We have just finished the time of year when everyone thinks a little bit more about giving thanks, but for the Christian, Thanksgiving should be every day! “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Psalm 100:4. This year, we had an especially blessed Thanksgiving for which we …
A Long Journey to a Life in Christ My name is Aiza Generalao, and I live in Pangantucan, Bukidnon, Philippines. My story starts when I was four years old. When I was a little girl, my parents did not understand each other, and there was much conflict in our home. There were seven children born in our home. I …
Motorcycles in the Monsoon and Other Stories from the Philippines The Tipolohon church is often visited by storms of life and trials of faith, but God watches over its members, as you will see in these stories from this church in Claveria, a region in the northern part of the Philippine island of Mindanao. Junrald Agan In a previous …
Faithful Under Trial Philippines We had been visiting a family here in Impasug-ong, Romeo and Norma Sayusay and their six children, Marvin, 19; Michael, 16; Honey, 14; Aiai, 11; Tonton, 8; and Ronron, 6. They were active members of Fundamental Baptist Church. One morning as I was washing my clothes, a man wearing a robe came to see me. …
Helping Earth’s Needy Ones Mission Update from Davao City, Philippines There were several times when the father got a fever, and no one could help to alleviate his pain, but by strong determination he kept on working as a carpenter in order to support his nine children and sickly wife. In the heat of the sun, he bravely stood …
Keeping the Sabbath of Jesus Philippines “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.” 1 Peter 4:7. “Our Redeemer perfectly understood the wants of humanity. He who condescended to take upon himself man’s nature was acquainted with man’s weakness. Christ lived as our example. He was tempted in all points as …
Trusting Jesus Trusting Jesus with the Church Renovation “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Mark 11:24. One year ago, our church sent a letter to brethren everywhere requesting help to renovate our church, that we might bring more glory to God. Many …
I am so thankful for the loving, personal God whom we serve. He cares for us “as though there were not another individual on the face of the earth.” God’s Amazing Grace, 78. I cannot even begin to fathom this statement, but then Jesus adds further, “But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Luke 12:7. He …
The Seeds Fell Into Good Ground Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” …
Transformed for Jesus in Jail. The Philippines “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.” John 1:9. Ever since I met Brother Eduardo Berganio, we have been communicating by texting on our cell phones. At times I visit them in their home to encourage them as they seek to keep the Lord’s Sabbath holy. …
