Adoption is One Form of Making Disciples

Written by Warren | Posted on January 26, 2010 | Comments

A friend of mine once reacted to our decision for adoption saying that he supports a child via World Vision. Helping a child financially that you are not required to be with is good. And I am happy for this act. However, you cannot make a disciple out of a child whom you barely see. [...]

Souls transformed by the Gospel

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on November 4, 2009 | Comments

For almost four months now, Warren and I have been ministering to our neighbors and a month ago, after three months of daily devotions, Saturday in depth Bible Studies and Sunday fellowships, they finally came to know Jesus Christ.
What joy it is to witness the transformation that only God’s powerful hands can do to their [...]

“… baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit…”

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on October 20, 2009 | Comments

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And [...]

New Chapter

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on October 20, 2009 | Comments

We’re still here!
We’ve been gone for months and we owe you updates, we’re truly sorry for the long silence. I hope that I would be able to fill you all in on the details in the next few weeks but for now, let me just tell you our situation.
The Lord once more [...]

LOCAL CHURCH, ORDINANCES, AUTHORITY, & PARA-CHURCH MINISTRIES…

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on October 12, 2009 | Comments

(A Feature article from Ed Franklin of The Word of God Is Not Bound)
A friend and brother is leading a Bible study which, if God wills, might turn into a house church some day. Already he is up against an old question. He has a new convert who either is or soon will be a [...]

An encounter with the “Samaritan Woman”

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on September 5, 2009 | Comments

The very first time they came to us to seek counsel and to request that we minister to them the Word, I instantly had a feeling that we have a post-modern Samaritan woman sitting in front of us. Well, not just one, but two “Samaritan women” actually.
This couple had always wondered what it will be [...]

Emma’s baptism photos and video

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on August 27, 2009 | Comments

Emma, our household help turned sister in Christ, was baptized last Sunday together with two other youngsters. We just want to share with all of you pictures taken from that “another milestone” in Emma’s Christian walk.

And here’s a short video of the rest of the occasion, it’s cranky in some areas but we think it’s [...]

Adoption

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on July 21, 2009 | Comments

“…our adoption shows us just how welcome we are here. This is not, after all, the first time, God has adopted. Too often we assume that the Gentiles are the “adopted” children of God, and the Jews are the “natural-born” children. But Paul says that Israel was adopted too (Rom. 9:4). Of Israel, God once [...]

Do Away With The Podium!

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on July 5, 2009 | Comments

The podium, much like the pulpit, continues to serve its purpose well in preaching the Truth to the congregation and even to small groups and gatherings. However, much like the physical barrier that it has become between God’s messenger and the people, it has also served as a silent, unmindful wall that seem to prevent [...]

Davsan Bible Study

Written by Warren | Posted on June 19, 2009 | Comments

Just came home from a BS in Davsan. The Davsan BS is held every Friday. I started joining Bro.Norman several weeks ago. I was able to hold discussions there several times but mostly was held by Bro.Norman. I wanted to teach this afternoon but still felt that I’m not confident enough. For the moment I [...]

Blessed

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on June 13, 2009 | Comments

To God be the glory forever and ever!
I came home feeling so renewed, so blessed, so happy and so reborn on Thursday night after speaking before an audience of unbelievers who are so thirsty, so hungry and so eager for the Word of God. I have never seen such hunger before, I have come across [...]

First time to speak in a study group

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on June 9, 2009 | Comments

I was approached by church-mate last Sunday and she asked if I would be available to speak in a bible study group this Thursday. I was taken aback and my immediate response was, “is it an all-girls group?”, apparently it was and she offered the slot to several women in church prior to me but [...]

Evangelizing to Less Urbanized Folks

Written by Warren | Posted on June 8, 2009 | Comments

My colleague encouraged me to speak more in Tagalog and more details. The people whom we are currently evangelizing to are not well educated and can barely read between the lines. I was too comfortable in mentioning theological terms that didn’t bother much to explain to them the details about it. To be able to [...]

Forgiveness Equals Restoration

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on May 29, 2009 | Comments

This is just a really quick post and I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to post my thoughts while they are still fresh.
When God sent His Son to die on the cross, our sins were automatically forgiven. And when our sins were forgiven, our relationship with God was also instantly restored.
Thinking about that, I [...]

Do dead children become angels?

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on May 16, 2009 | Comments

“When a child dies, he or she will automatically become an angel of God.”
This is common belief, but what is the biblical basis for this claim? Do dead children really turn into angels? If not, then where do their souls go? Why is it important to know the truth behind this claim?
Angels
Angels are spiritual beings [...]

Just in the nick of time

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on February 8, 2009 | Comments

Honeymoon’s over.
Warren and I have been arguing a lot lately and it isn’t easy for us both. I want him to grow up already and my impatience is getting the best of me. There are times I try so hard to shut my mouth but I just explode. When I try to stifle it, [...]

To be a Sunday School Teacher

Written by Warren | Posted on January 1, 2009 | Comments

A few days ago I was invited to teach Sunday School for a church in Betis (somewhere in the more suburban area) this coming Sunday. Doc, being my discipler, endorsed me to his close buddy that is in need of leaders for their church in Betis. The church in Betis is a daughter church that [...]

Nothing to Celebrate

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on December 21, 2008 | Comments

Do we really have to spend to celebrate Christmas?
My baby sister was complaining to me about not having money to buy something new for her daughters this Christmas and how ridiculous it is for the Philippine government to implement a week-long non-working holiday from December 26 to January 2. Apparently, this is causing a big [...]

Learning From The Incarcerated

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on December 18, 2008 | Comments

I went with Warren to the women’s prison ministry this morning and you know what? I loved it!
When we got there, I saw three main prison cells, only two, I think, are being utilized as cells for inmates because the other one was the one being used for events such as ours. Several ladies [...]

Women’s Prison Ministry

Written by Warren | Posted on December 11, 2008 | Comments

This morning (8AM) I went to the prison ministry again with Bro.Norman. I used my bike to travel from our home to the prison ward. While traveling, I listened to GTY podcast on my ipod. It was good exercise as well. I barely got inside the ward because I was wearing shorts. Upon entering the [...]

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