Are Dead People Watching Us?
October 25, 2010 by Vic
Filed under Life, Spirituality
Are dead people watching us? Should we be afraid of them? Knowledge is power that lights up the darkness within us, while the truth sets us free and gives us freedom from the torment of fear and confusion. The topic about the state of deceased people is so controversial; especially that All Soul’s Day for the year 2010 is coming up. In this regard, I will not answer this question through my own human wisdom and understanding. Instead, I will let the Holy Scriptures give us the answer on the question… do dead people watch us, think about us and speak with us? Read more
What is the Purpose of Life on Earth?
What is the purpose of our life on Earth?
The purpose of man’s life on Earth is to fear God and keep His commandments.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV)
Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter: Read more
Is Gambling Good, Bad or a Sin?
August 5, 2010 by Vic
Filed under People and Society, Society
Is gambling good or bad? Is gambling a sin? What’s your stake? The word gambling is not found in the Bible since it is a word probably invented centuries after the Bible was written. What we can do is to take the meaning of that word to determine the answers to our questions. According to the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to gamble is to play a game for money or property or to bet on an uncertain outcome. It also means to stake something on a contingency or take a chance. Out of these meanings we will try to find if gambling is good or bad and or a sin. Read more
How to be a Good Leader According to the Bible?
July 23, 2010 by Vic
Filed under Leadership, People and Society
How to become a good leader? How to lead people effectively to achieve your great common goal? What are the features and qualities of a great leader? The Holy Scriptures will answer these all?
To become a great leader, one should be the one who serves great.
Luke 22:26 (NIV)
But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves.
Great leaders lead in righteousness and not in wrongdoings. Read more
What is a Church According to the Bible?
July 19, 2010 by Vic
Filed under Church, People and Society
What is a church? What does a church means? Does it mean a beautiful building? Isn’t it a majestic temple? Or it is an assembly of people? Let us simply, directly and deeply answers those questions.
According to the Gospel, a Church is the body of Christ.
Colossians 1:18 (NKJV)
And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Read more
How to Become Free and Have True Freedom?
July 18, 2010 by Vic
Filed under Society, Spirituality
How to become truly free? How to achieve true freedom? How to avoid hiding yourself from darkness and fear? The following teachings from the Lord will set you free.
As popularly known, yet commonly practiced, the truth will set you free.
John 8:31-32 (New King James Version)
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
The truth is in the Lord, and by accepting the truth that is in Him, we become free. Read more
How to Avoid Shame and Disgrace?
How to avoid shame and disgrace?
Shame is shameful and we don’t like it to happen to us. To avoid it, the Holy Scriptures guide us how. The following are what the Bible tells about preventing shame and disgrace:
Trust in God. Believe in Him and be in His side. Read more
How to Have a Good Name and Reputation?
June 29, 2010 by Vic
Filed under People and Society, Society
How to have a good name and a good reputation? If you want to have a good name, you must never forget God’s teachings and commandments. You must keep them as part of your whole life. This is because they lead us to wisdom and understanding. Wisdom and understanding make our body a manifestation of discipline, righteousness, strength and power. They teach us to walk on the right ways, giving us enduring wealth and prosperity. This prosperity makes us fruitful and generous.
God’s commandments are based on love – love for God and love for our neighbors. They preserve and promote morality, unity, peace and harmony. Consequently, the public will befriend us. Read more
