The English text of “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” was translated by John Neale in 1851from a hymn author unknown called Urbs beata Jerusalem written for a church dedication. The Latin text dates back
Kampi- kampi… a Pinoy term for taking sides. When we watched basketball games or tennis matches, we’d say Whose side are you on? Like most children, when we were young, we had squabbles – and
This morning a verse gave me assurance on living amidst this fallen world Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. God’s law1) Psalm 119 is a
It takes one to know one. How is it like to be in the shoes of someone else? Empathy…the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I once narrated to a professor friend
1 Corinthians 5:12-13 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.” How
What is it like to be the lowest of the low, the trash of the world? Perhaps worst life there is?! The homeless and the beggars on the street? Nope… Or perhaps, the prisoners in
Noah’s story of the flood is a familiar one. Perhaps too familiar. Yet as I read it again, I learned something new. Then the Lord said to Noah, “Enter the ark, you and all your
Waiting and knowing…Are you willing to wait? Can I put you on hold for a few minutes? These are questions asked in restaurants, or on the phone by customer service rep. Do you like waiting?
Look left, look right, look ahead or behind, look down, and even up.. Mimi and I had been doing that throughout the trip here – just making sure we wont be hit by the bus
Yesterday, the sermon was about forgiveness – from the story of Joseph – how he forgave his brothers. The pastor said that the first thing in forgiveness is ‘naming the sin.’ Joseph named the sin