Category Archives: Discipleship

Coming Down From My Tree

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

If I want to meet Jesus, and not only see Him, I have to come down from the tree like Zacchaeus did. Coming down from the tree for me means coming down from my lofty perch of being prideful and … Continue reading →

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The Zacchaeus Experience

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday was a delightful day for Anabelle and me. We met up with Gilda and Drake for lunch and we reminisced our days in Xavier Row where our children grew up as close friends, almost like brothers and sisters. Then, … Continue reading →

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Will Only a Few Be Saved?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I was with some of my old classmates from the seminary last night. As usual, it was a fun and a happy occasion as we swapped life stories, experiences and insights. Even as we relished each others company, we agreed … Continue reading →

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Life Disturbances

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Often, I get my relationship with God all mixed up. I would ask Him to do as I will instead of praying that I do His will. This kind of attitude is what drew a rebuke from Jesus to Martha. … Continue reading →

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Being a Neighbor: Go and Do Likewise

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There is a lot not right in the world today. There is too much hunger and suffering. There is too much violence and injustice. There is too much greed and selfishness. There is not enough forgiveness and forbearance to forget … Continue reading →

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No True Joy Without the Cross

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Last Thursday was the Jog-athon Day at St. Clare School. Jonathan completed 31 laps. Jane managed to do only 12 as she scraped her knees early on in her jogging. The theme of the event was “Give Joy! Get Joy!” … Continue reading →

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The Paradox and Challenges of Being a Christ Follower

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The restless agitation on one hand and the extreme boredom on the other in people today are symptoms of a deep longing and hunger of something beyond material goods and possessions, an emptiness that cannot be filled with fleeting and … Continue reading →

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Minima Maxime Facere

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Among the joys and blessings of living in this day and age are the many options available to people. There are so many jobs available today that were unheard of when I was studying in college. Who would have thought … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus Christ for me?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Who is Jesus Christ? He claimed that He is God. For the Jews, this was the ultimate blasphemy punishable by death. And put him to death, they did. But He rose from the dead, as he said He would. He … Continue reading →

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Power and Authority, Love and Service

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments

When given or vested with power and authority, the usual tendency of many people is to use these to dominate and control others. And often, there will be those who would use these for their own personal benefit. I am … Continue reading →

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