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Suarez SDA Church, Zone Saturn, Iligan City (2026)

16/10/2025

You are stronger than you realize.

Sometimes life hits hard — like, can’t-breathe, can’t-think, can’t-even-get-up hard. But here’s the thing: you’re still standing. You’ve made it through every bad day, every sleepless night, every moment you thought you wouldn’t survive. That’s not luck. That’s strength.

God didn’t create you to break easily. He built you with purpose, with grit, with faith that fights even when your heart feels heavy. You might bend, but you won’t snap — because His hands hold you steady. And even when you think you’ve reached your limit, He whispers, “Keep going, I’m not done with you yet.”

So take a deep breath. Wipe your tears. You’ve already overcome more than you give yourself credit for. The same God who carried you through before will do it again.

📖 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

15/10/2025

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”

You can’t just sit around waiting for things to fall into place — because they won’t. Not by luck, not by chance. Growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones. It happens when you finally decide to move, to let go, to trust that God’s plan is better than your fear of change.

Sometimes, God will pull you out of the places you got too comfortable in — not because He wants to hurt you, but because He wants to heal you. He knows that the pasture you’re standing in right now might look green, but it’s not the one He promised you. You’re grazing on what’s familiar when He’s preparing something far greater on the other side of obedience.

So if life feels uncertain right now, maybe that’s your sign. God is leading you to new green pastures — to peace you’ve never known, to purpose you’ve never imagined. But you have to take the first step. Stop waiting for the change. Be the change.

📖 “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters.” — Psalm 23:2

14/10/2025

“In Nature, Nothing Is Perfect and Everything Is Perfect”

If you really look at nature, you’ll notice something beautiful — nothing is ever straight, even, or flawless. The trees grow twisted. The flowers bloom unevenly. The waves crash differently every second. And yet, everything fits. Everything works together as if it was designed that way. Because it was.

That’s how God works, too. He didn’t create you to be flawless — He created you to live. To grow, to stumble, to rise, and to bloom again. The imperfections you hate in yourself might be the very things that make you reflect His light more honestly.

The world teaches us to chase perfection — perfect face, perfect career, perfect faith. But perfection isn’t the goal. Surrender is. Because when you let God move in your flaws, that’s when His perfection shows through. The broken parts become testimonies. The scars become proof that grace works.

Nature isn’t insecure about its shape. The mountain doesn’t wish to be a river. The stars don’t compare their light. They just shine where they are, doing what they’re made to do. That’s what peace looks like — trusting the Creator even when you don’t understand His design.

So maybe you don’t have it all together right now. Maybe your life feels uneven, messy, or half-bloomed. That’s okay. God never asked for perfection — only your heart. And if nature, in all its chaos, can still be called beautiful… so can you.

📖 “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11

07/10/2025

Satan Is Wearing a Suit

Dili na siya ang horned monster nga imong gikahadlukan sa mga children’s Bible stories. Dili na siya kanang halas nga klaro kaayo ang dautan. No, Satan learned to blend in. Today, he wears a suit. He smells expensive. He speaks with charm. He looks like success, influence, and opportunity. And we — blinded by our desires — call him “goals.”

Ang kalibutan karon, daghan kaayo ug mga butang nga mura’g maayo pero hinay-hinay diay nga nagpalayo nato sa Ginoo. It’s no longer obvious evil; it’s the kind that trends, gets likes, and wins applause. Satan figured it out: why scare you when he can convince you?

“Wala man koy gibuhat nga dautan.” Mao man na atong linya. Pero mao pud nay pinakakusgan niyang strategy — to make us comfortable in sin. To make us believe nga okay ra nga laayon ang pag-ampo. Okay ra nga ang Bible basahon kung bored lang. Okay ra nga ang pleasure sa kalibutan ang priority kaysa sa relasyon sa Dios.

2 Corinthians 11:14 says, “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.”
Klaro kaayo — he hides in plain sight. Naa siya sa mga platforms nga dili nato gusto buhian. Sa mga bisyo nga atong giingon “self-care.” Sa mga relasyon nga kabalo ta nga daotan pero “maayo man akong gibati.” Satan wears what you desire most — because he knows desire blinds.

