by Lynn Basan

We’ve been trying to start this column forever, an in-the-here-and-now discourse of technology partnering with the church (technology + ecclesia – get it?). Technology is fun; it opens up new avenues of thinking, new ways of doing things, it creates more room for challenges. It forces you to be nimble and open-minded.
And yet I am constantly reminded of the limitations we face. These limitations are, in fact, more cultural than technical although some people will argue the point until they are red in the face.
It can get really …

By Danny A. Hernaez
Greetings!
I am sure you played a game called Clue when you were a child. It is the classic whodunit board game! Poor Mr. Buddy’s been murdered in his own mansion. Who could have done it? How? And where? With six suspects, six possible murder weapons and nine rooms in the mansion, there are hundreds of possibilities, and plenty of clues to investigate! It is a mystery every time you play. Like the game, life is also a mystery with hundreds of possibilities. Each day is filled with …

by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
March 8-14, 2010
Theme:  Succor Amidst Suffering
I. Opening Prayer
O God, you manifest to us in truth, in love, in wisdom, in justice, and in love.  Join us in this time of prayer and devotion, that we may feel the wonder and joy of your presence, and by the power of your Spirit, lead us into a joyous encounter with the Son.  In …

by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
March 15-21, 2010
Theme:  A New Life
I. Opening Prayer
O God of knowledge, life, and love; we come before you in praise and thanksgiving.  Amidst distress and grief we ask and plead for your presence.  Be with us to guide and inspire us in this devotion.  May our acts of piety and devotion be pleasing to you.  In the name of Jesus.  …

By Erwin dela Rosa
“The biggest tragedy is not death, but life without purpose.” These profound words struck me. They came from Sarah Balabagan.
Sarah Balagan is the 14 year old woman who killed her employer in the Middle East in the mid 90s. Her employer attempted to rape her. She defended herself, and killed her employer in the process. She was sentenced to be beheaded but was spared through the intervention of the government. To be pardoned she need only pay blood money and receive 100 lashes.
The blood money was …

By Danny A. Hernaez
Greetings!
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
If there is one thing that is consistent throughout Scripture, it is this: God calls people when they are not ready. God will never call you into service when you think you are ready. This is intentional on God’s part.
And, you can be sure when God calls you, you will have similar responses as Saul did when he was called to be the first king, or …

by Rev. Bing Canlas
(This weekly guide to prayer may be used by an individual for personal daily devotion or by prayer groups in retreat)
March 1-7, 2010
Theme:  Love Amidst Longing
I. Opening Prayer
God of love and life, we come before your mighty and awesome presence.  In the middle of a sea of humanity we feel the pangs of longing.  We discern our need for your indwelling.  Be with us, Lord, and bless us with your Spirit.  In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.
II. …