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TWO THINGS DIFFERENT ARE NOT THE SAME

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Let's clarify this question: "Brother Paul, I know you experienced many supernatural events in your life. Please tell us what shall we do to be sure that we go to heaven when we die?" PRAYER FROM MY HEART Before I give my answer, let me utter this prayer, as follows: Dear Heavenly Father, the only TRUE EVER LIVING GOD. I come before Your Throne. I wholeheartedly kneel down before Your holy presence. I need Your help, because I feel most unworthy to answer the above question. Please, our Heavenly Father, in Jesus' Name, and in the power of Your Holy Spirit. I beseech You to grant me the truth and wisdom. Amen. MY REPLY Let me explain it this way. In our approach to GOD, the number one characteristic and the first and foremost requirement must be TRUTH. Truth, truth, and truth. There must be no slightest sign of a lie. Remember, Lies and Liars will go to HELL. There must never be a lie, or lies, or deception between you and GOD. The question that is first and foremost t...

A LAW GRADUATE ASKED THIS QUESTION

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An intelligent person with a degree in Law in Canada asked me this question: "Religion is just invented by men to brainwash and scare people into subjection. How do you know for sure that there is a GOD?" MY REPLY There is no human being on earth that can convince you; except yourself. Yes, only you, yourself can answer your own question when the time comes: when you encounter the True Living GOD, whom you defy. HOW WILL THIS HAPPEN? No matter who will be talking to you about GOD or the Bible; It could be the highest and most influential preacher on earth; Or the lowest and insignificant person, like myself; You may still find it hard to believe. GOD IS A SPIRIT BEING You will struggle to believe because you are dealing with a Non-Physical Being. GOD and His Word could only be discerned spiritually; for now. I say for now, because we shall all face Him upon death; or when Jesus Christ physically returns to earth at the appointed time in our civilizatio...

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH GOD?

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  GOD of Heaven and earth said in the Book of Jeremiah 29:13, Holy Bible (King James Version): "And ye shall seek Me [GOD], and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart." GOD WILL AGAIN RULE THE EARTH In our civilization today, the word, ''GOD'' has become too common that we, humans, tend to ignore or misuse it. I, myself, solemnly address GOD, as the SUPREME BEING, far above all angelic and human beings. PERSONALITY OF GOD GOD is a Being with personality; and not an impersonal force like air or smoke floating around. By personality, I mean that GOD has intelligent mind of His own, emotions, and free-will. We were created by GOD; thus, we humans have these same characteristics. If we were a product of evolution, then we would be a mindless, emotionless, and will-less piece of flesh or simplistic blob. THE GOD THAT SPEAKS When I was eight years old, I prayed like this: "GOD, please speak to me." Note that I spoke this in my native Fili...

I AM NOT A COWARD

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  Somebody asked this question: "We can say that you are a coward: backbone-less and self-appointed teacher of the Bible. You keep on avoiding to answer the question about religion. Which religion in the world is correct?" MY REPLY I am deeply sorry. I need to be careful in my answers to avoid hurting people's feelings. And I don't accept the word, 'cowardice' because if that is true, I could have easily shutdown my Facebook account, stop giving answers altogether, and mind my own personal life. However, deep down in my soul, I have this overwhelming burden to serve as a tiny spark of light in the tunnel, so to speak. I'd like to offer guidance (small might that be) to somehow alleviate the pain or misery of people in this dying world. People who are already deprived of material things, but certainly must not be deprived of the truth and hope from the eternal Word of GOD. SEEKING GOD You know what, many times during the darkest and most t...

TO WHOM DO YOU ENTRUST YOUR LIFE?

