• FINDING CHRISTMAS

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    By Elder Aries de Vera Reading for the day: John 3:16 I’ve written countless materials over the years. I had a book of poetry from my college days. I have a few screenplays, teleplays, documentaries, and featured videos created for the Church’s media ministry. I’ve done hundreds of hosting and program scripts. I’ve written more…

  • 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…

  • December Lessons from the Man Who Raised My Faith

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    by Elder Aries de Vera Reading for the day: Colossians 3:23-24 Growing up in Manila during the 90s was both challenging and exciting. My high school and college years were truly memorable, though not always easy. Life brought more than enough troubles. Power outages, brownouts, as we called them were common. The economic and political…

  • FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER

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    by Elder Aries de Vera Reading for the day: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” – Lamentations 3:22 Christmas has always held a deep and tender connection in my heart. Growing up, the first week of December meant one special thing for me and my siblings:…

  • It Is What The World Despises

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    By Ptr. Gen Concepcion Although resistance to authority has marked human history, it has become far more visible in our time because of the technology that now surrounds us. From philosophical ideas to active social movements, disobedience and resistance to law and authority unfold daily—in workplaces, shopping malls, homes, classrooms, and on our streets. And…

  • It Is Not What We’ve Made It To Be 

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    By Ptr. Gen Concepcion At the heart of Christmas lies one astounding truth—a truth that reaches beyond tradition and decorations, a truth that goes past the superficial and settles deep into the spiritual. John 3:16 encapsulates this truth: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son…” Christmas exists because Love Himself…

  • Time Flies Like an Arrow

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    by Sis. Joan Sabino Reading for the day: John 9:4 Fall is my favorite season. The changing of the seasons brings calmness and comfort to me—the leaves turning amazing colors, the weather growing colder, wearing warm clothes, and drinking hot beverages that make you feel cozy. I am truly grateful to the Lord. There is…

  • THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’

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    by Elder Aries de Vera Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV) “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Nearly 20 years have passed since I first set foot in the land of the maple leaf, and in that time, I’ve watched…

  • This Is Then How We Should Thank 

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    By: Ptr. Genalyn Concepcion Today, somewhere between Vernon and Kelowna, I wake up with a greater sense of thankfulness. It is Canadian Thanksgiving Day. My husband draws open the bedroom curtain and Lake Okanagan and the mountain greet us with nature’s own unique and special way of saying ‘good morning.’  Yesterday had been a tremendously…

  • A Life Set Apart

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    by Ptr. Jhun ValerosoReading for the day: Romans 12:1-2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing…