Death is but a transition of one life to the next. As followers of the Resurrected One, we hold true in our faith that those who have passed away are received into God’s eternal loving embrace. Jesus tells us that God is the God of the living and not of the dead (Mark 12:27 and […]
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Qualities Of A Pastor
Now listen to me. I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You should represent the people before God and bring their cases to God. Teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do. You should also look […]
You Do (Not) Need A Pastor
The mind of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly. The ear that heeds wholesome admonition will lodge among the wise. Those who ignore instruction despise themselves, but those who heed admonition gain understanding. Scripture Reading 1John 15:14, 31-32 (NRSV) Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and […]
Love, Not Belief, Saves – A Response To The Theology Of Joyce Pring
Sino ba yang Joyce Pring na yan at may nagtatanong na naman sa akin about theology ek ek? Heniway, sa totoo lang, wag tayo masyado maimbey kay ate mo kasi biktima lang din naman sya ng isang bersyon ng Christianity na makitid, sarado, at mapanghusga sa iba – and proud sila dyan kahit hindi sila […]
The Pastor Is (Not) Jesus
This was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John, “Who are you?” He came right out and said, “I am not the Messiah.” “Well then, who are you?” they asked. “Are you Elijah?” “No,” he replied. “Are you the Prophet we are expecting?” “No.” “Then who […]