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Broken ako

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  “Broken ako.” Madalas kong marinig ito sa mga estudyante ko. Napapangiti ako minsan dahil I am sure 1 week later may bago siyang nobya and after awhile “broken” ulit. Our culture have made the word “broken” meaningless. Kahit mga elementary ngayon naririnig kong broken na rin. Noong edad na ng panahon ko ang pinakamalaking problema ay paano maging Super Saiyan o paano magkaroon ng Black Dragon spirit. But being broken is not bad. Brokenness is sometimes the secret to breakthrough. Unless na mabasag ang alabaster jar (Mark 14:3), hindi natin maaamoy ang mabango nitong amoy. For more modern example, madalas nating dinudurog ang paminta para makuha ang spices sa loob. Yes the process of brokenness hurts. But if we endure it, in the gladness of the Lord, the result is amazing. We become better. Sabi nga ay kung saan tayo nadapa, nandoon ang ating ministry. Brokenness forces us to quit relying on ourselves and rely in God. It forces us to pray, to worship, to surrender, to dep...
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Akala ko ay langit, iyon pala ay impiyerno

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  Aanuhin mo ang Kpop kaguwapo kung ang dala ay kapahamakan. Simula’t sapul ay prone ang taong madala sa panlabas na anyo. Kapag gwapo , kapag makisig, kapag mayaman… mga panlabas na katangiang hinahangaan at hinahanap ng karamihan. This is true for both sexes. But in choosing a wife, look for character . After all ang kagandahan ay lilipas pero ang karakter ay mananatili. Sa halip na maghanap ng gwapong walang takot sa Diyos, piliin mo ang taong ilalapit ka sa Diyos. Kung ikaw ay mananampalataya kay Cristo at may buhay na walang hanggan , pumili ka ng taong mananampalataya rin sa Kaniya. Kung iniibig mo ang iyong asawa nanaisin mo bang mapa- impiyerno siya habang ikaw ay nasa langit ? Kaya lagi kong binibigyang diing unahin ninyong bahagian ng mensahe ng buhay ang inyong pamilya. Bukod sa mananampalataya, pumili kayo ng taong seryosong sumusunod sa Diyos. Iyong lalago ka sa iyong relasyon sa Kaniya. Aanuhin mo ang gwapo kung hahadlangan kang magsimba? Pumili kayo ng taong m...
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I enjoyed being married

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  I enjoyed being married. I feel sorry if you're enduring your marriage, even if it is a good marriage.  I believe in the doctrine of right man and right woman . I know others are skeptical of it, but I believe God has a woman for a man.  Only God knows who that person is. Our job therefore is to be the right man or right woman.  We need to prepare into married life long before we wanted to marry. We do that by developing biblical character and training for life skills and educating ourselves. Once married, we need continuing education. We need to study our spouses, discover their likes and dislikes, whatever makes them tick.  We should be lifelong students of our spouses.  We need to pursue them continually.  We need to cultivate our marriage by walking the path the Lord set for married life. Marriage is not an endurance game. It is meant to be enjoyed.  When we do, we'll develop a marriage that is enjoyable.  Manatiling nakapokus sa biyay...
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The Scripture vs our opinions

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  I love discussing ideas. But when it comes to spiritual things, it is always helpful to distinguish human opinions versus the Scripture . However helpful human opinions can be, they must give way where the Scripture speaks.  This is not about being a bibliolater . It is about being convinced that the Scripture is inerrant and infallible , something that cannot be said to humans.  Humans change opinions regularly. The Scripture on the other hand is immutable . And most importantly it is perfect, inerrant and infallible.  Therefore if the Scripture speaks, we need to learn how to listen. We need to put the Bible above our own opinions.  When we preach, we are especially prone to passing our own opinions as Scripture. They are not. We should clearly distinguish what is our own take on a topic and what the Scripture actually says.  The Word of God is our authority in faith and practice, in everything that it touches. However helpful men's books are, they sho...
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A text without a context is just a con

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  Maraming guro ng Biblia ang ginagawa ang Biblia bilang quotation book. That is, instead of studying the Bible in its context, mayroon na silang narrative na gawa na at kukuha na lang ng verses to support their particular views. Most of the time the context is ignored.  This happens when the minister have other sources of authority other than the Bible itself. Aminin sa hindi aminin, this shows a low view of the Bible. A high view of the Bible treat it as inerrant and infallible . Because of this the desire is to understand what it actually means. Hindi mo ito gagamiting tool to justify whatever opinions or eccentricities you advocate.  So instead of quoting passages out of context, study the surrounding verses, even the entire book. This ensures that you understand what is actually being said.  Case in point: Matt 24:13 . Madalas itong gamiting justification upang ituro ang works salvation . Umano'y hindi sapat ang faith upang maligtas, kailangang magpatuloy sa pa...
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Pull me out

