FGG Sends Aid to Typhoon Caloy Victims

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Editorials
Bible Study Corner
Spotlight: Atty. Omar Vigilia
The Biblical Basis for
Fundraising
FGG Commitments
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FGG Sends Aid
to Typhoon
Caloy Victims
By Joanne Marie G. Amora
Foundation for God’s Glory (FGG) extended its relief support to 150 families
who were victims of typhoon “Caloy”
(international codename Chanchu) that
hit the country last May this year.
The people of Nag-iba gratefully receive much-needed relief efforts.
On June 2, 2006, FGG Philippine
bags to more than 150 affected families
Occidental Mindoro, Lubang Island,
Coordinator Rev. Fernan Mendoza
in Nag-iba. Each bag consisted of rice,
Calamian Group of Island, Catanduanes,
(International Baptist Church-Novaliches)
coffee, sugar, noodles and sardines.
Camarines Norte, Rest of Quezon, Polillo
and Rev. Rogelio Pantinople (International
Island, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Cavite,
Baptist Church of Payatas) arrived in
Trail of Destruction
Bulacan, Bataan, Metro Manila, Northern
Barangay Nag-iba, Naujan, Oriental
Storm Caloy left massive destruction
Samar, and Northern Panay.
Mindoro. Upon arrival they met Rev.
to people and properties in numerous
Mhilen Aranas of Jesus the Emmanuel
provinces including Sorsogon, Ticao
According to the National Disaster
Ministries to discuss and coordinate
Island, Albay, Masbate, Burias Island,
Coordinating Council (NDCC), Caloy
on how to carry out the mission. With
Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque,
left 47 people dead or missing and
Rev. Aranas’ and the church’s help,
Southern Quezon and Camarines Sur.
thousands others homeless. Ten people
FGG successfully distributed 150 relief
Storm Signal No. 1 was also raised in
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conducted on June 17, 2006. Dr. Jing
Dubrico, FGG Visayas Regional Director,
held the training in Nangka, Consolacion,
Cebu. The training started at 8am and
lasted until 5pm with breaks for lunch
and snacks.
Dr. Dubrico taught the first
section of the curriculum he especially
developed for the program. The course
will run for one year covering sixty-four
hours in the classroom, plus practicum.
The program will produce Church
Planters/Evangelists who will develop
others who will eventually become
Church Planters/Evangelists as well.
The training course has four
phases. It starts with a single person
(Phase I: Sharing Christ To People Around
You), next a Bible study group (Phase II:
Conducting Bible Studies Every Week),
which turns into a local congregation
(Phase III: Planting A Local Congregation
That Has A Good Self Image), and finally
becomes a mother church (Phase IV:
The Mother Church Gets Involved In
Reproducing A Daughter Church).
Visayas Scholarship
Program Takes Off
The first training session of the FGG
Sc h o l a r s h i p P ro g r a m f o r C h u rc h
Planters/Evangelists in the Visayas was
FGG Visayas Scholarship Program
From L-R: Visayas Regional Director Dr. Jing Dubrico, Leo Librando, Emilio Casinillo Jr., Nathaniel
Odonel, Jimmy Quering, and James Unabia.
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Editor’s Letter
Charmaine Teodoro
Summer’s here, and we’re very excited about our scholarship program that’s getting underway. Our
scholars in Metro Manila, Luzon and Visayas have been selected and have started to meet with FGG
Regional Directors and volunteer teachers. We are excited by and look forward to the impact these
future disciplers, evangelists, and church-planters will be making in the future.
As much as we’re excited, we are also, once again, saddened by the loss of lives from Typhoon
Caloy/Chanchu’s fury last May. Even though it didn’t wipe out a whole town like the Leyte Mudslide,
thousands of people were affected and around 47 people died or went missing. Once again we sent
Pastor Fernan Mendoza, this time along with RD Pastor Ogie Pantinople of Metro Manila and volunteer Jomay Amora, to administer disaster relief in Oriental Mindoro. The trip was a success, but there
is still much work that needs to be done.
