https://youtu.be/ujbewkvf_i4?si=P00P43o9sSO4rh6K For the past three months, I’ve been taking a preaching class, and this sermon is my second—and final—requirement for the course. Looking back, I can confidently say that I’ve grown in ways I didn’t expect. Each lesson stretched me, challenged me, and pushed me to think more deeply about what it means to preach […]
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The church represents the “good news” of Jesus Christ, reflected in its practice of promoting peace, justice, and wholeness within the community. It exists as an example of reconciling people. Tizon defines God’s mission as “Whole and reconciled” when discussing the holistic gospel, a vision that brings together evangelism and community transformation. For Tizon, “the
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There are days when I deeply miss my life in the Philippines. Sometimes I find myself questioning: Why did I do this? Why did I come here? Why did I need to study again? Back home, my life was already full. I had my own house, my dog, a thriving ministry, and meaningful work that
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Shalom can be described as the web of relationships among humans, according to Woodley. It’s like going back to the Garden of Eden, the epitome of what it will look like when God and the creations are in harmony with each other, there is justice and enjoyment for everyone. This means when we talk about
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In a patriarchal society like the one in the Bible, it is easy to dismiss women as insignificant characters. Yet, in the middle of Joseph’s story, the saga of Abraham’s family pauses to give us a glimpse into a woman named Tamar. Her story is filled with disturbing, unorthodox, and even scandalous actions—yet it made
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When we say “gospel,” many people define it as the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). Others quickly describe it as “the good news of God.” Both are true, but the gospel is ultimately God’s way of reconciling all things back to himself through Jesus Christ. The gospel is
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Coming here is a big life decision After years of praying and preparing in the Philippines, I finally opened the door to my new apartment. I was deeply touched by family and friends sending gifts as soon as they knew I arrived: kitchen supplies, snacks, and even notes of encouragement. Each one reminded me that
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