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There are seasons in a nationโs life when the church must ask whether it is still following the Crucified One โ or kneeling before Caesar. Let me cite two cases to make my point clear. Many church leaders enthusiastically supported the Moral Recovery Program. They presented it as a spiritualContinue Reading
DIPOLOG, Zamboanga del Norte โ An Italian Jesuit priest who was killed by a Subanen tribesman in 1648 in the town of Ponotโnow Jose Dalmanโmay soon be canonized, the Diocese of Dipolog announced on Thursday. Fr. Francesco Palliola, 35, arrived in Mindanao in the mid-1600s to minister to local communities.Continue Reading
When God speaks to Moses from the burning bush, He answers a simple question with a profound declaration: โI AM WHO I AMโ (Exodus 3:14). It reads like a philosophical puzzle at first glanceโbut in context, it is a political, spiritual, and deeply liberating statement. This moment does not unfoldContinue Reading
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debatesโespecially about sexโrarely leave the public square. Yet beneath this appearance of moral clarity lies a deep contradiction: we talk endlessly about sex, but we struggle toContinue Reading
The world on Saturday was gripped by dramatic claims: a powerful leader captured, a nation allegedly subdued, history supposedly rewritten overnight. Images circulated. Videos went viral. Declarations were made with confidence and drama. And yet, beneath the noise, one uncomfortable truth lingered: no one could fully confirm what was real.Continue Reading
Filipino New Year traditions may look playfulโnoise, fruits, coins, jumping at midnightโbut beneath them is a deep, biblical longing: the desire for blessing, protection, and a future shaped by hope rather than fear. The Bible tells us that such longing is not superstitionโit is human. โHe has set eternity inContinue Reading
American pastors are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to support their ministry work, according to a 2025 survey by AI company Exponential. But as AI use grows inside churches, so do concerns about where assistance ends โ and outsourcing begins. How widespread is AI use in churches? The 2025Continue Reading
