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A Disciple’s Further Thoughts on Prayer
Prayer is Glad Dependence The Filipino people have just celebrated their 125th Independence Day this June 12, 2023. This celebration commemorates the momentous event when the late General Emilio Aguinaldo raised the Philippine flag for the first time and declared the nation’s sovereignty. After 120 years, the Filipino people had finally tasted their much-desired freedom from…
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How to Grow in the Gospel?
During last Sunday’s preaching, one of the main applications of the preaching pastor is to “grow in the gospel.” That is, to saturate ourselves with the truths of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. I thought to myself, “How do I do this practically? How do I experientially grow in the gospel?” Here are a few…
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The Refreshment of Gospel Friendships
There is truth when we say that the path of faithful pastoral ministry can sometimes take us along lonely streets where we have no choice but to take a stand and journey with no one but the Lord. But thank God for His kindness because this is not how the Lord generally designed ministry. Because He…
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Mourning Into Dancing
A Meditation On Psalm 30 Psalm 30 recounts an experience in David’s life when the Lord in His mercy and faithfulness restored him from trouble (v. 2, 3) and turned his mourning into dancing. Though it is unclear what specific moment in David’s life he was referring to that caused his mourning, we can infer…
21st Century Pilgrim 