Slow fade The words that lingered Whilst I pondered my heart And battled with my mind Deep in my soul I knew I was the one The only one Who had the final say All that has been offered His blood shed His grace given His mercy overflowing He is risen And yet with hands…
Faith In The Midst Of A Storm
What Is Faith? Let’s see what the bible says about faith: Hebrews 11:1-3(GNTD): [1] “To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” [2] “It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God’s approval.” [3] “It is by faith…
What Happens After Death?
Where do we as Seventh-day Adventists, stand when it comes to death? With over seven billion people on this earth, endless truths and beliefs have developed, establishing a foothold in our heavily, influential media. As the remnant church, it is crucial we know the gospel truth. In saying this, my small group from Dandenong Filipino-Australian…
When God Allows Everything To Crumble
God broke all my dreams this year. Month after mouth, I watched years of invested energy and ministry accomplishments succumbing to hairline fractures by the very hand of God. When you know your purpose for life is ministry, outreach and reflecting God’s character in seeking the lost- ministry can become the thought that follows your…
Calling All Doubters
I was around 12 years old when I decided Christianity wasn’t for me. The reasons were numerous: I had seen the church criticise people I loved, winning Bible quizzes had gotten to my head rather than my heart and I couldn’t see enough evidence for Jesus in my life. The reasons weren’t new, and they…
Walk By Faith, Not By Sight
Everybody grinds to get their daily bread, whether it is for themselves or for someone else. Parents work overtime to be able to fulfil their role as providers. Teenagers accept unfair labour and low wages to afford their desire for sociability and self-determination. Workers pick up more shifts at work and cancel more plans with…
Self-Perception & Projection
I am someone who is obsessed with the way I look. It’s not really due to vanity or narcissism but more to do with the perception I hold of myself. In a family filled mostly of finicky females, from a young age I was taught that the outer part of me would hold greater importance…