Lastly, our Development Officer Rev. Valjun Apuzen has been working hard on our latest project, the
Support-A-Child Program. Since our theme for this issue is Giving, We figured this was a great way to
continue our relationship with the communities where we set up our feeding centers, and an excellent
chance for you to get involved. We’d love it if you partnered up with us, so please join us in prayer to
see if this is where God is leading you.
Enjoy this issue, and God Bless Always!
In Him,
Charmaine Teodoro
From the
Executive Director
Dante Raul Teodoro
Why I Give
After having sat-in for a couple of hours at the all-important and illuminating FGG’s first-ever Strategic
Planning 2006, I knew that there would be adjustments in the Cornerstone’s form ( i.e., from 2 to 3
columns, vertical to horizontal) and substance (each article must be thematic). I also learned from the
Editor that the theme for this issue is Giving.
I always talk and write from the heart, straight from the heart. I believe that’s the best way to deal
with people. How you say it, verbally or in writing is entirely a different thing. I mean aside from being
transparent and truthful, my letter ought to always be practical, relevant, enlightening and enriching.
Otherwise it will just be an exercise in studied irrelevance.
So, what can I say about giving?
Editorial Staff
EDITOR
Charmaine Teodoro
MANAGING EDITOR
Anne Alve
CONTRIBUTORS
Joanne Marie Amora
Pastor Valjun Apuzen
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
D. Santa Maria
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When the formation of FGG was birthed into my consciousness, it was not my intention to hit the
grant companies or grant organizations and be a recipient of these grants (although these abound
here in New York). I don’t want to be a “receiver”; instead, I prefer to be the “giver”. And that, in a
nutshell, explains why FGG is a non-profit, charitable, non-sectarian, inter-denominational, crosscultural organization; it is categorized as a private operating foundation because it seeks to give
rather than receive. Be that as it may, however, FGG welcomes donations, love gifts or bequests from
individuals, organizations or companies who believe in our programs. After all, the foundation aims to
serve the less fortunate, all the while bringing the glory to God, which He so richly deserves.
So going back to the issue of the why’s of giving; I do it for three personal reasons:
1. In the context of that oft-quoted and reassuring passage in God’s word that “it is more
blessed to give than to receive”, I want to be in that mode where I can truly experience the joy and
grace of being “blessed” because of my giving (Acts 20:35). In reality, I know that when you receive
anything of value from anyone, that thing is oftentimes called a “blessing”; and so you are called
“blessed”. In a deeper sense, however, because of the fact that you have something to give, you are
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Bible Study Corner:
The Apostle Paul and
the Collection for the Poor
By Rev. Valjun Apuzen
The apostle Paul in his letter to Timothy
writes, “Command those who are rich in
this present world not to be arrogant nor
to put their hope in wealth, which is so
uncertain, but to put their hope in God,
who richly provides us with everything
for our enjoyment. Command them to do
good, to be rich in good deeds, and to
be generous and willing to share. In this
way they will lay up for themselves a firm
foundation for the coming age, so that
they may take hold of the life that is truly
life” (1 Timothy 6:17-19).
Who do you think are the rich in this
present world? I’m sure you’ll immediately
think of billionaires here in the US like Bill
Gates, Warren Buffet and Oprah Winfrey;
or Filipino billionaires such as Lucio Tan,
Henry Sy and Jaime Zobel de Ayala. You
would consider athletes who are getting
paid multi-million dollar contracts, or
people who live in a nicer home, or those
who make more money than you do. I
doubt if you would even consider yourself
to be rich in this present age.
Did you know that if you have more than
one day’s supply of food and clothing,
God considers you rich? Fact is, if you
made more than $2,000 last year, you
are wealthier than 80% of the people on
earth. UN Secretary General Koffi Anan
stated, “Almost half of the world’s population live on less than 2 dollars a day.”
We in the U.S. are definitely not part of
the world’s poor.
Since this is so, then the above scriptural
passage applies to us. We are the rich in
this present world who are commanded
to do good, to be generous and to be willing to share. As Christians, we are called
to contribute for the care of the poor.
