Gem @gemroy

Manila, Philippines Joined December 2012

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Gem @gemroy

15 hours ago

“By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)

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2 weeks ago

I am not saying: “Don’t obey.” I am saying: “Don’t depend on your own strength to obey. Depend on Christ.”

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If congregation leaves week after week thinking, “Jesus is more beautiful, more trustworthy, and more able to change me than I realized,” then you’re likely pointing them toward the kind of encounter with Christ that produces lasting transformation.

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Gem @gemroy

2 weeks ago

When your congregation hears you say, “I still need Jesus. I still come to Him. I still depend on His grace,” you’re giving them permission to stop pretending too. That kind of honesty can create an environment where the Holy Spirit works deeply.

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2 weeks ago

Acts 16:11–15. Lydia encountered the Lord as she listened to Paul’s preaching, and “the Lord opened her heart.”

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2 weeks ago

“Come to God honestly. Stop pretending. Bring Him your sins. Stay close to Him. Trust Him to transform your heart. As He changes you, your life will begin to reflect His character.” That is not “cheap grace.” It is transforming grace.

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2 weeks ago

Grace should always be preached together with repentance and transformation.

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2 weeks ago

Don’t run from God because of your sin. Run to God with your sin. The closer you are to Christ, the more He changes what you love.

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2 weeks ago

Prayer: Lord, I can’t change myself, but I’m willing for You to change me.

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2 weeks ago

God acknowledges our feelings, but a valid feeling is not always a truthful interpretation of reality.

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2 weeks ago

Focus on messaging first, then creative. Because in ads, the message is the reason people care. The creative is the way they see and feel the message. Bad message + beautiful video = still weak ad. Strong message + simple video = can still win.

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3 weeks ago

Validity does not necessarily imply truth.

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3 weeks ago

Philippine politics is driven by three kinds of politicians: activists, puppets, and dynasties. Activists fight for ideals, puppets serve oligarchs for wealth, and dynasties fight to preserve their wealth and power.

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4 weeks ago

Don’t celebrate in sin what you achieved through prayer.

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Gem @gemroy

a month ago

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

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a month ago

The question is not, “How often should we meet?” but rather: How will we ensure every member is known, cared for, growing, and serving?

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a month ago

Jesus spoke differently to fishermen, farmers, religious leaders, children, and Samaritans, yet the gospel remained the same.

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a month ago

Why do we serve? We serve not out of duty or responsibility, but out of a grateful heart. Our service is a response to God’s love, grace, and faithfulness in our lives.