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  Somebody asked this question: "How sure are you that your religion is the true and correct religion?" MY REPLY In order to avoid hurting people's feelings, I will not use the word, ''religion'' in this article. I, and many millions of fellow believers around the world, base our beliefs on the following: . Abraham, whose life is recorded in the sacred writings plus secular history worldwide; . Noah the Ark-Builder - whose ark remains & artifacts are divinely preserved in Mt. Ararat of modern-day Turkey attested to by world-renowned and most reliable archaeologists of our civilization; . Moses, the Prophet of GOD, whose writings also found in both sacred & secular history. In fact, the original Tablet of Stone on which GOD Almighty etched the TEN COMMANDMENTS via lightning rod, remains to this day, preserved in Ethiopia; . King David and his son Solomon, whose reigns spanned many years; also attested to by sacred & secular histo...

YOUR ENCOUNTER WITH GOD

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We solemnly predict, in the power of the Holy Spirit, that many people shall have an encounter with the TRUE LIVING GOD through Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son. Wait for your appointed time. Amen. GOD loves you and all human beings on earth.  He created the human race. Our human spirit that is keeping our body alive, came from the breath of GOD Almighty. Thus only GOD fully deserves to be called, OUR FATHER. And no one else. Evidenced by the very prayer that Jesus Christ taught the Apostles: "Our FATHER, thou art in Heaven...". HERE IS THE PROOF James, the Apostle, also the human brother of Jesus Christ in the flesh, wrote as follows: "Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that He [GOD] jealously longs for the spirit He has caused to dwell in us?" - Epistle of James 4:5, Holy Bible, NIV In another translation: "Or do you suppose it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, 'He [GOD] yearns jealously over the spirit that He has ...

FIGHTING NEGATIVE FEELINGS

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By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente To fight off negativity, let us embrace positivity.  Let us join hands and pray for the LORD to examine our hearts, and reveal to us things that we need to change.  Pray that by GOD’s grace, we learn to get rid of animosity, bitterness, prejudice, biases, and deep-seated grudge.   Let us celebrate life, be thankful, and be a blessing to others. I understand this is easier said than done; however, nothing is impossible for the LORD. We may feel we are weak, but we are strong -- because of HIM. For it is written in  2 Corinthians 12:9-11, Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." SINNER...

JUDGE NOT, CONDEMN NOT

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By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente As the saying goes: “There are always two sides in a coin.” At times, people only see the tip of the iceberg, but not what lies beneath. Same goes with when you see a river, with very calm surface, but unaware of the undercurrent running underneath. Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov reminds us: “Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way down to the sea. Sadly, not everyone knows this. Although things might seem tumultuous now, it won't be that way forever.” In view of the above, passing on judgment too prematurely should never be done. Come to think of it, who are we to judge, considering that no one is perfect. For Jesus Christ commanded in Matthew 7:1-5, Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ESV “Judge not, that you be not judged. “For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, bu...

PRAYER FOR THE JOB AT HAND

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By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente  Oh dear GOD I know you’re in control  I trust in You with all my heart and soul   Please help me succeed in my new role   Nice people, great culture, financial blessing to top it all   I leave up everything to You my LORD   I’m sure in each step I have Your hand to hold   Please show me the way, I’m here for You, to mold   Make me a better Christian -- a miracle to behold   All of these I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen

FINANCIAL BLESSING PRAYER

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 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuentes I pray to you oh LORD Please help me, my hands please hold With financial blessings kindly uphold My earnings, my family I can support    JEHOVAH-JIREH our great Provider I trust in You, our livelihood to get even better  I leave up to You all my burdens to shoulder I know with Your help my future shall be brighter   I believe in You to restore all the enemy had stolen With Your grace, my finances to multiply more than ever That everything I touch will prosper  Because You are with me, and for me, our Master   Thank You my LORD for never leaving me  These difficult times will soon be behind me We will come out victorious ‘coz You are with me Though I’m weak, yet am strong, because of Thee   I trust in You Lord Jesus, Your plan to prosper me I behold I believe and declare great blessings will unfold Before my very eyes financial blessing will come forth. With Your grace, success is what my future holds ...

