Introduction The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ is more than a mysterious Sunday school story; it is a pivotal moment that defines the very essence of who Jesus is. Recorded in Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9, this event occurred just after Jesus predicted His death. In the midst of our own "wilderness" moments in 2026—be it political division or personal anxiety—the Transfiguration offers a radical glimpse of the glory that awaits us. 1. The Divine Metamorphosis The Greek word used for Transfiguration is metamorphoo , where we get the word "metamorphosis." On Mount Tabor, Jesus didn't just "glow"; the veil of His humanity was momentarily pulled back to reveal His eternal, uncreated light. For us today, this serves as a reminder that there is more to the world than what we see. When life feels heavy and physical, the Transfiguration reminds us that the spiritual realm is the ultimate reality. 2. The Fulfillment of the Law and Prophets The appearanc...
Why is the world promoting PRIDE? Why are they hijacking the rainbow and changing the meaning of what it is meant to be or what it stands for? I guess the world does that sometimes. I think the world always finds a way to promote their own agenda. Most of the times it involves money. Christmas day is supposed to be about the birth of Jesus Christ but the world has made it about Santa Claus. They even justify this by saying the Santa Claus is St. Nicholas. The world has also done the same to Easter. When it is supposed to be the day when Jesus Christ conquered sin and death by rising from the dead, and yet the world has made it about a bunny and its eggs. Not anyone seems to be too keen in changing what Ramadan though. When I was young and stupid, a few of my boys attempted to do so on our own small circle of friends. Ramadan for us will be slightly different than what everyone else knows what it is about. The world is now saying that pride...