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How Do We Serve with Love in Ministry? 3 Ways to Guard Our Words and Build Others Up
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There are times in our walk with God when He burdens our hearts with something we’d rather not talk about. Not because it’s unimportant, but because it feels so sensitive. That’s exactly how I felt before writing this. For days, I prayed and wrestled with God, asking Him: “Lord, who am I to say…
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Is Jesus Truly Lord in Your Life? 3 Practical Ways to Live in Obedience
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Over the past week, I’ve been continuing my quiet time in the Old Testament. I am now in 1 Samuel, and one theme has been standing out to me so strongly: the repeated disobedience of Israel. Time after time, God’s people turned away from Him. Time after time, they cried out for help when…
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The Weight of the Cross: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
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Not long ago, I had a simple but painful accident. I reached into my travel kit and accidentally cut my finger with a razor. It had been uncovered for months, but I never thought much about it—until blood began to flow. Strangely, that tiny wound took me straight to the cross. My mind flashed…
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How to Live Out the Great Commission: 4 Ways to Share the Gospel Daily
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Yesterday was a full and meaningful day for me. I was blessed to meet with my best friends who were also with me in my early walk with God. Although we now live in different places and serve in different churches because of our current locations, God has been so good to keep us…
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3 Anchors That Will Keep Your Week Aligned with God (No Matter What Happens)
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This morning, I spent time praying and asking God what He wanted me to focus on this coming week. It’s going to be a significant one. I’ll be returning to my hometown as my parents fly back to the Philippines, and I want to be there to welcome them. My best friend is also…
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How I Start My Day with God: My Morning Routine as a Christian Writer (and Why It Matters)
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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) For the past month, I have been on a new journey—a sabbatical journey that has not only changed my pace but has deeply reshaped my heart. One of the most precious things the Lord has given me…
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Why I Took a Sabbatical at the Peak of My Career (And 4 Things to Consider Before You Do Too)
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During one of the short breaks we had at the Unplug Retreat, my roommates and I decided to play a card game called Comfort Cards. The deck had different categories—Love, Career, etc.—and we chose to focus on the Career section. Each person took turns answering a prompt from the card. But right when it was…
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Should I Get Baptized Again? A Gentle Reflection on Obedience and the Holy Spirit
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This past weekend, I had the unexpected privilege of joining a Christian retreat called Unplug Retreat. It was advertised during one of the Young Professional services I attended, and since I was newly on sabbatical, I thought I might as well go. But honestly, I almost didn’t. I missed the original registration deadline because I…
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Why Your Life Is Never a Waste: The Power of Testimony, Ministry, and Generosity
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“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 (NIV) While unpacking from my recent move, I found myself sitting with a box full of finished journals—pages filled with prayers, thoughts, Scripture, and tears from…
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Afraid to Share Your Calling? Here’s What God Is Teaching Me
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“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.” — Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Tonight, I found myself sitting with a question I’ve been carrying quietly in my heart: What should I write about today? There’s so much I could say. So many moments, lessons, and answered prayers I want to…