Blogs and Resources
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How To Avoid Busyness And Shoot For Productivity
We often make the mistake of thinking busyness and productivity are the same thing. They’re not. Sadly, many people today are too busy and less productive. Did you know that you don’t have to be stressed, overwhelmed and overpowered to remain productive? A study published by Forbes shows that 75 percent of companies struggle with…
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Does God Ask Us To Earn Our Way Through The Narrow Gate?
I grew up in Sunday School and have been exposed to the Bible all my life. One would think that after so many decades of being exposed to scripture that it would all make sense to a Christian after so long. That’s hardly ever the case. One of the scriptures that really confused me for…
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Lies About Your Calling You Should Stop Believing
Wired into every individual is a deeply-rooted desire to know one’s place. Everyone is dying to know what their calling is, and to find it is one of life’s highest priorities. What is your calling? I’ve asked many people that question. Many times I get blank stares as replies. We admit it’s important that we…
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Dirty Dishes, Happier Marriages and Servant Leadership
If there’s one chore that has taught me more about life, it’s washing the dishes. And tonight as I washed the dishes after dinner- which I do most of the time- I pondered upon some new insights. Some I’d like to share to you. My Spiritual Encounter When Washing Dishes Anyone who knows me knows…
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Tough Discipleship: Leading Hard-Cases That Don’t Grow
Discipleship is simple. This is how simple it was. Jesus taught this concept to simple-minded commoners within a three-year window. Discipleship is not rocket science, but neither is it a walk in the park. I have obeyed God’s mandate (sometimes reluctantly) to follow Jesus, fish for the lost and fellowship with believers for many years…
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4 Hindrances To Taking More Risks And How To Conquer Them
Risk taking is necessary to to succeeding in one’s career, relationships or life. When we trade being risk averse for the sake of short-term or long-term security, we’re missing out. We know taking risks must happen, but sometimes we’re too paralyzed by fear to take those big leaps. I’m not a natural risk-taker. I like…
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Signs That Ministry Is Becoming An Idol
Almost every time you hear a teaching on idolatry, you’ll hear the speaker say “Anything can be an idol. Even something as good as ministry!” It’s actually even a church cliche. But what does it truly mean to make ministry an idol? I’ve spent a good fourteen years of my life serving in ministry. Four…
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How To Deal With Crisis When You’re In The Middle Of It
Crisis preparation is much more easier said than done. Think about emergency preparation. It’s easy to line up a three-step plan of action when disaster strikes. But it’s a completely different ball game when fire strikes. How do you deal with crisis then you’re in the middle of the storm? I reference back to the…
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A Thought On Parenting, Leadership And The Power Of Presence
Today includes three intertwined events: Alexa’s “Buwan Ng Wika” presentation, a prayer rally for my persecuted Mayor uncle and my dad’s Birthday. All three of these events overlap around the idea of presence and the power it holds in relationships. I am blessed to have a father who was good at what he did. Whether…
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A Few Thoughts In The Span Of Our Little Vacation To Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland- I’m writing this halfway through what’s going to be our small families first (of many!) out of the country travels. This is also Alexa and Ces’ first vacation abroad. As I write this, a few thoughts are running through my head mostly excitement and nervousness. Excitement because of the itinerary and nervousness…