The apostle Paul considered collecting
money for the poor as one of his most
important missionary tasks. When Paul
set out to be a missionary to the Gentiles,
the Jerusalem Church leaders such as
the apostles James, Peter and John
asked Paul to remember and be mindful
of the poor in Jerusalem--the very thing
the apostle Paul said he was eager to
do. (Galatians 2:7-10). In Paul’s letters
to various churches he often includes
a reference or an appeal regarding his
mission of collecting a contribution for
the poor (for example see 1 Corinthians
16:3).
The apostle Paul put such a high priority
to this mission that he was willing to
postpone his evangelistic efforts in some
places such as Rome (see Romans
15:24-25). Although he was warned by a
prophet not to return to Jerusalem (Acts
21:10-12), Paul persisted in going back
because of his commitment to delivering
what he calls his “alms for my nation”
(Acts 24:17, NAB). Such was Paul’s
mission that eventually led to his arrest
and imprisonment.
The apostle Paul’s ministry highlights
the need for a missionary ministry that
collects money for the poor. Christians
and churches are to contribute to such
missionary endeavors. Paul instructs
the Church in Corinth, just as he has
instructed the churches in Galatia, for
each member to contribute every first day
of the week towards this collection for the
poor in Jerusalem (1 Corinthians 16:1-4).
Note that this collection is not intended
for the local church’s administrative
expenses. This collection is designated
for the poor.
Foundation for God’s Glory was raised by
God to serve as a missionary ministry that
collects money to be sent for the poor in
the Philippines. Your contributions will
go towards the feeding of malnourished
children, scholarship for needy Christian
workers, and relief for those affected
by disasters. As the early Christians
responded generously to Paul’s mission (1
Corinthians 9:1-5), let us give generously
for the poor back in our nation, the
Philippines. Please write a check and take
the extra effort to mail it to Foundation for
God’s Glory. Surely, God’s blessings will
be upon you.
Meet and Greet
Conference Held
for Baguio
Scholars
FGG Philippines Coordinator, Rev. Fernan
Mendoza, held a conference to meet
the scholars of North Luzon Regional
Director, Rev. John Coral in Baguio City,
Philippines on May 31, 2006.
FGG Philippines Coordinator, Rev. Fernan
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FGG Plans For 2006
By Anne Alve
and Networks and Networking.
The foundation, after carefully evaluating its
concepts of Effective Organizations, Good
need to fortify the programs and direct its
Governance, Community Development /
activities for 2006, held a three-day planning
Transformation and assessing the recent,
The second day of the planning
from June 21 to June 23, 2006 in its head
actual situation of FGG in relation to Human
tackled Monitoring and Evaluation of all
office in Queens, New York.
Resources & Management, Governance,
organizational and program components
Programs & Programs Delivery, Compliance,
The planning started with laying down
Marketing & Communications Materials,
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FGG Sends Aid to Typhoon Caloy Victims
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were missing across the Philippine
nearby towns remain without power.
islands: seven in the Western Visayas,
because the people of Nag-iba really
two in the Bicol Region, and one in the
Thankful Still
need this support. I am thankful to Him
Eastern Visayas. The storm also affected
Around 10 Jesus the Emmanuel Ministries
because this relief mission was indeed
more than 53,000 people, damaged
staff volunteered to help FGG in the
an answered prayer,” she added.
more than 6,500 houses and caused an
relief mission. At around 11am, the staff
estimated 40.4 million pesos in damage
sorted and packed the relief bags and
“The storm might have destroyed our
to agriculture. It also left a large swathe of
after barely two hours, they were able to
homes and other properties but our faith
destruction, with many areas still without
produce 150 relief bags. At around 4pm,
in Him will never cease. These graces
electricity. In Nag-iba, around 10 houses
all the relief bags were distributed to
that we received are just some of the
were totally destroyed, while 28 others
affected families. “The storm caused so
many manifestations that God is always
were partially destructed. According
much havoc on our people, our homes,
there for us. We thank Him for using FGG
to local officials’ estimate, around 10
properties and livelihood, but we are
as His instrument in helping the needy,”
hectares of mango, calamansi, coconut
still thankful to the Good Lord for these
she said.
and banana plantations were destroyed.
graces that we have received,” Rev.
As of presstime, Nag-iba and other
Aranas said. “We are also really thankful
House partially destroyed by Caloy's fury.
