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The Good Old Days and The Ancient of Days
Before Isaiah confronts Judah with judgment, alliances, and kingship, he does something more unsettling—he confronts their memory. Not their enemies. Not their circumstances. Their
Reflecting on 2025 for Redeemer Manila
It’s a weekday, and I have time to write. I usually don’t. The steady hum of doing pastoral ministry in Redeemer Christian Church Manila usually
Of Deconstruction, Reconstruction, and Living in the Tension
It was September 2019 when I hit a wall in my faith journey and started questioning my theological foundations. Because of the nature of my
Maundy Thursday, Lent 2022
As Jesus laid down his right just to serve his disciples, he was setting an example for all the disciples that would follow him. In our local church, we are expected to do the same. Anything less would be disobedience and an insult to the grace and mercy that we have received from our Lord and Savior.
Holy Wednesday, Lent 2022
During Holy Week in the Philippines, things usually grind to a halt — but sadly, not because of spiritual matters. “Holy Week” in this country is no longer synonymous with pausing, quietness, and meditation. It has become one of the most anticipated times because everyone has the time to get out of town and go to the beach. In an effort to create some space for meditation, I usually write down my thoughts during these days, and I hope it will help you move into a more meditative approach to this week.
Holy Tuesday, Lent 2022
It is God who prescribes how we should enter his presence to worship him. It is only through humility, repentance, and faith in what Jesus has done on the cross that we are able to worship God properly.