In pursuit of one of its main advocacies, that is providing a source of renewable energy source for last mile communities the Sustainable Energy and Enterprise Development for Communities (SEED4COM) Team have just rolled out a new program for small islands. There are about 2, 564 Barangays in the Philippines that still do not have access to any type of electrical source. Some islands or communities may have generators but the costs they have to pay is so high. At an estimated cost of Php40.00 for four hours, that means for a 24 hour collection alone, the will be paying Php 7,200.00 each month just so they can switch lights on and maybe one electric fan. The Philippines is among the countries who pay the highest rates in electricity, and it is hurting the marginalized members of our society the most. Imagine eating supper with your family in pitch dark, you're lucky if you have a candle or a small kerosene lamp. Dubbed as the “Hero of light” project, SEED4COM aim to provide … [Read more...]
His Plans, His Purpose, His Power!
Next to John 3:16, having been printed on millions of apparel, coffee mugs and almost anything, the next most popular verse would probably be Philippians 4:13. Helping to fuel the popularity of the verse are Christian athletes such as Evander Hollyfield who had the verse written in his boxing robe, popular football quarterback Tim Tebow who had the verse written in the black grease beneath his eyes, NBA super star and Stephen Curry who had the verse printed on his own brand of shoes. Notorious MMA fighter Jon Jones even has the verse tattooed in his chest. Unfortunately the verse is one of the misinterpreted, misused and misunderstood verse in the Bible. A lot of Christians use it as some kind of mystical incantation. And just like Green Lantern’s ring, a lot of Christians treat this passage like a Talisman, reciting it like some sort of magic formula whenever they need power to conquer something that is challenging. In this modern day seeker sensitive Christian era, every … [Read more...]
A diluted Gospel ?
One of the biggest problem of evangelical Christianity today is that there is that the gospel presentation is being diluted. There’s little or no presentation of repentance of sin and surrendering your life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. A lot of those who present the Gospel ask people to make Jesus their Savior, but do not emphasize that becoming a Christian is a complete and total surrender of their lives to Jesus Christ. Hence we see a lot of alleged conversion when the truth of the matter is a lot of people never really understand that being a Christian is a life commitment for Jesus Christ. Jesus himself said this that if anybody wants to become his disciple he is to deny himself, take up his cross and follow him. He asked the rich young ruler who was asking him how to obtain eternal life to acknowledge his sinfulness and follow him (Luke 18:18 to 23). Everywhere you read in the Gospels, Jesus preached a Gospel of commitment, a Gospel of complete surrender to his will. … [Read more...]
What Business Plan Suits You?
With so much information floating around on the internet, it has becoming progressively more difficult, and sometimes impossible, to weed out what’s necessary from the fluff. However, most entrepreneurs are aware that the future of their startup depends investment, and seeking investment often requires a professional business plan to sway your audience to provide you with what you need. But what business plan will promote the attributes of your startup? What type of business plan will showcase your business dreams? What type do you need for your specific purpose? These are questions that must be answered before you even sit down to write your business plan, and the first question that business plan writing professionals will ask. Below you will find a list of the various types of business plans for startups. Choosing the plan that’s right for you is the first step in securing the future of your business. The Market Research Plan attends to the issues surrounding business … [Read more...]
Contending for the faith: Apologetics studies online at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) Academy
Apologetics is the discipline of defending a position (often religious) through the systematic use of information. I had always been interested in apologetics and my training as a lawyer and my being a pastor has greatly spurred my interest in the subject. It easy to loose one’s one faith especially now that information on almost anything is widely available in the Internet. Attacks on the supremacy of Scripture and on Christianity in general are prevalent and frankly speaking churches seems to be loosing the battle. According to the site gotquestions.org, in a survey conducted by the Barna Group it was found out that less than 1 percent of the young adult population in the United States has a biblical worldview. Even more startling, the data shows that less than one half of one percent of Christians between the ages of 18 and 23 has a biblical worldview. Additionally, two studies conducted by both the Barna Group and USA Today, found that nearly 75 percent of Christian young … [Read more...]
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