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to FGG for extending their help to us
Women of the town sign up to receive relief goods.
Volunteers finish filling up the bags of food.
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Unexpected Blessings
By Charmaine Teodoro
At 23 years old, I never expected to be
head of anything, much less my family's
company or foundation. I guess God
had bigger dreams for me than I had for
myself. Being a relatively new college
graduate had me envisioning long hours
for little pay, hating it but loving it at the
same time because I was doing it on
my own. Needless to say, I have a bit
of an independent streak, part of being
an only child I guess; as a result, my
parents cherished taking care of me,
which meant I never had to get a job
because they wanted me to focus on
my studies, nor did I have to pay my
way through college. There’s no doubt
about it, I have been extremely blessed.
However, I also realize I missed out on
some of the “growing pains” that other
people my age have experienced,
which has arguably made them more
responsible and closer to being an adult
than I am right now. At least that’s how
I feel...
Now that I'm an assistant director of
a non-profit organization, you can
imagine the challenges I’m faced with.
Perhaps the number one challenge has to
be, how exactly do I direct or manage an
organization, when I’m still learning how
to manage myself? So far I’m learning
purely by experience, because there
are just some things you learn only
by experiencing it. Nevermind that
I have never taken a business class in
college. Aside from that, I have officially
accepted the Vice President position
at JUNO Healthcare, FGG’s corporate
sponsor. So now I have to manage two
organizations. I think it’s safe to say I’m
a little bit overwhelmed. God must really
have a lot of faith in me, I just wish I could
have the same amount of faith in myself.
All wishing aside, I am constantly asking
myself “what needs to be done, what do
I have to do?” Though I can think of a
million responses to that question, I still
have trouble really answering it. The
thing is, I have always seen myself on
the frontlines, right in the middle of the
action, not behind a desk drawing up the
Spotlight:
Attorney Omar Vigilia
By Charmaine Teodoro
Attorney Omar Vigilia is not just a lawyer,
he is an ordained minister. As one of the
current Vice Presidents and Head of
all lawyers and legal offices of China
Banking Corporation, his expertise
stretches beyond legal jargon and
financial figures. He also makes sure to
involve himself with “eternal things”, at
the same time making sure to help out
and give back to his community and his
country.
Atty. Vigilia attended the University of
the Philippines and graduated with a
B.A. in Political Science. While there he
joined the most prestigious fraternity
in campus, Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity,
of which he served as Lord Chancellor
for two years, the highest achievement
possible in the brotherhood. Upon
graduating, Atty. Vigilia took the bar
exam and passed, becoming a lifetime
member of the Integrated Bar of the
Philippines. For two years he worked
as an associate lawyer, after which he
began his long-time career with China
Banking Corporation. He started as a
legal assistant, and through hard work
and determination, Atty. Vigilia worked
his way up through officer and managerial
positions, and today stands as one of its
Vice Presidents.
orders. When Hurricane Katrina struck
the Southeastern US, I registered as a
volunteer with the Red Cross because I
was eager to help in whatever way I could.
Well, I still haven’t heard from them, but
the idea of going down to New Orleans
and helping build houses is not far from
my mind. And when the Landslide of
Leyte occurred in the Philippines, how I
wished that I could have physically gone
there and distributed the relief goods
myself and helped rebuild the village. In
hindsight, I now realize that God really
did instill a missionary spirit in me, but at
the time that He revealed His will, I wasn’t
ready to accept it. Whether or not I will
ever get to join the frontlines remains to
be seen; what I do know is, even if I’m
not out there physically, I still get to be a
vessel and ambassador of God’s blessing
through the organizations that He has
appointed for me. I get to give of my time
and my help in ways I never thought I
would, and that in itself, is turning out to
be an unexpected blessing.
In 2000, Atty Omar Vigilia added Reverend
to his already accomplished title. At the
time, he was also serving as Executive
Director of Operation Smile Phils., Inc., a
non-profit organization with the medical
mission of changing children’s lives
“one smile at a time”. Since 1985, Atty/
Rev. Vigilia has been pastoring a local
church in Novaliches, Quezon City and
has also served as Chairman of the
Pastors’ Council Presidium of Light
of the World Christian Center, which
has more than 20+ churches throughout
the Philippines. In 2005, he was elected
to become a member of the Board of
Trustees for FGG.
