How Can We Achieve Happiness

Happiness seems to defy logic. Those who pursued fame and fortune in the hope of achieving happiness do not seem to find them even after they have obtained all the luxuries and wealth they have long fought and worked hard to acquire. On the other hand, those who has little or nothing are happy and contented with simply having their families and loved ones around. What does these two contrasting pictures tells us? First and foremost, it has shown us time and time again that fame, fortune and material... Read more »

How To Find Real Peace

Real peace is achieved NOT by seeking peace but by seeking the Prince of Peace Jesus Christ ! It is a peace so deep that it comes only out of the Holy Spirit. It holds us strong and steady in the blasts of problems and troubles surrounding us. The Holy Spirit in us has abundance of peace for every situation. Christ will arise in us and minister to us in the face of any pressure, displaying His power and victory through us. We cannot achieve peace outside of the parameters God has given us! These... Read more »

World Peace According To The Bible

We live in a desperate world and in a desperate time. Peace in our lifetime seems elusive in a world full of wars, strife, and murders. There is never a day that passes by where we do not hear news of sufferings around the world. Peace According to the World According to the world, peace means no more wars, killing or destruction of human life, wildlife and the environment.Many stressed out worldly Christians are now involved in yoga,meditation,fortune telling, transcendental and many other eastern... Read more »

Advent Tradition Circles Around a Wreath

If you ask any Catholic, they will tell you the season of Advent is a period of penance and preparing their heart for the coming of the Baby Jesus. But although not part of the Holy see opinion on Advent, the advent wreath, advent season and the family activities helps families stay focused on the real meaning of the season, Jesus, and not the commercialism Christmas has become. Advent seems very needed in the present time but would you believe this liturgical season started back in in the fourth... Read more »

Success According To The Bible

The world defines success in terms of achieving one’s goal, acquiring wealth, status, prestige and power. Successful people are those defined as people enjoying the good life. In short, dollars, power and status is the central definitions of success in the world today. Such definitions have many fatal flaws when we consider the lives of the rich and famous whose lives are wrecked by pain and tragedies. Is Jesus A Failure? If the life of Jesus is to be measured by the world’s standard,... Read more »

How to Build and Grow a Strong Church

Have you ever wondered what a church would look like if you took away the pastors, elders, musicians,programs and Sunday Schools? Its bare,empty and quiet.Everything ceased to function. If these ingredients did go away, there should not be panic and crisis as a church is centered upon Christ and not personalities nor programs. Church is about how we come to know and grow in Christ, unity and love amongst its members, connect with one another, and serve Him, both inside and outside of the church... Read more »

How Can We Receive God’s Blessings

Contrary to popular belief or notion, the possession of material wealth is not a blessing but comes as the result of blessing. The pronouncement of good things to come is the blessing, and we usually ask a blessing from those who could make them come true. In this case, they come from the most obvious one, God, because only HE can make good pronouncements come true. What Is A Blessing? Blessing is not just Physical Possession. Contrary to popular belief, the possession of material wealth is not... Read more »

How Can Suffering Be A Blessing To Us

Contrary to popular belief or notion, the possession of material wealth is not a blessing but comes as the result of blessing. The pronouncement of good things to come is the blessing, and we usually ask a blessing from those who could make them come true. In this case, they come from the most obvious One, God, because He can make good pronouncements come true. Blessings come in various forms. God’s pronouncement of good things may come in the form of long life, good health, protection from... Read more »

What Is the Bible?

The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God. The Bible is the Book of Life and the Book of Law. It is the most important book in the lives of each and every Christian. Our success and failure are dependent on how much we followed the teachings in the Bible. Why Should We Read The Bible? The fact that we have doubts in many things even after our daily prayers and devotions and attending church and sermons indicates that we need to know God and His teachings more. Reading the Bible is the... Read more »

Which Church Should We Go To?

Today,many old churches has seen their memberships declining. Where once it was a place for the faithful believers, many has now turned into a place for the tourist dollars.Then there the large ones with big congregations, big names, big buildings, big budgets, big fundraisings and big services that looks more like a big rock concert. We are made to believe that we are seeing something big and wonderful happening in the church until some scandals and internal feuds began to rock their foundations.... Read more »