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Retired Christian, Manila (2025)

16/10/2025

Let’s be honest we’ve all asked this: “If God is good, why does He allow pain?”
When you’re facing sickness, heartbreak, or loss, that question stops being theoretical. It becomes personal.

But here’s what I’ve learned: pain doesn’t mean God has abandoned you.
Pain often means He’s trying to bring you home.

When sin entered the world, so did brokenness sickness, death, disaster, betrayal. It wasn’t how God designed life, but it’s what happens when freedom is misused. God gave us the ability to choose because love without choice isn’t love at all.
The same freedom that allows us to love also allows us to destroy.

And yet, even in that freedom, God still redeems.
He takes what was meant to break us and uses it to wake us.
Sometimes, He speaks softly in blessings, but He shouts through pain not to harm, but to heal.

The psalmist said, “Before I suffered, I wandered away, but now I obey your word.”
That’s the power of pain it realigns us. It strips away illusions of control and forces us to trust again.

As a famous quote once said. God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain.

And maybe… that’s exactly what’s happening now.

God isn’t absent in your suffering. He’s present, calling you closer.

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What if your pain isn’t punishment, but preparation: a path bringing you back to the One who never left?

15/10/2025

We live in a world that questions everything especially faith.
And maybe you’ve asked this too: “How do we really know the Bible is true?”

That’s a fair question.
God isn’t afraid of honest doubt. In fact, He says, “Come, let’s reason together.” (Isaiah 1:18 CEV)

The Bible isn’t blind belief
it’s a book that has stood the test of time.
It was written by more than 40 different authors, over 1,500 years, in different places and languages…
Yet it tells one consistent story
God’s redemption of humanity.
That alone is remarkable.

Archaeology confirms it.
Prophecy proves it.
And life transformation keeps testifying to it.

Jesus fulfilled words written centuries before He was born.
And the same words still speak life today
to broken hearts, lost people, and weary souls.

But here’s the part that makes the Bible most true to me:
It doesn’t just inform; it transforms.
It doesn’t just explain life; it awakens it.

You’ll never really know how true it is until you’ve let it read you.
Because the Bible isn’t just a book about God
it’s a book breathed by God.

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When was the last time a verse felt like it was written exactly for you? Maybe that’s God reminding you… His Word still lives.

14/10/2025

You’ve probably heard people admit to anger, greed, gossip, even adultery.
But when was the last time someone said,

“I struggle with coveting”?

Maybe that’s because we don’t always recognize it.
Coveting doesn’t look like sin at first.
It looks like admiration that quietly turns into comparison.
Like “I like their life” slowly becoming “I wish it was mine.”

The Bible says,

“Don’t desire anything that belongs to someone else not their house, spouse, servant, or anything else.” (Exodus 20:17 CEV)

It’s the only commandment that deals with the heart before the hands.
Because before we steal, we covet.
Before we cheat, we covet.
Before we lie, we covet.

That’s what happened to David when he saw Bathsheba.
One glance turned into envy… envy into sin… and sin into tragedy.

The truth is, coveting doesn’t just destroy relationships it steals your peace.
It makes you blind to your blessings.
It whispers that what you have isn’t enough,
and that who you are isn’t enough.

But Jesus came to free us from that cycle.
He doesn’t just forgive us for coveting He fills the emptiness that causes it.

So maybe the cure isn’t getting more.
Maybe it’s learning to rest in what’s already yours in Christ.

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Where in your heart have you been saying, “If only I had…” instead of “Thank You, Lord, that I already do”?

13/10/2025

Some wounds don’t come from fists or weapons.
They come from words.

The Bible says,

“Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax,
wounding them with a sword,
or shooting them with a sharp arrow.”
(Proverbs 25:18)

That’s how serious God takes truth.
He even said there are seven things He detests
and two of them are about lying. (Proverbs 6:16–19)

But lying isn’t always obvious.
Sometimes it wears a disguise.
It looks like gossip…
sounds like flattery…
or hides inside a “small exaggeration.”
We justify it. “I’m just protecting them.” “I didn’t want to hurt their feelings.” “It’s not a big deal.”

But truth is sacred because it reflects who God is.
And every time we twist it
even slightly
we drift from His likeness.

James reminds us, “The tongue is a small thing… but a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.” (James 3:5)
That’s why God calls us not just to speak truth, but to be truth-tellers in private and in public, in conversation and conviction.

Because words can either build bridges… or burn them.

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Is your tongue setting fires or lighting lamps?

12/10/2025

We live in a world where theft isn’t always about wallets.
Sometimes, people steal trust.
Sometimes, credit.
Sometimes, even time that belongs to God.

God’s command is simple:

“You must not steal.” (Exodus 20:15 CEV)

It’s more than a rule it’s a reset for the heart.
Because stealing starts long before the act.
It starts when we believe we deserve more than what we’ve earned.
When envy replaces gratitude.
When taking feels easier than trusting God to provide.

Paul said,

“If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.” (Ephesians 4:28 CEV)

That’s the real transformation
from takers to givers,
from grasping hands to open ones.

When Zacchaeus met Jesus, he didn’t just stop stealing
he started restoring.
Because real repentance doesn’t just end bad habits;
it births new generosity.

Maybe that’s the call today:
Work hard.
Give freely.
Live honestly.
Because in God’s kingdom, the real treasure isn’t what you keep
it’s what you give away.

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What’s one area in your life where you can shift from taking… to giving?

11/10/2025

We live in a world that glorifies freedom…
but quietly forgets commitment.

The seventh commandment says,

“You must not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14 CEV)

God’s not trying to kill joy — He’s protecting it.
Because intimacy without covenant always leads to brokenness.
And faithfulness isn’t just about avoiding affairs;
it’s about guarding your heart long before the fall ever happens.

