Studying the meaning of the cross always humbles me. For many of us, we’ve grown up hearing that Jesus died “so we could go to heaven.” That’s true—but it’s not the whole truth. The cross was not just about my personal forgiveness, it was the moment when God’s kingdom broke into history in a decisive … Continue reading The Cross That Crowned the King
The numbers don’t lie—and unfortunately, they don’t look good for us. According to the Gini coefficient, a standard measure of income inequality, the Philippines ranks as one of the worst—if not the worst—among ASEAN nations. In simple terms, while some Filipinos are experiencing economic growth and global opportunity, a much larger portion of our population … Continue reading Beyond Survival: How Faith Can Rewrite the Story of Economic Injustice
As I was reading Colossians 1:15–20, I was once again reminded that following Jesus is not just about Sunday worship, personal devotions, or Bible studies. It’s about the totality of life—every part of it. Too often, we live as if there’s a great divide between the spiritual and the secular. Church is for our soul; … Continue reading Integrating Faith into the Public Square