Questions: From Kristine (from email and blog)

Q: 1. Can you avoid backsliding? if yes… how?
A: 1. Infuse, Intensify yourself with the power of the Holy Spirit. (Gal 5:16)
- You must always ask the Holy Spirit (the presence of God) to be with you everyday. Even you wake up in the wrong side of the bed, or you have many problems.  And always apply the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.

- Pray. Read the Bible. Go to Church. Share. Witness. Testify.

2.  Allow others to read your Spiritual Barometer.
- Always avail yourself to be evaluated. Accept Rebukes. Accept Corrections.

3. Never give up on your faith. Fight the good fight of faith.
- He who stands firm… shall be rewarded. Always remember that.

Q: 2. How can you distiguish Religion and Relationship with God?
A: Religion cannot save you. Religion is a man-made attempt to reach to God. Relationship is the way Jesus is reaching for you.

Q: 3. Can you lose God’s healing in you?
A: Yes. Jesus healed 10 lepers… but only 1 came back to thank Jesus and he was healed fully. The others? their healing was just temporary.

Q: 4. Can God take away his promises to a man?
A: “from a Man” hehehe. I think yes. Because God promised the Israelites that they will enter the promise land but only 2 families (Caleb and Joshua) were able to enter the promise land because the Israelites were hard-headed (dissobedient to God’s command… Imagine… it will only take them 40 days to get there but it took them… 40 years.. and some of them died when they backslided (Moses threw the tablets into the golden calf and half of them died). @.@;;

Questions: From Arvin (from blog)Q: are you available? you’re pretty
A: Everything God made is beautiful. And I am not available anymore. I have a wonderful fiance. Thanks for the compliment.

Q: When will you update I love you and I mean it? You told me May!
A: ahh.. gomen… gomen… @.@

Q: Ate Chette, what is a sign of a Godly church? or a Church that is favored by God?
A: far as I know there are 5…

1. God’s presence is always “visible” in a Godly Church.
Once Praise and Worship starts; you’ll see people not only singing but crying for they were touched by God’s Spirit.

2. Godly Church is full of Noisy Kids.
Happy Children. Is one of the sign of a Growing Church. Even Jesus rebuke the apostles when the apostles were trying to get rid of the Children But Jesus said, “Let them come to me”.

3. Leaders and Workers Increasing in Godly Church.
The Bible I believe (paraphrase) didn’t mentioned “Sitting Ministry”. All the people (members or attendees of the church) are nominated to become Leaders and Workers of the Church. So A Godly Church has a lot of seminars for the people to equipped them “spreading God’s Words and Love”. You don’t have to be graduated in a Bible School (Although its a plus point) to become a worker of a Church.. all you need to have is the desire to Serve God (no matter how small or big your ministry is)

4. A Godly Church always have an active Fellowship
The Church is a building not only to Praise and Worship God. It is a Home for Christians to fellowship with one another; talk about God and share testimonies.

5. A Godly Church is a free for everyone church
You can enter the Church even you’re the most evil person in the world. If you wanted to come to Jesus… Enter the Church and you’ll be welcome.

Q: Hi Chette! I just love going to your Blog and I love your Q&A. I am a Christian as well. I have a question for you… What are the Habits of a person that will make him fail? THANKS!

A: Well.. there’s…

1. Finger Pointing - It’s the first sin of Adam hehe. But yeah… (just remember once you point at someone… just notice that there is only 1 finger pointing at the person and 3 points back to you)

2. Procrastination - (Ouch) hehe. The “Manyana” Habit (as our church always say). If we can do it today; do it today

3. Unbelief - Its not just the “unbelief” of having a God you know? even in other things… it’s also called “Negative thoughts” (I can’t do this… I am a failure…)

4. Jealousy - We are all unique in many ways. He or She maybe good in something but there is a trait that you have; that he or she doesn’t have.

