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Annoyingly Persistent Prayer is What God Requires

February 12, 2020May 14, 2017 by Jun P. Espina

Of an annoyingly persistent prayer: Who can do it? David’s prayer to God for the recovery of his sick son with Bathsheba is one biblical example of a persistent prayer. The Bible stated that the child “was very sick. David, therefore, inquired of God for the child; and David fasted and went and lay all night on the ground. The elders of his household stood beside him in order to raise him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat food with them.” (2 Sam. 12:1b-17) Only the real believers can do such agonizingly persistent prayer!

Facing Trials in the Power of Abraham’s Faith

February 15, 2020March 25, 2017 by Jun P. Espina

We are facing trials every once in a while as part of our unsinkable imperfections in this life. Earth is not the dreamland; suicide, therefore, is abnormal and committed by those experiencing mental illness known as depression. God’s parting words for Adam were not a happy anticipation of a life away from paradise. Now, we swallow the pill as children of Adam, the sinner. There are ordeals, tons of them in this domain. Facing trials head-on, like struggling with cancer or kidney disorder, is the only rational option available to each one of us. But we can only resist the fear associated with any form of adversity by faith in the promises of God.

Positive-mindedness: A Christian Trait and Strength

June 2, 2022November 16, 2016 by Jun P. Espina

>We need to be positive-minded in life. It is God’s will for us. Our natural tendency, however, is to be pessimistic. Only a few people are optimistic naturally. It is one explanation why only 10% become successful.

Powers of Darkness Hover Philippine Politics

February 15, 2020September 20, 2016 by Jun P. Espina

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Updated on February 15th, 2020

From the biblical perspective, the Filipino people, just like the Syrians, the Americans, or the Chinese, are experiencing today a sense of a political climate that is primarily influenced by what the Bible calls as the “powers. . .of this darkness.” (Eph. 6:12 NASB) But how do we know that the forces of this darkness are now in perfect control of the Filipino nation? Easy. By the united voice of the people for what is completely anti-God and anti-Bible. When the powers of evil hovered upon the Jews, the cried out together at the top of their voice that Christ had to be crucified, and Barabbas, the robber and murderer, released to them.

Truly Happy and Peaceful in this Life?

February 17, 2020July 17, 2016 by Jun P. Espina

The problem with most rich people starts when money becomes their god—their source of power and protection. Most of them live life in turmoil and confusion. They are not truly happy and peaceful in life. God said that He will add no sorrows to your wealth only if you believe it as God’s blessing to you. “It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it,” says Proverbs. Without faith that God owns everything, then we could never be happy in this life.

7 Mind-Blowing Things About How Trials Come to Make Us Strong At Last, the Secret to Involving Christ in Your Trials is Revealed

October 16, 2022February 23, 2013 by Jun P. Espina

The devil makes trials darker on every hand. However, in this article, we will share seven mind-blowing things about how trials come to make us strong.