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Good News! Only though the grace of God that we are saved through faith, nothing more nothing less.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8-10.
Let us now walk in the newness of life and grow daily in the Lord. I invite you to walk with Christ, also with us, the Bible as our guide, here through the Pastor’s page.
Pastor Limuel Liwanag
Senior Pastor
Pastor Rhidge Garcia
Associate Pastor
Seeking God’s Face Together - 2
The Christian life is designed for community, not for living alone. Some people may practice their faith apart from others, but this is rare in the Bible. Sometimes circumstances lead to this, but it is not the usual way.
Many times, I’ve pointed out to my family, especially my wife Kim, how beautiful it is when families celebrate life together or simply spend time with each other. I see this everywhere we go—whether we’re walking through Balboa Park, SeaWorld, Bonita Mall, or Westfield Mall in La Jolla. We notice the same thing whether we’re exploring places on Kim’s bucket list here in the United States or traveling abroad to places like the Philippines, Seoul, Dubai, or Istanbul. We’ve seen it in Spain, Egypt, Israel, and all over Europe. No matter where we are, the picture is the same. God made us to be social, to connect, and to grow together in community (see Genesis 2:18).
God kindly answered King Solomon’s prayer after the temple was finished. He highlighted not just the importance of the temple itself, but also the people who would come there or even pray toward it if they couldn’t be there in person. God said: “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14). This is a passage we should spend time with, reading it carefully and prayerfully.
God always responds to His people in a way that matches His truth, holiness, character, and purpose. He sets clear boundaries and shows His love, grace, and mercy. Notice how the passage highlights our shared responsibility: “My people,” “themselves,” “pray and seek My face,” “turn from their wicked ways,” “their sin,” “their land.” Faith here is clearly something we do together.
Let’s accept this invitation with open hearts and grow closer to Christ as we walk this journey of faith together. Let’s seek God’s face as one, with purpose and trust that He will meet us along the way.
-Pastor Lim