God is good and our refuge in times of trouble. This reality is perfectly described by the prophet Nahum in this way: “The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him” (1: 7). These words could represent an apparently contradictory scenario of the human…
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I’m tired
I’m tired. I don’t mean being physically tired from the normal activities of daily life that have now been transformed by the global pandemic that we are all facing. It is true that our routines have changed and now I have more work than before and this “normality” of teaching virtually requires much more time…
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Our Trust in the Lord of Salvation and the Lord of Creation in the Midst of the Global Pandemic
Perhaps you, like me, are tired of hearing phrases like “in these difficult times,” “unprecedented circumstances,” or what I consider the worst of all, “the new normal.” After many weeks of confinement and months of fighting the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, I have noticed that the mood of many people has been declining more…
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A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage
“A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage” is a phrase that Biola University used a few years ago and that fittingly reflects the necessary attitude we need to face the present situation we are experiencing. In these moments in which the world faces a global pandemic that has affected and will continue to alter…
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Live for Others
This week when visiting a store with my family, I was shocked to see a sideboard with next year’s planners when there are still several months to go before this singular and extraordinary year ends. If we have been learning anything this year, it is to see that our plans and desires, however good and…
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The End Never Justifies the Means
The popular phrase “the end justifies the means” is often used in politics, business, and in most social activities. This phrase, mistakenly attributed to the writer Machiavelli in his famous work The Prince, emphasizes that the objective of the action is more important or justifies the means or ways of achieving that objective. It is…
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When Poverty is Better than Wealth
People frequently consider money and wealth as weighting scales to measure human prosperity and well-being. When a person has more possessions than others such as a nice house or a luxury car, people usually would say that this person is successful. Economic prosperity is a common goal that represents social affluence and deserves public recognition….
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Jesus is the Gospel
The English term “gospel” summarizes the central message of Christianity. This important word comes from the Greek εὐαγγέλιον [euangelion] that can be translated in English as good news or good message. The “good news” is intrinsically related to the person and work of Jesus who as the promised Messiah or Christ fulfills the Old Testament…
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Anointed Teaching: Partnership with the Holy Spirit
“God loves us and he invites us to partner with the Holy Spirit. Do you accept his invitation?” These words conclude the book Anointed Teaching: Partnership with the Holy Spirit (https://www.amazon.com/Anointed-Teaching-Partnership-Holy-Spirit/dp/1948578239) that I had the privilege of coauthoring with the recognized Christian educator Robert W. Pazmiño. This book was recently published in both English and…