Category: Reflections on Scriptures
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Grace That Doesn’t Sleep
The Parable of the Talents teaches us about readiness, trust, and relationship with Jesus. Servants are entrusted with valuable talents, symbolizing their responsibilities. Faithfulness leads to joy, while fear and inaction result in condemnation. The essence lies in knowing the Master and actively serving Him, reflecting our faith in action.
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BE LIKE THE GOOD & TRUSTWORTHY SLAVES
The Parable of the TalentsMatthew 25:14-30 Last Sunday we talked about The Parable of the Ten Virgins. Some of you may have already forgotten about that. Today I’m reminding you about that parable because it is closely related to The Parable of the Talents, which is the basis of the…
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It’s the Real Thing, Not the Shadow, that Remains
It’s the Real Thing, Not the Shadow, that Remains By Ed FernandezDusk approaches. But for this solitary oryx, the day isn’t done.This simple, beautiful image seems to say: there’s no end in sight for the invisible trail it treads.As the sun’s fading rays strike its athletic form, a giant shadow…
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ARE YOU IN LOVE WITH A WHO OR A WHAT?
Let not that question confuse you. Here’s a little background on why I ask such question: Yesterday I preached on a passage in Romans that included the following verses: Romans 9:30-33New International Version 30 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it,…
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May Paglaum
Nakita ko ang isa ka kahoyNga puno sang mga bulakGaling kay daw nagapanaghoyGani nanaog ako kag mangodak Nagyuhom gid s’ya dayonKay nakita ko ang iya katahomAng iya yuhom nagpadayonKag nagbalik ang iya paglaum! There is Hope I saw this tree— Full of flowers But it looked like it was lamenting …
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BDNF: Know and don’t forget about it
What’s BDNF? Well, it doesn’t stand for ‘Brain Damage Not Funny’ but it’s something related to that. I’m not going to just tell you or anyone who doesn’t know what BDNF is. And I’m not being selfish. I want you to do your own research and learn something new, TODAY!…
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Blessed Felix, the Fortunate One
Good afternoon! I said, “Good afternoon” and you responded with the same. But is it really a good afternoon? Judging from the expressions on your faces, I’m not sure if it is. How does your face express a good afternoon? Let me see it. C’mon, everyone, let me see your…
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Daydreaming & Reminiscing
One of the signs, they say, that you’re old is the fact that you do more reminiscing than daydreaming. Well, at 65, I still daydream. So I guess I’m not too old yet. My imaginings, however, are more realistic than, say, those that I dreamed when I was 18. Would…
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IS MY YESTERDAY YOUR TODAY?
When I was in my late 30s and studying in a graduate theological seminary in Metro Manila, I dreamed of pursuing an area of study. And I was dreaming of doing it not just in any school but in a prestigious institution that was known for their graduate program in…
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