When you say “yes” to one person,
you also say “no” to every voice that will try to pull you away
every message, memory, or secret thought that whispers,
“Maybe I deserve more.”

But here’s what most people forget:
Faithfulness isn’t just a marriage thing.
It’s a character thing.
If you cheat in secret, you’ll eventually lose peace in public.

God designed love to be safe
not in control, not in lust,
but in trust.
And one day, when the years have passed
and the world’s noise has faded,
you’ll be grateful you stayed true
not because you had to,
but because you chose to love like God does:
steadfast, loyal, unchanging.

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What fences are you building today to protect what God has entrusted to you?

09/10/2025

“You must not murder.” (Exodus 20:13)

We often read this verse and think, “Of course not. I’ll never do that.”
But Jesus went deeper. He said, “If you are even angry with someone, you are in danger of judgment.” (Matthew 5:22 CEV)

It’s not just about taking a life
it’s about what lives inside your heart.
Anger. Bitterness. Hatred.
Sometimes, we carry silent grudges that slowly kill peace inside us.

When we refuse to forgive, we don’t just hold someone else captive
We imprison ourselves too.
God sees that weight.
And He reminds us, “Revenge belongs to Me.” (Deuteronomy 32:35 CEV)

Forgiveness doesn’t mean saying what happened was okay.
It means trusting God enough to let go of what’s eating you alive.
Because freedom starts when we stop playing judge

and start letting God be God.

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Who do you need to release today
not because they deserve it, but because you deserve peace?

08/10/2025

We live in a world that celebrates independence…
but God designed us for honor and connection.

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12 CEV)

Before God talked about stealing, lying, or murder
He talked about family.
Because how we treat our parents often shapes how we treat people.
And when families break down, nations eventually follow.

The home was God’s first institution before government, before church.
That’s why the enemy attacks it so fiercely he knows if he can divide the home, he can divide the heart.

To honor your parents doesn’t mean they’re perfect.
It means you choose forgiveness over bitterness, respect over resentment.
You don’t carry their flaws; you carry forward their legacy of faith.
And if your family story feels broken
Remember, God is a Father who restores what’s been fractured.

Because when we honor our father and mother,
we honor the very foundation God built society on.
And when we protect the family, we protect the future.

✨ Thought to sit with:
What does honoring your parents look like today
not from the past, but from the person God’s shaping you to be?

07/10/2025

We live in a world that glorifies busyness.
If you’re not “doing something,” people assume you’re wasting time.

But what if rest was actually obedience?

God said, “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” (Exodus 20:8 CEV)

The Sabbath wasn’t given to restrict us
it was given to restore us.
Not because God needed rest, but because we do.
It’s His reminder that we are human, not machines.
That we were created for relationship, not just productivity.

Jesus fulfilled the law, so for us, Sabbath isn’t about rituals or rules anymore.
It’s about rhythm unplugging from the noise to realign with His voice.
It’s not a day to check off… it’s a day to breathe again.
To enjoy God, family, creation. To simply be still and remember who we belong to.

Maybe you don’t need a longer to-do list.
Maybe you just need a sacred pause.

Because when we slow down for God, we don’t lose time. We gain perspective.

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When was the last time you truly rested not because you finished everything, but because you trusted that God already has?

06/10/2025

Still waiting to feel ready? ⏳
You don’t get ready by waiting you get ready by moving.
Confidence is built in motion. Clarity comes after you start.

The Bible says: ‘He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.’ (Philippians 1:6)
Even God works through process He perfects us in motion, not before it.

Each step taken in faith, is a step that God bless

👉 Share this with someone who’s been waiting for ‘perfect timing.’

06/10/2025

We live in a world where God’s name is used for swearing, selling, or just saying.
But when was the last time we said His name and meant it?

God’s name isn’t just a label. It carries His presence.
That’s why the third commandment says:

“You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God.” (Exodus 20:7 CEV)

It’s not only about cursing or saying “Oh my God” carelessly.
It’s about how we carry His name in our lives.
When we say we’re Christians “followers of Christ” but live like everyone else,
that’s also using His name in vain.

We do it when we make promises in His name but break them.
When we tag our business as “Christian-owned” but operate without integrity.
When our words sound holy, but our hearts stay cold.
That’s not reverence that’s misuse.

And the truth is, the world doesn’t judge Jesus by what they read in Scripture.
They judge Him by what they see in us.
If our lives contradict His character, His name suffers, not ours.

To honor God’s name is to represent Him well
not just by what we say, but by how we live.

If someone saw your life before hearing your faith,
would they still know you carry His name?

06/10/2025

Some people don’t reject God… they just redesign Him.
They say, “My god would never judge.” “My god just wants me happy.”
But the moment we reshape God to fit our comfort, we’ve already made an idol not of stone, but of self.

God said, “You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind.” (Exodus 20:4 CEV)
He wasn’t just warning about golden statues.
He was protecting us from fake faiths the kind that feel good but hollow out the soul.

Because the truth is, we live in a world that likes its gods customizable.
We want a version of Jesus that fits our lifestyle, not one that transforms it.
A faith that blesses, but never confronts.
A spirituality that feels good, but never demands surrender.

But real love real faith doesn’t bend truth.
God doesn’t need a 21st-century makeover.
He’s still the same God who said, “I rescued you from slavery.”
He’s still personal, holy, and jealous for your heart.

So maybe the question isn’t “Do I have idols?”
Maybe it’s… “Have I replaced God with a version that doesn’t challenge me?”

What “substitutes” for God have quietly taken His place in your life?

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