Those who know me know that I hate fasting, but I do it anyway. For as long as I can remember, our church in Manila has started the year with a week of prayer, fasting, and consecration. For me, that week is always the best of times and the worst of times. Looking...
When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their REWARD in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be...
Another year has come and gone. And with all due respect to the ancient Mayans, looks like there will be a 2013. Before we move on the next year, here’s my list of the best and worst of 2012. 1. Best event: William and Rachel’s wedding! Definitely the event of the...
Another US presidential election is over. Unlike post-election reality in many nations, the opposition is not dead and not in jail. I am grateful for the rule of law. President Obama will be in the White House for four more years. Some of my American friends are happy...
Last week I spoke to 250 female pastors and pastor’s wives at the New Zealand Assembly of God national conference. My previous blog is my confessional from that meeting. Here’s a blog version of my message to those female leaders: Remember shooting rubber bands at...
This was originally written for Evangelicals Today magazine. I re-post it every year on September 11.———————– September 11, 2001. As always, I phoned my dad to wish him a happy birthday. I was getting ready for bed in Manila. He was getting ready for work in...
