By: Pastor Jeremiah Balbuena
This Love Month, I want to share a little bit on this prominent lesson we learn from “Beauty and the Beast” – that unlovely things must first be deeply loved before they become loveable.
This is what Paul writes in Romans: “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, [...]
By Charles R. Swindoll
1 Corinthians 13
It is February. Overcast, chilly, bleak-and-barren February. If you’re not into skiing the slopes, skating on ice, or singin’ in the rain, there’s not a lot outside to excite you. Sure was gracious of God to make it last only twenty-eight days . . . well, sometimes twenty-nine. No wonder [...]
By Reah Padla
Every time I look at my son Noah, I remember the love that I share with his Daddy Joshua, my husband. I still can’t believe that it’s been two years since we got married on that rainy day in January 2008. Oh how time flies!
God has blessed us with a baby. [...]
By Mr. and Mrs. Christian and Claire Pascual
HE SAID…
It’s almost Valentines and it will be special – it’ll be our first one as man and wife. I’m thinking of making it fancy. But not too fancy. Alas, taking the notch too high makes it more difficult to top next year.
Should I bring her flowers? Maybe. [...]
By Rev. Jeremiah Balbuena
In Ephesians the Apostle Paul declared that most Christians have been so imprinted by the world that they don’t know who they really are in Christ. He then reminded that as believers, we are redeemed, we are forgiven, we have understanding, we have the mystery of God, and we are heirs with [...]
By Jennifer Legaspi
The past few days found me humming “Morning Has Broken,” a song written by Eleanor Farjeon and popularized by Cat Stevens. I don’t know why it has become my LSS (”Last song syndrome”) as I don’t even know the complete lyrics, just those three words. And I sing them again and again with [...]
By Hanilette Castillo
During ICS’ Christmas Party, held in the afternoon of December 20, 2009, CROSSLinC gave a special number. It was the same combined performance of CROSSLinC and TRS, which they did during ICS’ November Missions Month, but this time it was done to the tune of a Christmas song. Every member who participated contributed [...]
Here’s some great ‘Food for Thought” from one of ICS’ beloved deacons, Bro. Ardie Balderama – Ed.
In ancient Greece (469 – 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom.
One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance who ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you know what I just heard [...]
by Peter Beck
Another New Year is upon us. For many of us there have been too many and they come too quickly. As Christians we understand the idea ofnew beginnings. In salvation God has given us new life and new hope. We know that we don’t have to wait until January 1st for a second [...]
By: Ptr. Jerry Balbuena
When the Christmas season begins, one word falls from our lips more than any other. Surprisingly, it’s not the word “joy” or “carol” or “tree” or “food.” It’s the word “gift.” If you listen in on conversations in shopping malls, parking lots or anywhere else, I’m sure you’ll hear the word mentioned [...]
