In 1999, I had the opportunity to live with the Hanonoo Mangyans of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, as part of my course in Theology. Together with two interns, we stayed in …
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Understanding the Pastoral Self
Is your pastor good? Do you know what makes a pastor suitable? As a church member, you are critical of your pastor, but do you know what's happening in their …
Remembering Miss Daisy
"Amo na abilidad mo sa rural church ka lang naga-pastor?" was Miss Daisy's statement I can't forget when we met in May 2002 at La Carlota Evangelical Church. We attended …
The “David” Who Knocked-Out Our Unemployment “Goliath”
I started working with Central Philippine University in 2005. After working for six years, I faced unemployment. I took the risk of quitting my job at 43-years-old for the …
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God Never Runs Out of “Davids” to Defeat Our “Goliaths”
"All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give all of you into our hands." 1 Samuel …
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No Doubt in the Power of Jesus
10 March 2011 I am a Petra fan since 1985. Among my many favorite Petra songs, "No Doubt" is very relevant to my current situation. We are embarking on several big …