POEM FOR FATHER'S DAY

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 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente [Top right clockwise:  Eliseo (father of Edna), Lulu (elder sister of Edna), Fe, (elder sister of Edna, Leonor (mother of Edna) --- the Fuentes Family] [In Filipino Language] Ating mga ama ay haligi ng tahanan Nagsisikap punan ating mga kailangan Handog ay pagkain sa hapag-kainan Gutom at uhaw natin ay natutugunan   Buong maghapon si Itay ay kumakayod Nagbanat ng buto di alintana ang pagod Responsable sa pamilya, hanap-buhay na lubos Pag-aaral ng anak hangad maitaguyod   Si Itay ay patuloy sa pagsuporta Sa lahat ng anak at buong pamilya Bubong na silungan, tahanan na masaya Ang kanyang nais na maialay sa tuwina   Sa kabila ng pagsubok matatag si ama Pasan niya'y suliranin ng buong pamilya Pilit na itinaguyod sa abot ng makakaya Kailanma’y di sumuko sa alin mang problema   Salamat sa Maykapal na gumabay kay ama Kaya sa mga pagsubok nagtagumpay siya Naiahon sa hirap ang buong pamilya Ngayo'y mga anak maayos at masagana   Sa...

POEM FOR MOTHER'S DAY

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 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente Leonor Fuentes - the mother of Edna & Paul [On the left, partly hidden is Merlita Villaflor, cousin of Edna; on the right partly hidden is Angelina Ocsabe, Aunt of Edna & Paul] [In Filipino Language] Ating mga ina ay ilaw ng tahanan Nagsisilbing gabay sa ating kamusmusan Aruga sa mga supling pinagsusumikapan Pagmamahal sa anak di kayang pantayan Mga sakripisyo at pagpapakasakit Hinarap ni inay anumang balakid Tinitiyak mga anak ay ligtas sa panganib Upang mga pangarap abot-kamay makamit Salamat sa Maykapal na sa ati’y nagkaloob N’yaring ating ina na may mabuting loob Mapagmahal, maalaga sa anak na irog Hirap at pasakit pilit tayong 'tinaguyod Sa araw na ito'y ipagbunyi't ipagdiwang Kadakilaan ni ina ng ating tahanan Walang kapantay na kaligayahan Ihandog sa kanya mula sa kaibuturan Sa kanyang pagtanda tayo’y maging gabay Pag-aruga sa kanya'y gawing walang humpay Habang siya’y kasama pa sa ating buhay Dalisay na pag-ibig ipadama kay...

FOREVER GRATEFUL

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 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente This year has been a wonderful year Full of blessing, laughter and cheer Abundance and flourishing career In our heart, gratitude, we hold so dear   Thank You LORD for Your grace Your provision and anointing we embrace  Salute to Your kindness -- we are amazed In Your loving arms we found our place   Peace and happiness you shower us Your unconditional love is there to last Your endless mercy remains steadfast For You are faithful my LORD, my GOD   Christmas season we celebrate  Lord Jesus’ birth with His sacrifice so great He shed blood on the cross, leading to His death Brings salvation by grace, on receiving it by faith   On the third day Lord Jesus rose from the dead He is now seated at GOD the Father’s right hand Repent from sins and confess in your mouth Accept the Lord Jesus as Savior with no doubt   This is what true Christmas is all about We celebrate joyfu...

NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE - YEAR 2015

People criticize me saying that I am out-of-touch with reality and that I always include supernatural events in my articles to prove my point. But I've always emphasized in my writings: I'm not alone experiencing these things. See the news around the world, see YouTube and other social platforms which are full of testimonies of people seeing supernatural experiences from GOD. CONCRETE EXAMPLE Here, I present to you a shortened 2-minute video of NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE of Mr. Howard Pittman in the USA; compiled by Pastor Mark Cowart. Many people were shocked by its message; and below are some comments garnered in YouTube: Comments # 1 @jenna338 (3 months ago), wrote: "I got the glorious Holy Spirit after fasting for 3 days, during which time, I wrote down all my sins and read them aloud with sobs and sincerely repented from all my sins at the end of the 3rd day. "I then felt heat around my neck, and my life has NEVER been the same. I was instantly deliv...