transformation

ARE YOU A BELIEVER, OR A DISCIPLE?

May 17, 2026 by Eddie Leave a Comment

In the closing verses of the gospel of Matthew, and before Jesus is taken up to the heavens, His last instruction is for the disciples to “go and make disciples of all nations.” Look here. Jesus didn’t instruct His disciples to just spread the good news and convert people into the faith. His instruction was more extensive, saying “Go, make disciples of all.” (Matt 28:19)

For today’s reflection, I want us to consider the difference between being a believer in Jesus, and being a disciple of Jesus. If you’re watching this video, I’m sure you’re a believer. Now, it’s one thing to believe that Jesus is the Risen Lord, the Son of God. But it’s another thing to level up and be His student, His follower, His disciple.

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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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DO YOU WANT TO ENCOUNTER JESUS IN YOUR DAILY LIVING?

March 10, 2025 by Eddie Leave a Comment

Matthew 25:31-46 describes what will happen when Jesus returns in glory as both Judge and King and takes His place on the throne. It’s easy to see that this passage is about the final judgment — the separation of the sheep and the goats – and of course we would tend to focus on the warning. Jesus is giving us a command to care for the least among us, otherwise we will not inherit the Kingdom.

But if we listen closely, we’ll hear something deeper. Jesus is not just giving us a command; He is actually offering us an invitation — an invitation to know Him more intimately. He says, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40) “For me”, He says.

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The 4or’s: ADVICE TO MARRIED COUPLES

May 24, 2023 by Eddie 9 Comments

I recently had the honor to be godfather at the wedding of Vince Arcilla and Joyce Sumile, and the privilege to share a few words of advice to them at their reception. Allow me to share excerpts of that here, in the hope that it refreshes in the minds of all married couples reading this, about the basic tenets that help keep our marriages sailing smoothly.

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NEW NORMAL IN NEW TESTAMENT TIMES

April 3, 2021 by Eddie 1 Comment

There is nothing new about living a new normal. An earlier article I wrote showed instances during Old Testament times when the Israelites were forced into living under new conditions not of their choosing. We continue this series, and look at what new normal situations the early Christians faced and how God spoke to them about it.

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