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First Touch Ministry, Cebu City (2026)

13/08/2026

LOOSE ENDS & GOD’S GRACE 🤍

Not everything will go according to plan. Some things will remain uncertain, delayed, or unfinished.

But we can rest in this truth:

What is unfinished in our hands is never unfinished in God’s hands.

When we can’t see the whole picture, we can trust the One who does.

Leave the loose ends to God.
Trust His timing.
Expect His grace.

“My grace is sufficient for you…” — 2 Corinthians 12:9

06/08/2026

𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙙.

We live in a generation that celebrates what is big, loud, visible, and extraordinary.
We admire viral success. We chase big opportunities.
We pray for big miracles and wait for the "right moment" before we step out in faith.

But throughout Scripture, God reveals a different truth:

A shepherd's staff became an instrument of deliverance.
A widow's little jar of oil became more than enough.
A boy's simple lunch fed thousands.
A tiny mustard seed became a picture of God's Kingdom.
Five smooth stones brought down a giant.

The significance was never in the size of what was offered.
It was in the power of God working through it.

God has never needed something big to do something great.
Throughout Scripture, God often chooses what the world considers small, weak, or
insignificant to display His power and bring glory to His name.

1 Corinthians 1:27–29:
"But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong...
so that no human being might boast in the presence of God."

Every Small "Yes" Matters

Every prayer whispered in faith…
Every temptation resisted…
Every act of forgiveness…
Every honest decision…
Every unseen sacrifice…
Every moment you choose Christ instead of convenience…
None of these are insignificant.
Heaven sees what people overlook.
God records what the world forgets.

Your obedience today may become someone else's testimony tomorrow.
You may never see all the lives your faithfulness touches this side of eternity.
But God does.

The greatest act of obedience didn't begin on a cross. It began long before that.
It was Jesus choosing the Father's will every single day.

Walking. Serving. Loving. Forgiving. Praying. Obeying. Step by step.

Until one day His obedience led Him to Calvary.
What looked like the darkest day in history became the greatest victory the world has ever known. Never think obedience is wasted. The cross proves otherwise.

Philippians 2:8
"He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!"

Keep obeying. Keep serving. Keep trusting.
Because small obedience is never small when it is surrendered to God.

30/07/2026

“𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧?”
The answer? Not exactly what you’d expect.

The book of Job tells the story of a blameless man who was stripped of 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈—wealth, family, health, you name it!

Exploring the mysteries of human suffering, the book details how Job was falsely accused of having committed sins deserving of such punishment. Job was imperfect, but innocent with regards to his plight.

Contrary to his friends’ judgment, Job’s suffering was not caused by hidden sin, but purely something God had allowed in His infinite wisdom. In their foolishness, they hurled accusations at him—asking him to repent for sins he did not commit. Unbeknownst to them, Job’s suffering was a test; one God had full confidence in, in view of Job’s faithfulness.

Why did Job have to suffer? A direct answer was never given. Instead, the book invites us to look at God’s infinite wisdom and sovereignty and to trust in His infallible character.

More often than not, the answer is never straightforward. Suffering may be our precursor to growth, a necessary step for God’s children to mature in the faith. Another perspective views suffering as a tool to equip workers in the harvest field, allowing them to better understand and counsel those going through a similar struggle. In any case, suffering is unavoidable. We all encounter challenges at some point. 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒔 𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏.

Maybe you are looking for answers to your suffering. Maybe you find yourself like Job’s friends, wondering how to best counsel a suffering friend. Here are two important takeaways from the book of Job from two sides of a coin: the sufferer and the accuser (see photo descriptions).

23/07/2026

A few weeks ago, while in the restroom of a hardware store in the Taboan area, I noticed a quote on the wall. It said, "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." This insight was shared by Albert Einstein in a 1930 letter to his son.

This reminded me of my childhood, when I often heard my mother and the elders say, "Bahalag hinay, basta kanunay". This speaks of the value of consistency. That is, the importance of moving forward in life, even when progress seems slow.

We all experience seasons of weariness. Seasons that tempt us to stop doing what we know we should. This is why we must strive to draw closer to God every day. Isaiah 40:30–31 reminds us, "Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

This begs the question: Are we putting our hope in the Lord daily? Ang atong pagsalig ato bang ginatugyan sa Ginoo kada adlaw? Hebrews 12:1–2 encourages us to "run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith."

Life requires more than just movement; it requires the right focus. As we persist and believe in the power of God’s Word, our moments of weariness turns into opportunities for renewal. Let us, therefore, commit to a daily walk with the Lord—moving forward by His grace, one prayerful step at a time.

09/07/2026

One person wakes up already thinking:
“Here we go again… another exhausting day… nothing is changing.”
Another wakes up and thinks:
“Thank You, Lord, for another day. I’m excited to see what today holds and what I can do with it.”

One keeps checking the clock every few minutes while stuck in traffic, getting irritated, thinking about what could have already been done in the time wasted, and feeling frustrated at being unable to move.
The other accepts the moment, puts on music, leans back a little, and thinks, “I can slow down for a while. I’ll get there when I get there.”

One scrolls through social media and feels smaller—everyone seems to be doing better, moving faster, and living fuller.
The other scrolls and genuinely celebrates: “Good for them. That’s inspiring… I’m happy they’re doing well.” And quietly thinks, “There’s something I can learn from this too, and I trust that God also has something prepared for me.”

One person works with a constant inner voice:
“I’m behind. I can’t keep up. This is too much.”
Another works with a quieter thought:
“Lord, help me do what I can today. One step at a time is still progress.”

