Cross Training

IS GOD’S MERCY WASTED ON US?

March 7, 2026 by Eddie Leave a Comment

Let me start with some trivia. You’re all probably familiar with the parable of The Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11–32, right? Well, the term “prodigal” is actually not found in the text of the Gospel itself. Based on google research, I learned that this term is a later title that became attached to the parable over centuries. In fact, none of Jesus’ parables originally had titles. The headings we see in modern Bibles were added later by editors to help readers navigate the text.

So much for trivia. But I want to reflect on that word “prodigal”. In this story, our attention of course is drawn toward the younger son who demands for his inheritance, runs away and wastes his inheritance in a lavish and foolish lifestyle.

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WATCH WHAT YOU ARE BECOMING

February 26, 2026 by Eddie Leave a Comment

None of us I’m sure will admit that we are hypocrites. We want to be good. We want to be faithful. We want to do right by God and by others. And we want others to see us that way.

And yet, over time, it can happen that there are small compromises in our faith that we begin to accept — not because they are good, but because they are familiar. And sometimes, because we see it in others, including our elders and those whom we hold in regard, we tolerate it in ourselves.

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THE SIN THAT CANNOT BE FORGIVEN

January 26, 2026 by Eddie Leave a Comment

You and I know that Jesus died and paid for all sins of mankind, right? And that there is no sin that is so gruesome, or so horrible, that is not covered by the blood of Jesus. But just because all sins have been paid for, still, not all will enter the kingdom of heaven. Why? Well, because this offer of salvation of Jesus requires a response from you and I. Before we are entitled the promise of eternal salvation in the presence of God, we have to repent and ask for forgiveness and accept Jesus as our Lord and savior and devote our lives to Him as His follower.

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JESUS IS COMING BACK

November 30, 2025 by Eddie Leave a Comment

ARE YOU A LAST-MINUTE PERSON? I was having a nice conversation with a good buddy, and we were laughing at how we are so different from our wives. In his case, he says, whenever he and his wife go on a trip, he’s a last minute kind of guy, whereas his wife, Marite, wants to prepare way in advance. I remember my youngest daughter, Nicky. When our family had plans to vacation abroad, Nicky would be packed one month in advance! That’s how ready and excited she was.

In fairness to us, last minuter husbands, I’d say, we’re not really careless; but because we already know what we need and know where our stuff is easily, it doesn’t take much to pack up and go.

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THE GOD WHO KNOWS OUR GRIEF

November 20, 2025 by Eddie Leave a Comment

During these past few months, my family and I have lost precious loved ones. There was My first cousin, who died less than six months after her own husband died. About a month ago, the wife of my own sister’s son died. Just like that. A close friend of mine lost his wife, and he suffered agony for months after. Then my most beloved boss the Chairman of the PHINMA Group who gave me the big breaks in my career died just last October. But most painful of all was when my beloved mother passed away just last September. It is very painful to see someone lose their loved one. It’s the worst, when it is your own loss.

The incident in Luke 19:41-44 when Jesus sees the city of Jerusalem from a distance and cries over it, gives us a glimpse of how Jesus Himself experienced personal grief.

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