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That Very First Step Towards the Wrong Direction

Life is often measured by its milestones—the grand achievements and the final destinations. However, the real direction of life is rarely decided at the finish line. Instead, it is decided at the beginning. As we go through our personal, professional, and spiritual journeys, we must come to terms with the fact that the most critical moment…

By His Grace, We Dare

As we stand at the threshold of 2026, many of us approach the new year with the usual checklist: healthier eating, more consistent Bible reading, or career milestones. While these are noble pursuits, there is a higher calling—goals we cannot achieve by our own strength, but only by His power and grace. To “dare” is…

Do You Still Need Answers?

Life entails a series of endless questions we want answered. We move through our days asking, “How will I pay this?” Or “Why did this happen?” and eventually, we arrive at the “tormenting questions”—the ones that keep us awake until dawn. In today’s world, where information and technology have advanced significantly, we have become addicted…

Are We Fanatics or Disciples?

In Judges chapter 6, we find Israel dominated by the Midianites. During this time of oppression, God called Gideon to deliver His people. God’s first instruction to Gideon was to destroy the altar of Baal in his father’s house and replace it with an altar to the Living God. Gideon obeyed at night, accompanied by…

How Can a Church Be Accessible to People with Special Needs?

As a church, our ministry encompasses people of all genders, statuses, and classes. We aim to overcome barriers and expand the mission far and wide, but we might lack a focus on people with special needs. We hold outreach programs for them, but are they enough? From the Bible’s perspective, King David demonstrated what true…

Woman in the Mirror (Part 1)

𝘈 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺… The rhythmic click of my stilettos against the marble floor sounded like a triumphant melody, a celebration of the dream I had cherished since childhood. I tossed my head back, letting my long hair ripple in gentle waves as my heart soared. With every step, I lifted my chin, radiating a pride…

Cebu City SDA Church Concludes 2025 with Focus on Mission

Church members, regular visitors, and guests packed the Cebu City Seventh-day Adventist Church on Dec. 27, 2025, to celebrate the final Sabbath of the year. In addition to the physical congregation, thousands of online viewers joined the service via the church’s Facebook and YouTube channels. For most Adventists, the year-end Sabbath serves as a “spiritual…

New Chapel Opens at BJMP Guimaras, Boosting Rehabilitation Efforts

BJMP Guimaras inaugurated a new chapel inside its jail facility in Brgy. Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras, on December 27, 2025. The blessing ceremony, attended by Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), jail officers, local church members, and representatives from Faith Works Ministry, marked a significant step in the facility’s rehabilitation efforts. The chapel, funded by Fannin Seventh-day…

Character Over Skill: A Retired Pastor’s Perspective on the Church’s Global Theme

Pastor Agapito Catane, Jr., retired president of the Central Philippine Union Conference, articulated the global theme of the Seventh-day Adventist Church: “Integrated for Mission: Grounded in the Bible, Focused on the Mission.” He called on every member to embrace a unified vision. From his perspective, the church must move away from operating as a collection of…

Couple Reunites, Faith Renewed at Tubungan Seventh-day Adventist Church Anniversary

Love rekindled and wounds healed between a couple who had been separated for years during a week-long “Happy Family and Bible Seminar” organized by the Tubungan Seventh-day Adventist Church in Iloilo, as part of its anniversary celebration. The couple, Robert and Marilyn Talabon, were among the attendees, and their reconciliation embodied the message emphasized during…