Same problems at home, at work, and in life.
But the internal response is different.
One keeps focusing on what is missing, what is wrong, and what is not enough yet.
The other keeps noticing what is still present, what is still holding, and what God has already provided.

And slowly, that becomes the difference.
Not because one life is easier than the other.
But because one heart is constantly shaped by lack…
while the other is being shaped by gratitude in the middle of the same ordinary day.

Not every situation feels good.
But what you consistently focus on will quietly shape who you become.
“Give thanks in all circumstances…” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

The day may be the same.
But the mind you bring into it changes everything.

18/06/2026

The recent strong earthquake that jolted General Santos City and the surrounding regions served as a powerful, sobering reminder of our human frailty. Though we are emphatic on the trauma and grief of those who suffer loss of either life and/or properties, still we can see the mercies of God that spared many others. We often live as if we are invincible, but a tremor reminds us that it is not by our own power that we stand, but by the permission of the Creator.

Meanwhile, in our national government we also see a maneuvering for power and control at the expense of the general population which is often driven by self-preservation. And when people prioritize greed over service, Proverbs 11:4 reminds us: "Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death." And in Luke 12:15, Jesus warns, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions."

Genesis 6:5 says "The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time."

In the natural, our hearts are inclined to do evil things. This emphasizes the need to surrender our lives daily to the Lordship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With Christ at the center of our hearts, we have both hope and conviction not to repay evil with evil but with good.

As a well known author puts it, "The savage knows nothing of 'the law of Christ.' He will bear no other's burden. The sick must die; the wounded must perish; the feeble must go to the wall. Only the mightiest and most muscular survive and produce another generation. 'The law of Christ' ends all that... In a Christian land, under Christian laws, we bear each other's burdens, we carry each other's luggage. It is the law of Christ, the law of the cross, a sacrificial law. The difference between savagery and civilization is simply this, that we have learned, in our very flesh and blood, to bear each other's burdens and so fulfil the law of Christ."

11/06/2026

For most of my life, I have tried not to pay too much attention to politics.

I vote. I do my best to research the people I vote for. Then after the elections, I usually move on with my life.

Over the years, I have become somewhat skeptical of politicians. Like many people, I have often felt that politicians are never quite who they present themselves to be. The difference is usually only in the extent of the mistakes they make or the good they choose to do.

I have also had the opportunity to travel to a few countries in Southeast Asia. Seeing how some of those nations operate has made me wonder what our own country could become someday. But that is a story for another time. Recently, however, the situation in our country has been weighing on my mind. The constant stream of news, accusations, political conflicts, and uncertainty has left many Filipinos feeling concerned about the future.

It made me ask myself: As a Christian, is there anything I can do? Can an ordinary person make a difference at all?

A few days ago, while waiting for patients, I opened my Bible app and came across James 5:1–6. The passage contains a warning directed toward those who use their wealth, influence, and power unjustly while others suffer.

As I read it, I felt that the message was timely.

James is not simply talking about money. He is talking about accountability. He is talking about justice. He is talking about how people should use power responsibly and how God sees the struggles of ordinary people.

Reading this passage reminded me that our response as Christians should not be fear, anger, or blind loyalty to any political figure. Instead, we are called to pursue truth, wisdom, and righteousness.

So what can ordinary Filipinos do?
• Seek the truth carefully. Don't immediately believe every viral post, edited video, or sensational headline. Verify information before sharing it.
• Hold leaders accountable without hatred. We can question decisions and demand transparency while still treating people with dignity.
• Stay engaged. Learn about issues, not just personalities. Participate in discussions and be responsible citizens.
• Protect unity. Don't let politics turn fellow Filipinos into enemies. Refuse both blind fanaticism and blind cynicism.
• Help people around you. James reminds us to care for those who are struggling. Sometimes the most meaningful change starts in our own communities.
• Pray—but also act responsibly. Prayer is powerful, but it should lead us toward wisdom, integrity, and action.
• Remember that no earthly leader is above accountability. Positions of power are temporary. Ultimately, every leader answers to God.

As I reflected on these things, I realized that much of my concern about our country came from fear of the unknown and all the "what ifs."

But we cannot remain in fear.

As Christians, we are called to be people of truth, discernment, compassion, and courage. This nation does not belong to politicians alone. It belongs to all Filipinos, and each of us has a responsibility to help shape its future in whatever way we can.

May God give us wisdom to know what is right, courage to stand for truth, and hearts that seek His will above all else.

04/06/2026

𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙂𝙤𝙙'𝙨 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚

One Saturday evening in our powerhouse discussion, we were asked:

“If there’s one thing you wanted to pause in life, what would it be?”

Most of us had the same answer:
💸 Bills.

That 5-letter word nobody escapes. 😅

Because honestly? Adulting is exhausting sometimes. Responsibilities never stop. Work gets heavy. Life gets overwhelming.
But Genesis reminds us that before chaos, pressure, and problems existed… God was already there.

The same God who created light from darkness and order from chaos is the same God sustaining us through our daily grind today.

So if life feels heavy lately, remember this: The Creator of the universe is also the One carrying you.

📖 “In the beginning, God created…” — Genesis 1:1

Padayon lang. Faithful ang Ginoo.

04/06/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✏️📚

This season, we celebrate not just another school year—but God’s faithfulness in every step of the journey.

Through our Back to School program, we were blessed to give school supplies to our faithful kids and teens, who consistently joined our weekly outreach. Plus cash rewards to those who never missed a Sunday gathering. This is our simple way of saying: we see your commitment, we believe in your future, and we are cheering you on. 💙

May these supplies become tools not only for learning but also reminders that 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀.

To God be all the glory! 🙌

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