5. Laziness - The “twin” of Procrastination hehe

Q: I need it for my Bible Study Assignment!!! Who was the prophet that really got mad and refuse God’s calling?
A: Jonah ^^

Q: Ate Chette! when I am really angry really angry I cursed like the “P word in tagalog”… Its so hard to control it! any advice?
A: instead of the “P” word… say it “PUTO KUTCHINTA!” hahahaha! Just kidding! nahh when you’re angry give it to God

Q: Ate Chette, Why is it important to get involved with the country problem? And How will one knows that the leader or president is good or evil?
A: Why it is important? because we are Filipinos and we should Love our Country. Philippines. How will we know if the leader or president is good or evil? The Bible said in Psalms 127: 1 “Unless the Lord Builds the house, Its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the City; the watchman stand guard in vain”. When the Country groans.. it means the country is cursed and the leader of the country is evil. When the country rejoices, the Country is blessed and the Leader of the Country is Good.

Q: Ate Chette, as a Christian.. I want to ask you a question. Can you give me three things that people thinks they can be happy once they have it but in truth it can’t?
A: Uh.. are you telling me… to list you the things or rather three things that we thought it can make us happy but in truth they can’t make us happy?

Let me see… well there’s..

1. Unbiblical Love.
There are two kinds of Love. The Biblical Love and the Unbiblical Love. When we say Biblical Love… it is the Unconditional Love of God; the Love that was mentioned in 1st Corinthians (Love is patient… Love is Kind.. etc…) and in 1 John (True Love drives out fear). But the Unbiblical Love can hurt us most of the time. The Bible say that the HEART can deceived us too. You think that this kind of Love can make you happy? No. Once you are in a relationship and it is very unbiblical… there is a big chance you’ll be heartbroken. And Once you are heartbroken… it will get you down. It will destroy you.

2. Fame.
Ahh most of the People love this word “FAME”. People who are in the spotlight are always smiling. You could even say “They’re lives are so perfect” But being famous is no more a guarantee of happiness. Sometimes the famous people are the most lonely people on earth.

3. Money
There’s an old saying “Money can’t make you happy, but the things you can buy with it will”. Yes it’s true it can make us happy but after we bought it.. what will happen next? The Thrill, the Excitement quickly fades, The Objects and the money are not bad at all; in fact God wants to give us the desires of hearts. But expecting them; thinking that these things will make you happy forever and ever… will leave you empty. I know a lot of rich people have a lot of money but they feel so empty.

Q: Chette, about Money Issues.. I am a Christian already and I love going to church but I have issues about Money. How can I become a giver? Can you give me a tip?
A: Before, I had a hard time letting go of money; When we are not yet struggling in finances… I was a materialistic girl. But when I became a Christian… I put these 3 things in my mind and I hope It will help you as much as it helped me.

MONEY is…

1. An Instrument of Love.
- When you use it to help the poor, the needy, the lost. It becomes God’s Love in Motion.

2. A Testimony.
- As God blessed and provided for you, others will see God’s goodness in you.

3. A blessing and a Miracle.
- The money is a blessing and a Miracle. A tool of God to bless you so that you can bless others. When you learn how to give; Money will multiply (Luke 6:38).

Keep these things in Mind and you’ll see the importance of Money in a Christian perspective. Actually before, when we aren’t struggling with finances… Money for me is always for the Ministry. Because my family finances are not my problem.

4 Reasons you’ll have more by giving away

1. The Bible teaches us that Giving is like planting a seed. (1 Cor 9:10)
2. God promises to open Heaven’s windows and pour out Blessings when you give (Mal 3:10)
3. God blesses us; so that we can bless others (Luke 6:3
4. Giving put our faith into Action (Heb 11:6)

Q: As A Christian… can you give me an example of friends that I should avoid?
A: That’s a good question

1. The Proud - The friend who thinks highly of themselves not showing that they care for you but they only care of themselves.
2. The Compromiser - The friend who goes to church and talks good but not a doer of God’s words. He will lead you to worldly things instead of Godly things and then he’ll say “I am a Christian”
3. The Doubter - The friend who believes and talks about the WORST; usually the last to acknowledge what God can do.
4. The Mocker - The friend who always makes fun of spiritual things.
5. The gossip - The friend who always “talk down” other people around you.

Q: How can I become a True Friend?
A: I’ve been asking myself about that… How can I become a good friend to people… Then God showed me the life of David and Jonathan and their Biblical friendship and as I was reading their story.. these questions appeared in my mind; and maybe you can ask these QUESTIONS to your friend

1. How can I become a better friend to you?
2. Do I hurt you? How often? Why am I hurting you?
3. How can I pray for you at this time in your life?
4. How are you? Do you need any help?
5. I am ready to be rebuke; What do you want to rebuke in my life?

