Inspired by a Brother’s Passion for God
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By Kidit Afable I have known Alfher Hernandez for about two years now. I first met him at the Toa Payoh dgroup. Since then, I have witnessed God’s amazing work, transforming his life. And as his heart has been drawn closer to God, so has his passion for sharing God’s word. This has manifested itself […]
Only by Grace
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by Jojo and Ruth Macatangay RUTH Que sera sera… Whatever will be, will be… This was my motto before. I was the kind of person who didn’t take things seriously. I didn’t have ambition or any future plans. I just let the world take me wherever it pleased. I was born in a Christian world. […]
Peace in Troubling Times
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by Excel V. Dyquiangco Oftentimes, the world defines peace in terms of fleeting or temporary relief. This may be peace found in things or people or even substances. Money, pleasure, drugs, alcohol, property and even relationships are considered means to finding peace. In reality, however, these don’t even come close! This kind of peace is […]
Unspeakable Joy
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by Jackie-Lou Valconcha "The vine is dried up and the fig-tree is withered; the pomegranate, the palm and the apple tree – all the trees of the field – are dried up. Surely the joy of mankind is withered away." (NIV) Joel 1:12 Sometimes in life there are times when we lose our joy in […]
He’s Got the Love
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By Carmela Batoon According to a popular pop song, you can feel it in your fingers and your toes because love is all around us. And indeed it is. You can see love everyday and everywhere. You hear it uttered in everyday conversations – From loving one's hair color to loving even the most mundane […]
Level Up (Romans 13:11–14)
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By Pastor Alex Uy "Level up" is a phrase often used in video games where a player goes to the next level because he has met certain requirements in the previous level. It also describes real-life experiences where one moves to a higher position or gains prestige & achievements that put them on a […]
Facing The Giants
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Direction: Alex Kendrick Genre: Christianity Year of Release: 2006 Facing the Giants is a story about a losing high school football team and their coach, Grant Taylor. After several years of continuous failing seasons, the school is considering to replace him as head coach and the players’ fathers are collaborating to get him fired. With no one else […]
The Two Halves of Christmas
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By Pastor Keith Shubert This is the time of the year when we begin to reflect on God’s most wonderful Gift to us – The birth of His Messiah. We meditate on this astonishing event, where God humbled Himself and became human. God actually revealed Himself in human form! This is an extremely special Revelation. […]
Entrusting The Key
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Author: Ali Smith Book: Christianity Year of Release: 2010 Every girl dreams of getting swept off her feet by her prince charming – Someone who has all the right qualities and attributes a girl could ever want in a partner. We all have our lists, with little variations here and there. In essence, most women have a basic […]
The Turtle Principle
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By Joseph Tanchi Remember the story of the tortoise (or turtle) and the hare? As children, we're all told this story and taught to be consistent, diligent and just keep at it (whatever ‘it' is that your parents or teachers were trying to get you to do). We're taught about hard work, avoiding laziness, finishing […]
A Life of Significance
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by Charlotte Ann Carreon Just recently in church we talked about the significance of numbers in the modern world – How every little thing can be quantified by these abstract figures that now define one’s being. Each aspect of life can be measured – Success, wealth, personal worth, happiness, and so on. How much do […]
Citizenship in Heaven
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By Persh Dela Serna "All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a […]
Have You Ever?
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by Joseph Tanchi There’s a group of friends sitting around a table. One asks "Have you ever…?" and a few raise their hands. The others sit in silence, smiling as they think about what they’ve just learned about their friends. It’s then the next person’s turn and he / she asks "Have you ever…?" and […]
The Power of Prayer.
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ARIAS FAMILY (September 2010) Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ. My name is Paulo Arias and the beautiful woman standing next to me is my wife Olive. Were here to testify about the limitless power of God and His unending faithfulness to His children. Fourteen, three and two. These numbers might not mean anything […]
I Kissed Dating Goodbye
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Author: Joshua Harris Book: Christianity Year of Release: 2003 I Kissed Dating Goodbye is an interesting book written by Joshua Harris (published 1997) that tackles common misconceptions about dating and gives us a picture of how we should approach relationships, keeping in mind that everything we do affects others in a very real way. It challenges us to […]
Modern Day Sacrifice
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by Joseph Tanchi I love ads. Everywhere I look I’m bombarded with ads for countries to visit, new places to eat, beautiful clothes to wear, smaller and better phones – every kind of good or service I could ever imagine. They give me so many choices. And oh how I love choices. McDonald’s, Burger King […]
Excellence at Work – God demands it!