In his spare time, Atty/Rev. Vigilia likes to
read theological literature, and play the “3
B’s” as he calls it - bowling, basketball
and billiards. He is married to a lovely
woman named Catherine, and they have
one son, Oliver Duane William. Atty/Rev.
Vigilia currently resides in Quezon City,
Philippines.
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The Biblical Basis
for Fundraising
By Pastor Valjun Apuzen
Is fundraising biblical?
Yes. The Biblical basis for fundraising is
clear. The Bible gives us various examples
of instances when God’s people were
asked to contribute to a certain project.
When God commanded Moses to build
the Tabernacle, the LORD also instructed
him to tell the people to contribute
precious stones, fine linen, wood, and
other materials for its construction
(Exodus 25:1). King David also raised
funds for the building of the Temple (1
Chronicles 29). The apostle Paul raised
funds from various churches for the poor
in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8-9). Again
and again, believers are asked to give in
support of various ministries. Prompted
by a fundraising appeal, the generosity
of believers is God’s normal means of
providing for His work. The apostle Paul
was confident that those who responded
generously to his fundraising appeal “will
be made rich in every way” (2 Corinthians
9:11).
Is it really necessary for FGG to raise
funds from the Christian public?
Yes. Although FGG was started in 2004
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and has been solely funded by Juno
Healthcare Staffing Systems, Inc. until
2005, the overwhelming requests for
assistance from Philippine Bible schools,
churches and communities compel FGG
to seek additional help from the Christian
community here in the US.
Why is a pastor in charge of FGG’s
fundraising?
The idea that pastors should not concern
themselves with raising money comes
from the misunderstanding that money
(or fundraising) is a necessary evil. In the
Bible, money is not dirty, although our
attitudes towards it often are (1 Timothy
6:10, “For the love of money is the root
of all kinds of evil.”). Fundraising is not
less noble than preaching, teaching or
counseling. The Bible gives numerous
examples of prophets and apostles
engaged in fundraising. If Moses, King
David and the apostle Paul were willing
to raise money for the Lord’s work,
then it is OK for a pastor to do so too.
Fundraising is a necessary good, not a
necessary evil.
Is FGG in competition with local
churches for the Christian’s money?
No. According to Scripture, Christians
are one body (the Church), gathered
around one leader (Jesus Christ) follow-
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ing one purpose (the Kingdom of God).
Ephesians 4:3-6 says, “Make every effort
to keep the unity of the Spirit through the
bond of peace. There is one body and
one Spirit—just as you were called to
one hope when you were called—one
Lord, one faith, one baptism; and one
God and Father of all, who is over all and
through all and in all.” So, ministry fundraisers are co-laborers, not competitors.
We are all helping build the Kingdom of
God for His glory.
Should I give my tithe to FGG?
No. It is best to give to your local church
first. FGG does important Christian work,
but we do not have the biblical authority
or range of responsibilities that belong to
the institutional church. Only churches
can baptize or serve the Lord’s Supper, among other things. Being God’s
appointed institution, the church is the
first and worthiest recipient of Christian
giving. As a rule of thumb, our tithes
should go to the church, not anywhere
else. Then we should give to the needy
through FGG. This act of generosity is
pleasing to the Lord. It is as if we are
helping Christ himself. Jesus said, “I tell
you the truth, whatever you did for one
of the least of these my brothers of mine,
you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
FGG plans for 2006
FGG already has a set of programs, but we
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and needs of the impoverished communities
and Sustaining the Foundation and its
in the Philippines. It is a reality that being
programs. Every bit of the organization’s
citizens in a poor country means receiving
practices, accomplishments, and needs
little to no medical attention or social
were assessed by FGG staff and by
services.
feel compelled to respond to the requests
Marketing & Communications and Financial
& Legal Compliance experts, namely:
With just our volunteers, prayers, and a
Dennis Clemente and Daniel Santa Maria
goal as our capital, we want to reach out to
of JUMP Creatives, Rico Gloria - VP
our “Kababayans” or fellow Filipinos. We
of Finance JUNO Healthcare & Staffing
currently have volunteer doctors, nurses,
and other medical professionals. We just
System, Inc., and Atty. Vanni Alo.