Look around. Daghang kabatan-onan ang naghunahuna nga ang success, fame, ug likes mao ang purpose sa kinabuhi. Daghang ginikanan ang nagtoo nga as long as maayo ang income, okay na. Daghang simbahan ang nangaluya kay ang comfort mas gipili kaysa sa conviction. And in all of that, Satan smiles. Kay ang iyang pinakakusgan nga plano dili ang hadlokon ka — kundi ang pahilumon ka hangtod nga hawan na imong kalayo.

Mura’g simple ra. Pero mao nay pinakadelikado: when the devil stops attacking you, it’s because he’s already walking beside you.

Don’t be fooled by the suit. The enemy isn’t always ugly — sometimes he’s everything you prayed for, everything you wanted, everything that feels right but leads you far from God.

So ayaw kumpiyansa. Padayon sa pagbantay. Ephesians 6:11 says, “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Kay kung si Satanas kabalo mosuot ug suit, dapat kabalo pud ta mosuot ug armor.

Ang katinuoran mao ni: Heaven and hell are real. The war is happening now. And if you’re too busy to notice, you’re probably already losing.

06/10/2025

“Wala’y Kwarta Makaluwas”

Abi nato dugay pa kaayo ang end. Murag naa pa ta’y time magbinuang, mangandoy, mangita’g kwarta, ug unya na lang ta mohinulsol kung tiguwang na. Pero let’s be real — tanang panghitabo karon sa kalibutan, from disasters to wars to mental health struggles, dili ni basta-basta. Murag gi-train ta daan, gi-forewarn ta sa unsay moabot.

Ang Bible mismo nag-ingon:
“Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the Lord’s wrath…” – Zephaniah 1:18

Lisod tuohon pero tinuod — bisan unsa pa ka dato, ka sikat, or ka “successful” nimo, kung moabot na ang adlaw sa Ginoo, di gyud na makaluwas nimo. Daghan ang manglimbawt, mura’g bulag nga nangitag dalan, pero ulahi na.

Ug tan-awa nato karon ang realidad: mas daghan oras ang ginahatag nato sa social media kaysa sa pag-ampo. Mas kabalo pa ta sa trending sounds kaysa sa pulong sa Ginoo. Mas dali nato i-prioritize ang pleasures sa kalibutan kaysa ang relasyon nato sa Iyang nagbuhat nato.

Pero kung moabot ang adlaw nga giingon ni Zephaniah, unsa man atong maingon? “Wala ko kahibalo”? “Wala pa ko ready”? By that time, wala na’y excuse.

Scary? Oo. Pero kinahanglan. Dili para hadlokon ka, kundi para pukawon ka. Kay ang kamatuoran mao ni: wala na’y daghang time. Ang tanan nga panghitabo karon — murag warning shot na sa langit. God is saying, “I’m coming soon.”

Ayaw paabota nga mahitabo ang propesiya ug diha pa ka mangita sa Ginoo. Do it now. Seek Him while there’s still breath in your lungs. Kay kung moabot na ang adlaw sa Iyang kapungot, bisan pila pa imong kwarta, bisan unsa pa imong power — wala gyud na’y pulos.

04/10/2025

Happy Teachers Day!

To all teachers out there, we are all happy to have you

04/10/2025

Memory Text: “By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace” (Hebrews 11:31, NKJV).

Why did I do this again? Perhaps we all have uttered these words. After all, history not only repeats itself, but so does humanity in general, and we ourselves in particular. How often we repeat the same mistakes!

Israel has a second chance of entering the Promised Land, and Joshua takes this mission seriously. The first step is to have a clear understanding of what they face. He sends out two spies to bring him valuable information about the land: its defense system, military preparedness, water supplies, and the attitude of the population in the face of an invading force.

One would think that God’s promise of giving the land to the Israelites did not require any effort from them. Yet the assurance of divine support does not override human responsibility. Israel stands at the border of Canaan for a second time. Expectations run high, but the last time Israel was at the border and had the same task, it resulted in an abysmal failure.

