• Friends Again?

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    Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11–21 You know that feeling—when you’re at odds with someone you love. There’s a heaviness in your heart, and life seems to shrink a little. Broken relationships do that. That’s why seeing people make peace is such a gift. It’s never easy. Hurt emotions make reconciliation feel impossible, and pushing too hard…

  • He Is Still the Miracle-Working God

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    By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion Reading: Psalm 139:13–18 It has been thirteen years and two other successful pregnancies since my first one, yet I remain in awe of the beginning and development of life. One lingering question I hope to ask God one day (if questions are allowed in heaven) is this: “How do the gametes…

  • Our Food This Christmas 

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    By: Sis. Joan Sabino Reading Plan: John 4:34 – “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.”  “Christmas in Our Hearts” has always been my favorite Christmas song. Every time I hear it, I’m transported back to the memories of my mother preparing for Christmas Eve,…

  • God’s Blanket of Grace

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    By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion I love walking in the mornings with our dog, Delbert. Sometimes we go out early enough that the park and tree-lined neighborhood are completely silent—just me, my dog, and my thoughts. I treasure those quiet, peaceful moments. This morning felt especially dreamy. Snow had fallen all night, covering everything in a…

  • Grace in the Waiting

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    By: Sis. Cherry Sotero “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” — Psalm 130:5 Waiting is woven into the story of Christmas. For centuries, Israel waited, longing for deliverance, clinging to promises spoken through the prophets, and wondering when God would finally break the silence.…

  • The Baby in the Manger: The Bread of Life

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    By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion A major aspect of the Christmas season is food. I cannot think of Christmas without it. Even the poorest families try to prepare something special for the celebration. Growing up in the province, money was tight, yet the adults in my family always made sure we had a special meal on…

  • We Found Christmas

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    By: Elder Aries de Vera Reading: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given.” – Isaiah 9:6 I woke up past seven this morning. I looked outside the window and saw the snow slowly falling on the ground: quiet, calm, and delicate. I dressed up, ready for worship. It’s Sunday,…

  • It Is The Power The World Needs

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    By: Ptr. Gen Concepcion “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Messiah, and He will reign forever and ever,” (Revelation 11:15) Around us, the desire for power is unmistakable. Nations compete for it, businesses strategize to gain it, and even families sometimes wrestle over it. The world…

  • To Die A Little

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    by Bro Philip Largas Meditation: John 12:24 If you’ve been on social media these past several days as of this writing, you have probably already heard news that shook the world on September 10, 2025. Charlie Kirk, a prominent voice of Christian Conservatism in the United States, along with his organization Turning Point USA organized…

  • We Can’t Be AI’d – Serving God Unfiltered in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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    by Elder Aries de Vera Hey Google! What do you think is a good topic to write about for my SPA article? GOOGLE: Sorry, I didn’t understand that. In this age of the internet and social media, I am adapting and shaping my work and ministry based on what’s currently relevant. I use these platforms…