Category: Religion

When the Church Sues Itself

I’ve been debating for a few days whether to comment on a news article I read in Christianity Today about church members suing a megachurch in Houston. Every time I read something unethical or immoral involving the Church, my blood boils a little. Most of the time, I keep my thoughts to myself, unless something … Continue reading When the Church Sues Itself →

Religious Freedom?

While recovering from the flu, I read an online article since I was too tired to actually sit and read a book or The Economist. The title of the article is "Evangelicals Divided as Sharia Courts Expand in the Philippines," and you can read it in Christianity Today if you are interested. Here is the link. According to … Continue reading Religious Freedom? →

Old Mistakes, New Agendas: The Futility of Censorship and Control

The human race is pretty amazing with its ability to endure difficulties and struggles. History shows that resiliency (the ability to meet, learn from, and not be crushed by the challenges and stresses of life.1 ) is deeply ingrained in our DNA. But sometimes, I wonder why we tend to repeat past mistakes. It’s as if, somehow, our brains … Continue reading Old Mistakes, New Agendas: The Futility of Censorship and Control →

The Elements of Prayer

This morning, I was reading from “The New City Catechism Devotional” and the question, “What is Prayer?" The answer and description provided in the devotional are excellent, especially the illustration about the four elements (Confession, Petition, Praise, and Thanks) that can be used when we pray. The illustration was written by Pastor John Piper, and … Continue reading The Elements of Prayer →