This week, we will explore two of the most fascinating stories of the book of Joshua and discover their relevance to our faith today. God’s grace has infinite possibilities to surprise us.

03/10/2025

🌿 Happy Sabbath, Everyone! 🌿

What a beautiful day to pause, breathe, and remember how good our God is. Today is not just another day — it’s a gift, a sacred reminder of His love and faithfulness. As we step away from the noise of the week, let’s open our hearts to rest in His presence and let His peace fill our souls.

May this Sabbath bring you joy, renewal, and a deeper connection with the One who created you. See you all at church — let’s worship, learn, and grow together as one family in Christ!

📖 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” — Exodus 20:8

01/10/2025

🏡 A House Built Upon a Rock 🪨

Every house looks strong when the weather is calm. Walls stand tall, roofs stay firm, and everything seems secure. But the real test of strength doesn’t come on sunny days — it comes when the storm hits. And in life, storms always come.

Jesus once told a story that hits deeper the more you think about it: “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house upon the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24-25

That “rock” isn’t just about faith in general. It’s about choosing to build your life on Jesus — His words, His ways, His truth. But here’s the honest part: most of us, especially today’s generation, are busy building on sand. We chase attention online, live for temporary highs, and cling to what looks solid but crumbles fast. We think strength is in popularity, success, or validation, but when life hits hard — when heartbreak comes, when failure knocks, when loneliness feels endless — those things shift beneath our feet.

The Rock doesn’t.

Building your life on Christ isn’t about being perfect. It’s about choosing a foundation that doesn’t crack when the storm does its worst. It’s waking up and choosing prayer over pressure, truth over trends, faith over fear. It’s trusting that even when the winds scream, you are held by something unshakable.

So ask yourself: What is my life really built on? If the answer is anything less than Jesus, maybe it’s time to rebuild — brick by brick, prayer by prayer, on the Rock that never moves. Because storms don’t ask for permission. But when they come, the house that stands is the one anchored in Him.

📖 “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:11
📖 “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.” — Psalm 18:2

30/09/2025

The Heart That Still Beats for You ❤️

We live in a world where noise is constant. Where likes, views, and validation feel more important than peace. Where scrolling at 2 a.m. seems easier than praying. Where we chase temporary highs — success, attention, relationships, pleasure — because they promise happiness but leave us emptier than before. Most of us, especially the youth today, run after everything this world offers, thinking it will finally make us whole. And in that rush, we stop noticing the One who’s been holding us together all along.

Yet, just like your heart keeps beating even when you forget about it, God’s love never stops pulsing through your life — even when you ignore Him. You don’t see it. You don’t command it. It just keeps going. Quietly. Patiently. Relentlessly. While you’re out chasing things that don’t last, His love stays. While you’re too busy trying to “live your best life,” He’s still there, whispering, “I am your life.”

And here’s the part that should humble every single one of us, even when we treat Him like He’s optional, He never treats us like we’re worthless. Even when we push Him aside for earthly pleasures, His heart still beats our name. He doesn’t pull back His love when we wander. He doesn’t stop caring when we stop praying. He doesn’t walk away when we chase everything else but Him. His heartbeat never stops — not for a second.

Some of us only notice our heartbeat when it races — just like many only notice God when life hurts. But He’s been there all along, in the background, holding us together while we try to hold the world. And when everything we’re chasing fails us — when the thrill fades, the people leave, the pleasure turns to pain — His love remains. Steady. Patient. Waiting.

📖 “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.” — 1 John 2:15

📖 “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” — Lamentations 3:22

📖 “Even if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” — 2 Timothy 2:13

📖 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued My faithfulness to you.” — Jeremiah 31:3

So here’s the truth most of us forget, no matter how far you run chasing the world, His heart still beats for you. Even when you try to fill the emptiness with everything else, His love is the only thing big enough to fill it. Even when you feel too far gone, too stained, too disconnected — He’s still there, pulse steady, love unwavering, waiting for you to come home.

The world offers pleasures that fade. God offers a love that never does. And the heartbeat that’s been sustaining you all along? That’s Him — still loving you, still choosing you, still calling you back.

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