Align with Kingdom Priorities
In our busy lives, we often feel pressured by urgency, managing lists of reports, tests, and deadlines. Acts 1:6–8 shows that struggling to prioritize is not new. Even the disciples, in the presence of the risen Jesus, focused on less important matters. The disciples asked, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom…
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Knowing Jesus as Our Living Savior
In quiet moments when we think about our faith, we often wonder: Why does my faith sometimes become a plateau? We do the usual things, we go to church, but the excitement we once had for Christ seems to fade. The answer, as we see in the lives of the first disciples, is found in…
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Who is Jesus to You?
If we are asked this question, “Who is Jesus to You?” what would be our answer? People around the world give many different answers based on what they have heard, what they have seen in surveys, or what they have read in books. Some also see Him as just an idea, a person from history,…
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That Very First Step Towards the Wrong Direction
Life is often measured by its milestones—the grand achievements and the final destinations. However, the real direction of life is rarely decided at the finish line. Instead, it is decided at the beginning. As we go through our personal, professional, and spiritual journeys, we must come to terms with the fact that the most critical moment…
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Do You Still Need Answers?
Life entails a series of endless questions we want answered. We move through our days asking, “How will I pay this?” Or “Why did this happen?” and eventually, we arrive at the “tormenting questions”—the ones that keep us awake until dawn. In today’s world, where information and technology have advanced significantly, we have become addicted…
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Are We Fanatics or Disciples?
In Judges chapter 6, we find Israel dominated by the Midianites. During this time of oppression, God called Gideon to deliver His people. God’s first instruction to Gideon was to destroy the altar of Baal in his father’s house and replace it with an altar to the Living God. Gideon obeyed at night, accompanied by…
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How Can a Church Be Accessible to People with Special Needs?
As a church, our ministry encompasses people of all genders, statuses, and classes. We aim to overcome barriers and expand the mission far and wide, but we might lack a focus on people with special needs. We hold outreach programs for them, but are they enough? From the Bible’s perspective, King David demonstrated what true…
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Five Principles for Growing as a Literature Evangelist
Pastor Stephen Salainti, the vice president for leadership of the Southern Asia Pacific Division, was a keynote speaker at the Literature Evangelists Congress held at the Adventist Academy Cebu International Church in Bulacao, Talisay City. This three-day event took place from August 14 to 16, 2025, featuring the theme “Called to be Faithful: Jesus is…
Read MoreNavigating Kids’ Mental Health in a Digital Age
Mylene S. Gumarao, Ph.D While parenting in the 21st century is as rewarding as ever, the pervasive influence of digital technology presents significant challenges and threats. This 21st-century parenting presents unique advantages, such as children’s enhanced ability to process information rapidly, access vast knowledge through online resources, and participate in collaborative learning. However, these very…
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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘯𝘯 𝘔. 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰, 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘣𝘶 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 7, 2025. What are the timeless principles that cradle a strong, Christ-centered home? Drawing from God’s instruction in Proverbs 22: … Continued
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