Grace Christian Church of the Philippines

Throughout our lives, we invest time, effort, and resources in pursuits we believe will satisfy us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Yet, the satisfaction often fades quickly. How can we achieve true and lasting fulfillment? Jesus' answers to three questions in John 6:22-40 provide us with three essential principles.

If the foundation and source of strength for the Christian life is a believer's connection with Jesus, and if that connection results in amazing things, then we should be motivated to abide in Christ and draw close to Him every day. What does this connection look like and how does it play out in one's life? Dr. Stephen Go Tan delves into Jesus' own words in John 15:1-11.

The apostle Paul's life was a testament to enduring faith amidst adversity. In his letter to Timothy, Paul shares the secret to his unwavering faithfulness and highlights four key truths.

Here's a travel tip for your journey through life: Ask yourself two important questions: "Where am I going?" and "How do I get there?" For the first question, ensure that your destination is truly worth the journey. For the second, make sure you understand the path you need to take and the costs involved in getting there.

Life is often compared to a race, and for a follower of Jesus, running the race of faith requires a big heart of devotion in order to finish well. Two key practices we need to develop are demonstrated by Joshua as recorded in the Bible.

Everyone loves having the freedom to choose, but that freedom comes with the tough task of making decisions. In fact, the more options we have, the harder it gets to figure out the best one. So, how can we make decision-making easier? It boils down to asking ourselves three simple questions, each with just two choices.

Insecurities can plague anyone, regardless of their status or accomplishments. They often stem from feelings of inadequacy, fear of rejection, and other unfounded fears, and shows in how they perceive their identity, their future, their body image; how others love and accept them; their own success and ability to succeed.These insecurities can lead to damaging actions and unhealthy tendencies if left unchecked. The story of King Jeroboam, as recorded in 1 Kings 11-14, offers a profound lesson on the destructive nature of insecurities and how to overcome them.

What makes a person worthy to be honored? We tend to admire, honor, and associate with people we perceive to be great, powerful, and famous regardless of their character, but Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us of eight biblical qualities that we should celebrate and praise, look for in a person, and cultivate in ourselves.

Watching the downfall of someone exceptional and remarkably influential, who seemed to have it all, is undeniably heart-breaking. It hits even harder if that person claims to be a follower of Jesus Christ. How do we avoid being checkmated into a downward spiral like what happened to King Solomon? We look at five unspiritual ingredients that make up a recipe for a disastrous life.

What if, for the sake of Jesus, you were tasked to do something you would never choose to do? What if you suddenly find yourself carrying a heavy burden you never wanted nor expected to bear? Here’s what we can learn from Simon of Cyrene, the man who was forced to help Jesus carry the cross beam on the way to Calvary.