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  Yung feel mong down na down ka na at tinalikuran ka ng lahat. You hit rock bottom. What now?  Here's the good news, God is the Rock at the bottom. Talikuran ka man ng lahat, hindi iiwan ng Diyos ang Kaniyang anak.  Kung ikaw ay nanampalataya kay Jesus, ikaw ay anak ng Diyos, Juan 1:12; Gal 3:26 .  Walang matinong magulang na iiwan ang kaniyang anak sa ere. Bakit natin iisiping gagawin ito ng matuwid na Diyos.  Kapag ang ating sinasandigan ay mawala, na sa katotohanan ay isang bali at matulis na tungkod, masusumpungan natin Siyang matibay na sandigan, hindi magigiba.  So rather than panic, call to Him, "Pull me out!" He's just waiting for you to cry.  Huwag tayong magmataas sa pag-aakalang lahat ay kaya natin. Aside from Him, we're nothing. We get our sustenance from Him.  Hindi tayo magtatagumpay sa buhay kung hihiwalay tayo sa Kaniya.  Walang atleta ang nagtagumpay nang dahil sa pagsuway sa kaniyang coach. Ang ating Ama ang Divine Coach n...
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Jesus is part of who and what I am, it is not an add-on

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  Yes I take my Christianity seriously. This is who I am. It is not just an add-on to what is otherwise busy life.  My identity is not on what I achieve, how high my intellect is or how much money I make. My identity is Christ.  So forgive me if I take the Jesus thing seriously. He took the matter of dying at the Cross seriously and from my point of view the least I can do is to take the new life He gave me seriously also.  Just because I keep on posting about the Bible it doesn't mean I have everything figured out. On the contrary I don't. And that is why I keep sharing Him who accepts me, warts and all.  I am not ashamed of Him. How can I? Hebrews 12:2 [2]fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. He despised the shame to author and perfect the faith. Why will I be embarrassed about Him? I don't care what others thin...
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Don’t be busybody

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  Maraming tao ang napakaraming oras sa kanilang mga kamay. Dahil dito may oras sila upang mag-criticize ng ibang tao. Pero kung gagamitin natin nang maayos ang ating oras upang umunlad, mababawasan ang ating oras upang makialam sa buhay ng iba. Instead of tearing others down, build yourself up and build others as well. Instead of stalking others to find their weaknesses you can exploit, you focus on becoming a better person. Use your time properly to build your intellect. Read books, listen to lectures and watch documentaries. Your service to God depends on how well you think. Use your time to build your body. Eat well, exercise and sleep well. Who know when you will need strength to help others? More importantly we can serve God only in this body so make sure it will last for as long as it can. Use your time to build your spirit. Read the Bible, pray and serve. Your growth depends on how consistent you are in pursuing Christ. Develop your circle. Look for friends who will push ...
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Pursue one another

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  There was a time when she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Then you marry her. She loses her appeal. You’re willing to trade her for another. Sadly, this is the story of many marriages. The men pursue their women intently, then just leave them. Why? I don’t know. Maybe we’ve forgotten that it is one thing to pursue our wives, it is a different thing to keep on pursuing them after marriage. Date your wife. Buy her flowers. Surprise her with gifts. Whisper sweet words to her ears. Prepare her breakfast.  If you invest something in your relationship everyday, you will harvest a meaningful and vibrant relationship later. I know we're always busy- there's work, there are kids and many other commitments. But if you're too busy to pay attention to your wife, you have the wrong priorities. Your wife must be the topmost in all your human relationships.  Your kids are observing and learning human dynamics from you. If they see you extra sweet and caring, they'll be...
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Be G. W. A. P. O. (God’s Word above people’s opinions)

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  There are so many performative people around. They wear a mask. They are actors who act before a crowd. They dress a certain way, talk a certain way and behave a certain way before people, very different when they’re alone. Why? Because they cared so much about what people think. They put so much weight on people’s opinions rather than what God says. The reason why we study the Word of God is to learn how God thinks . We learn His thinking regarding different topics and issues and inform the decisions we make. If we give in to the opinions of the world, we’ll be disrespecting our Father in Heaven. We’re saying that God’s wisdom isn’t sufficient for life’s problems. We’re saying that the creatures have better way of solving problems than God. If we’re willing to trust, God’s Word have the solutions to all the ills of this world. We just need to be patient and diligent. Be a true G. W. A. P. O. , someone who prioritize God’s Word above people’s opinions. It is not that human ...
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