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The FGG NY staff: Anne; Charm; DR; & Ptr. Valjun
have to work on getting medicines, medical
The last day of the planning, on the other
programs, a need to fundraise was
equipments, and other materials for our
hand, produced a detailed, comprehensive
established during the planning in order to
outreach activities. Hopefully our planned
calendar of activities for 2006 and a plan
deliver added services to the communities,
fundraising event in November this year will
for a major fundraising activity within the
such as community-wide Medical Missions
help us reach our noble goal. After all, we
year. Though FGG is a private operating
and other outreach activities which are not
commit all these efforts to bringing people
foundation with funds for its current
within the annual budget of FGG.
closer to God.
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Mendoza, held a conference to meet
the scholars of North Luzon Regional
Director, Rev. John Coral in Baguio City,
Philippines on May 31, 2006.
The scholars who attended were Emelita
Flores, Perry Moguet Hombrebueno,
Silver Goy-um Hombrebueno, Eduardo
Hidalgo, George Kindipan, Gayl Lango,
and Albert Taca. All of the mentioned
scholars have passed FGG’s screening
processes and have demonstrated their
calling to disciple to the unreached,
serve their local churches, and build their
own church upon graduation.
Volunteer teachers Reverends Domingo
Plano, June Evasco, and Anderson
Bumahit also joined the conference.
Together with the students, they learned
about the nature of FGG’s scholarship
grant program and FGG’s expectations
from Regional Directors, volunteer
teachers, and scholars. Furthermore,
everyone shared their insight on the
implementation of the program and
o n m e e t i n g F G G ’s e x p e c t a t i o n s .
Issues such as the who, what, where,
when, how of the scholarship program
were considered and answered in a
participatory manner.
The conference, which started from
a short worship service, ended with
FGG scholars, Regional Director, and
volunteer teachers reaching a common
understanding and a solid plan on how
to implement the scholarship program
in their particular region. It was such a
successful activity, and FGG wants to
extend its gratitude to all people who
helped make the conference happen,
especially Rev. June Evasco and his staff
at Southern Baptist Church, Baguio City
where the conference was held.
Foundation for God’s Glory is a Christian
organization with the following commitments to carrying out its vision, mission
and goals:
• We commit to do all programs for God’s
glory. We believe the chief purpose of
man is to glorify God.
• We commit to intentionally carry out
the Great Commission of Christ through
all programs. The gospel of Christ brings
the greatest transformation to man.
• We commit to work in partnership
with local churches. The local church is
ordained by God to carry out His ministry
on earth.
• We commit to holistic development
of children— developing their minds,
bodies and spirits.
• We commit to serve the neediest
people, to relieve their suffering and
to promote the transformation of their
condition of life.
• We commit to follow the highest
ethical standards to ensure the proper
stewardship of the resources entrusted
to us. We are responsible before God,
one another and all people for our
programs, personnel and expenditures
of time and money.
Scholars of North Luzon gather to discuss the program.
From the Executive Director
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then considered not only blessed, but
more blessed. And that is precisely what
I want to experience: the reason why it
is more blessed to give than to receive.
And so I give.
2. When I give, I know very
well that it only leaves my hands and not
my life. And while it tends to decrease
my cash, at the same time, it increases
my faith in God and in human beings
which, at the end, fortifies my character.
It fortifies my character because I realize
I can share and give my hard-earned,
blood money, the very product of my
sweat, pain, labor and skill (which is not
an easy thing to do for most people).
3. When God the Father gave
His only begotten Son to die for and in our
behalf on that cross (“He was wounded
because of our sins, bruised because of
our iniquities, the chastisement of peace
was laid upon Him...”-Isaiah 53:5) to
fulfill the righteous and legal requirement
of law for us so that we could become
His righteousness before the Father and
live forevermore, the least that I can do
is to give Him my money, my obedience
and my trust.
After all, have I really given anything to
Him who owns everything?
Yours for the Master,
DR Teodoro
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