How the iPad brought me closer to God

It’s true. With a tap, swipe, and an Internet connection, the iPad is changing the world in how we consume information. Being a Christian for more than 20 years and soon-to-be a decade old Pastor, believe it or not but my iPad brought me closer to the Lord.

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I just want to thank You LORD!

Got home at around 4pm, ate a bit and proceeded to my son’s bedroom because our room was too hot due to the ridiculous summer weather we’re having. I’m tired but happy. Slept for about two hours, ate dinner, took a well-deserved bath, turned my Macbook on and started typing this message. I had to. I want to.

Today was no ordinary day. It was ONE SUNDAY: the first anniversary of the Sunday Worship Service at The Rock Campus; the church I have been pastoring for two years. Leading to this today, I could not help but reflect on the journey how we got here. Truly, it was a step of faith. (more…)

A New Found Appreciation for Worship Leaders

Last night, I spent about three hours with The Rock Campus worship team practicing for the upcoming Mother’s Day Sunday Service. Since it is Mother’s day, my wife and resident worship leader, Aida Garcia, will be our special guest speaker. We made a little switch: I’ll be leading worship this Sunday – May 8. (more…)

Remembering how I proposed to Aida AGAIN

Here’s a post I made a year ago (February 7) when I proposed again to my wife. It’s amazing how time flies. But I just want to put this online again for Valentine’s Day. It’s also a reminder that we can still be romantic and thoughtful even if you are already married. If you spent all this time to pursue and marry her, shouldn’t you also spend more time keeping her?

To my wife, Aida, of 11 years (this year), I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

And to all, Happy Valentine’s Day. (more…)

Suicide is NOT HONORABLE

Here’s a quote on Inquirer.net entitled “Why Reyes shot himself in heart: ‘Extreme courage’ “.

“Honor, to people like General Reyes, is of great[er] value than life itself, and they’re willing to give their lives to defend that honor,” retired Philippine Navy chief Mateo Mayuga told the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Tuesday night at the wake.

Now, this article is not judging General Reyes or the current Armed forces scandal. That is not the issue. But I do want to set the record straight – there is nothing honorable in committing suicide. (more…)