Last week during our bible study, we discussed the last supper in the New Testament and how Jesus used bread to represent his body. We also discussed different instances where bread was mentioned in the Bible and what the Bible said about it. During our discussion, a member wanted to know, “How many times is … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I have always trusted that everything is under God’s control. But even as a pastor, I sometimes worry about life or situations. So if worry is part of life, how should I overcome it? During our weekly Bible study, I sought to answer this question. I suggested that we discuss it … Read more
We dedicated a full day to discussing and practicing compassion during our previous church retreat. We spent the morning reading Bible verses about compassion and related to instances where Jesus was compassionate to the community. In the afternoon, I guided my team through an organized activity to show compassion to individuals near us who needed … Read more
Growing up in a Christian family, I saw my parents and seniors fast and pray from when I was young. It made me learn a lot about fasting from a young age. On our last Sunday service, I preached about the power of fasting. After the service, one of the youths had an interesting question … Read more
My work in ministry involves a lot of counseling. Recently, I’ve been talking to a 35-year-old lady who has lived in fear since her teen years. You see, she lost her mother at 16, and her only brother succumbed to surgical complications 10 years later. Although she is happily married with 2 kids, she cannot … Read more
The message of redemption is close to my heart. It is, after all, how I came to Christ. As a pastor, I have a deeper appreciation for the simplicity of this message. Recently, I led a group of teenagers to Christ. This brought back fond memories of my own conversion. What struck me, however, was … Read more
One of the things that’s always drawn me to the church is Praise. It’s the one thing that all Christians are called to do and agree on, and also one of the things that the Bible commands in the book of Psalm. I have been keenly analyzing different elements in the Bible and even discussed … Read more
I have always been a workaholic since Bible school. It got worse when I became a pastor since I spent so much time working and barely slept. This affected my health, and I had to see a counselor at one point. The counselor, who was also a Christian, reminded me of the importance of rest … Read more
At last week’s Bible study, I discussed the name Jehovah and its significance to us today. I also made them aware that the name Jehovah is not found or not mentioned as much in the newly translated versions of the Bible. I saw a lot of surprised faces among the members, and one of the … Read more
Anxiety is a real challenge, and as a pastor, I encounter many people from my church who seek counseling due to anxiety. Besides asking them to seek medical help to ease their anxiety, it is my duty to support those in my congregation feeling anxious due to different life events by praying with them and … Read more