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By Pastor Dennis Legaspi "Serve wholeheartedly as if you are serving the Lord not men because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free." Eph 6:7-8 (NIV) A criticism many hurl at us again and again is that Christianity has destroyed us. They say […]
Sine Cera
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Cata De Jesus has put together a collection of essays that delves into snippets of life lessons in a Christian perspective. The miniscule book contains 23 essays that packs a powerful punch of personal stories centered on living a Christ-controlled life. Written in a simple and straight forward way each story presents subtle realizations and […]
If You Want To Walk On Water, You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat
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Author: John Ortberg Book: Christianity Year of Release: 2003 One of the most difficult things that we experience in the Christian life is when God asks us to get out of the boat and walk on water with Him. But this is also the most fulfilling because not only would we get to experience the immense power of […]
Captured by Nature, Captivated by God
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by Siendy Salazar "How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures." Psalm 104:24 Vivid blue waters, stunning rock formations, white beaches and diverse marine life… Thank you Lord for making the world so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is indeed marvelous. Astonished and consumed, […]
Life In A Foreign Land
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CARME BATOON (May 2010) Starting life in a foreign land is not an easy decision just like what Peter felt when Jesus commanded him to walk on water. Heeding his calling to work and live in another country, the Lord is truly faithful to His promises. He has continued to provide for me, guide and […]
CCF Singapore 4th Year Anniversary
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May 30th marks the fourth year anniversary of Christian Covenant Fellowship (CCF) here in Singapore. In a span of 48 months, God has moved our worship center to various locations around the city and along the way He has exponentially increased our number. Praise God, indeed, for the many lives that He has blessed us […]
The Miracle of Life
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ANGELO & PAMELA (May 2010) Angelo: God’s timing is always perfect and His hand is never too short. With Him, impossible is indeed nothing! Pamela:Who would have thought that I, having such a low threshold for pain and being someone who dread even the sight of a tiny injection, would be able to endure giving […]
Total Dependence on God’s Grace
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RICKY REGALADO (May 2010) Good morning. My name is Ricky Regalado, husband to one wife, father to one daughter. My family and I have been living in Singapore for the past three years. STRESSFUL. I believe that is one of the best words to describe life in Singapore. The demands of work, school, and the […]
My Redeemer. The Holy One of Israel.
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PINKY FADULLION (April 18, 2010) Isaiah 54 This was written by Isaiah concerning the future glory of Israel. Yet the picture image of rebellious Israel likened to a wife abandoned and whom the Lord hid his face for a moment because of His surge of anger for her rebelliousness is the story of my life. […]
What’s So Amazing About Grace
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Author: Philip Yancey Book: Christianity Year of Release: 2002 "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me…." Such goes the first line of one of the most popular, if not the most popular, hymns of all times. While many wonder, few would ask aloud, "What IS so amazing about grace?" Author Philip Yancey explores […]
Resurrection
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As we Christians approach the Easter holiday, we naturally begin to think of Christ’s death and resurrection. Of course, the death had to come first. It was on the cross that Christ paid the penalty for all of our sins. And while we often (and correctly) combine the dual thoughts of “Christ’s death and his […]
Man for Others
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by Leah Irao It is the duty of every Christian to be Christ to his neighbor. –Martin Luther When we became Christians, we received a multitude of blessings. We have an assurance of our salvation and our place in heaven is secured. Even here on earth, we know that we will overcome all our troubles […]
Boundaries: When to Say Yes and When to Say No
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Author: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Book: Christianity Year of Release: 2003 Written by 2 psychologists with equally inspiring backgrounds, this book stresses the importance of developing and maintaining healthy relationships by establishing one’s personal boundaries. Dr Henry Cloud, a practitioner with philantrophic interests, wrote this book together with Dr. John Townsend, his partner whom he […]
Spiritual Formation, the engine we all need
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It’s been 25 long years since the 1st generation of believers which became CCF started. Long enough to observe how so very many of us who came to know the Lord in the early years remain unchanged after all these years. Some who are still as mean, still as unfeeling and insensitive to those around […]
Fireproof (Original Soundtrack)
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If you were moved and inspired by the movie Fireproof, you might want to check out the film’s Music Soundtrack selections featuring songs by contemporary Christian groups and artists, such as Casting Crowns, Leeland, Third Day, John Waller, Grey Holiday and Warren Barfield to name a few. I had an opportunity to hear some of […]
Fireproof
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Direction: Alex Kendrick Genre: Christian Year of Release: 2008 “ Fireproof doesn’t mean that fire wouldn’t come. It means that when it does, you’d be able to withstand it.” Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) is a dedicated fire department captain who finds himself at the crossroads when his wife, Catherine (Erin Bethea) told him that she wants a […]
Roadmaps and Revelations
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Artist: Parachute Band Genre: Praise and Worship Release Date: 25 September 2007 Parachute Band’s Roadmaps and Revelations is a perfect example of an album that showcases the band’s versatility, while still remaining true to the Christian rock genre that they are known for. It gives listeners a mixture of hard, in-your-face, driving type of rock sound and a […]
It’s Not About Me
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Author: Max Lucado Book: Christianity Year of Release: 2004 "I am the center of the universe." Such is the conviction of babies and young children. They grab. They cry. They want their own way. Sadly but unsurprisingly, though, it is also the discrete mantra of the adult heart. Even the adult Christian heart. In "It’s Not About Me", […]
Flywheel
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Direction: Alex Kendrick Genre: Christianity Year of Release: 2003 "Without your flywheel, you’re not going anywhere", says Max, the head mechanic of Jay Austin Motors. He says this as he tries to revive the engine of the classic convertible that Jay Austin just purchased. And it is probably this line that reverberates throughout the entirety of the film. […]
What plans do you have for the new year?
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Many of us are faced with this question every time a new year starts and we all have our own little lists. Career advancement, travel plans, having another child, pursue a degree, get married, start a better exercise regimen… The list is long, ideas are plenty. But consider this: where is He amidst all the […]