! They’re not a waste after all. Praise God! Another chapter of their lives is done and another chapter will be written . . .

March: The Event

No. This is not about the boxing match between Manny Pacquaio and Joshua Clottey dubbed as “The Event.” It is about the next great event that will take place in the world – the rapture of the church! Just to remind us as His people of that blessed hope that will soon come – lest we are caught sleeping when He comes. What is the rapture . . .

April: State of Emergency

A few days ago the Thai government put the nation under state of emergency due to the protesters briefly forcing their way into the parliament compound wherein Lawmakers fled and several senior government figures were airlifted by military helicopter to safety. You see, in a spiritual sense, being Christians in a hostile world we are always in a . . .

April: Thailand Mission 2010

Come April 27 we depart to Bangkok for a mission trip. Including Uganda Mission last 2004, this is the 4th time we sent a mission team outside of the country. It's the third time in Thailand. God uses people to accomplish His purpose. And you are that people, dear church. With your generous help and support, responding to God's call . . .

May: A Life-changing Mission...Accomplished!

My heart is bursting with unspeakable joy and my mouth is filled with praises to Jesus our Savior - whose heart beats for missions - for the rich, meaningful and unforgettable mission trip! Thank you Church once again for standing and kneeling with us in prayers . . .

May: Now that Election is Over...

Now that election is over, what shall we, as Church, do now in relation to the government…to our country?

1. Everyone must submit himself to governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who REBELS against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted . . .

June: The Truth About Freedom

June 12 we celebrate our country's Independence Day. We don't want to take for granted those who shed sweat, blood and tears to gain our freedom. And we thank them for that. But are we really free? Sad to say the freedom is only skin-deep, so to speak. People are still bound to a greater enemy within – sin. The issue is not the color of the skin but the sin within. And it’s because of that . . .

June: For DAD

Somebody once said, “Anyone can have a child, but it takes a special man to be a father.” I wholeheartedly agree and even add that "it takes total submission to our Father in heaven to be a father!" Being a father is much more than performing a biological function. It is about loving and caring, guiding and sharing . . .

July: Christ, Christians and Change

Most of us were glued to our Television last Wednesday as we watched another historic event in our country, the inauguration of our 15th president, Benigno Aguino III. We heard his speech, simple and straight to the point, promises were made, as usual, but spoken straight from the heart, to the heart of the Filipino people…a people longing for true change . . .

July: My Passion

I am humbled by the outpouring of greetings and encouragements I received during my birthday last Friday through text messages, phone calls and facebook! I thank the Lord for the family of believers and friends He has given me! I turned 43 last July 23 and the best gift I ever received from the Lord happened 27 years ago . . .

August: Love Unfailing, My Strength Within

Russia has wildfires, Pakistan has flooding, bomb attack in Zamboanga City airport and a murder committed in our neighborhood. Just some of the bad news from last week. In times like these, how can we remain steady and secure . . .

August: Hostage

It's been in the news, talk programs and social networks all over the world with mix reactions and comments, good and bad. No. I'm not referring to the Miss Universe Pageant that landed our own Miss Venus Raj to the Fourth runner-up position. I'm referring to a more serious and tragic event – the Hostage massacre that killed eight tourists last Monday . . .

September: Crisis

We all go through crisis. Personal crisis, national crisis, international crisis – even crisis of faith. We don't like it, nobody wants it, but they do come in one degree or another – sometimes - one right after another! It's not a matter of if, it's when. It's going to happen. They are a normal part of life. Don't be surprised by it . . .

September: The God of All Comfort

This is the topic based on 2 Cor. 1:3-4; 5:5-7, I had the privilege to share during the first CC Missionaries Fellowship held last week at CCTC. How timely, how fitting and how relevant the topic not only for missionaries who experienced difficulties in the field but to all of us . . .

October: The Pit

It captured the world's attention. The world heard. The world watched. The world waited and waited. And the world celebrated! I'm referring to the 33 miners rescued after being trapped underground for 69 harrowing days. My hats off to the rescuers but it's by God's mercy and grace that they have been freed . . .

October: Night of the Dead!

I know it sounds like those zombie movies that attack a town or a city due to some kind of infection that went out of control. Well, it's not. It's the eve of Halloween and most of the world, strangely but excitedly look forward to this evening for some costume and “trick or treat” party. It's a night when ghosts and goblins, vampires and monsters are celebrated . . .

November: Countdown to Harvest Time

Two weeks from now we get to witness again God's power and grace through our Hope For You concert. What a privilege that the Lord counted us worthy to be part of His harvest. I remember what Jesus said in John 4:35. He said, “Don't you have a saying, 'It's still four months until harvest . . .

November: A Tribute to JAMES

It came as a shock. As if the world stopped spinning. Frozen to the core I felt. I couldn't believe it. All of us who knew him were just shocked. He's young and had a very young family. But in God's wisdom he had to go home quicker than all of us imagined . . .

December: Happy 25th Birthday CCD!

Welcome! God bless you today! "I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations (Psalm 89:1Psalm 89:1)!" 25 YEARS! 25 years of God's faithfulness! 25 years of His patient workings in us! . . .

December: The Greatest Gift

After a very busy but very fruitful and memorable anniversary celebration as a church, we now enter into the Christmas season. How time flies so quickly indeed. We're entering that season again when to merchants it is the busiest time of the year. Stores stay open longer, and hire extra people to accommodate all the shoppers . . .

We pray that these devotions have blessed and encouraged you.

As the Lord leads you . . . please feel free to share them with others!