What it’s like to be Hungry

Sometimes, God leads us to uncomfortable experiences - uncomfortable places and uncomfortable relationships. Sometimes, He asks us to go through disciplines that we would not have the strength to do on our own. For 6 weeks, from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday this year, I fasted in a couple ways. I deprived myself of some …

I was hungry

I grew up in the Philippines, a third world country. The Philippines is an archipelago which means a chain of islands - 7,641 islands. I grew up on a larger island called Luzon in a small town named Nasugbu in the province of Batangas. I graduated in a small rural high school and lived with …

Lessons From an Oil Change Station

I had a revelation… at an oil change station. In the past when I’ve had the oil changed in my car, I have also received a free “reliability and safety inspection.” The mechanic would take time to explain their 20-point evaluation from windshield wipers to the condition of the tires. Some items would be marked …

Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice

“…Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams…” 1 Samuel 15:22 There are times when we find ourselves working hard, sacrificing our time, talent and treasure only to find out that we are disobeying …