Q. I am a Christian but sometimes; I am having a problem avoiding Premarital Sex. I asked God for His covering and Blood and sometimes it works; sometimes its not. I know I have to do something to prevent it.. so can you help me?
A: Another good question. I used to be ‘lusty’ too but these ‘avoiding’ advice from one of our leaders in church did work in me… I pray it will work to you too.

1. Sexual sins starts in mind. So Win the WAR. By what? By studying the Bible. Fill your mind with God’s words.
2. Stay away from Sexually pictures, books, websites, anything that promote hentais, ecchi, porn etc… That will stir up your sexual desires.
3. Stay in Church. The more you hear God’s words; the better and  stay close to Christians who only talks about “GOD” hehe… the better you will keep you from focusing on Spiritual things.
4. Don’t allow yourself to be alone with the opposite sex.
5. Build relationship accountability with strong Christians. When going through a hard time; let them know and ask their help
6. Open yourself. Testify how God changed you. Let EVERY new FRIEND you meet know you were once committed to Sexual sins but God changed you. Don’t back out. Make it a testimony.
7. Listen to Christian Music at home (or at your room) It does help and worship God
8. As a Christian, use your authority. Bless your own Room with Oil (Baby Oil) and cast out demons out of your room.

Q. I have a report at school about School. This is maybe a weird question but I’ll take the risk. The question is… Can you give me some of the things that our teachers can teach us at school but never teach us?
A: is this a tricky question? Let me see.. You mean.. something at school that the teachers can teach but choose not too? (please email me back if I gave you a wrong answer)

Well.. as I have experienced…

1. The Teachers can teach you how to start a business but They won’t teach you to do that.
- According to Robert T. Kiyosaki, author of the book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”; “The School will teach us to be a good employees; But not good employers.”

2. The Teachers can teach you to learn to say “NO” but they won’t teach you to do that.
- Classmates will ask you to gossip, lie, lust, vandalize - you name it. And when you do it; They will yell at you for doing that but they won’t explain to you more about it.

3. Teachers can teach you to Love without respect of a person, but they won’t teach you that.
- Especially in the subject of Religion. If its a different religion; they will be the first one to acknowledge and humiliate you in front of the class for being ‘different’. But as Christians; we must love them with Christ’s Love in spite of our feelings.

4. Teachers can teach you to “Negotiate”, but they won’t teach you that.
- Teachers are often called the ‘Epitome’ of fear. Instead of becoming a model and teach the students to negotiate and be ready for the world; they are becoming beasts in the eyes of the students.

5. Teachers will teach you fear in life, but they won’t teach you the freedom
- According to Robert T. Kiyosaki, author of ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ They will teach you accounting, but they won’t teach you the rules of money. That is why its risky today to simply say to a child, ‘Study hard and look for a job’. 

Q: Why Potterhands? It reminds me of ‘Harry potter’
A: hahaha! Well Potterhands came from the song “The Potter’s hands” Which is God. He is the Potter and we are the Clay

Q. Why Jesus?
A: Name a God who die for you? Only Jesus. Plus… He is already evident in my life. He showed His Miracles in my life countless times and I am not just Convinced but Committed.

Q. Why did you remove your Radio Blog? Didn’t you know I use your Radio Blog as my Worship Songs? Plus It helps my Spirit lift up when I surf
A. Er… Sorry.. -_- but please don’t abuse the bandwidth… (anyway… I put it back :P)

Q. What is a Cybernet Ministry?
A. A Jesus is Lord Ministry, The Information highway is an astounding way where God can move and touch hurting wondering and wandering soul. While it initially appeals to the eye and the mind, the appeal is translated into a realization of soul’s hunger and thirst. The needs of those souls need to be tapped, met, nurtured and satisfied. We can do this, with the empowerment of our God and with the outpouring of His grace.

Q. Are you making Christian Videos?
A. No one is requesting but I would Love too. Um… although I do make for our Church Presentations

Q. Is Lee Ji-hoon and Jo Ji-hoon the same?
A. No

 
(Lee Ji hoon & Joo Ji hoon)

Q. Do you finish your fanfics?
A. Yes.

Q: What is the meaning of Godswill? There is no godswill in the Bible
A: Godswill is the one for you.. ‘THE ONE’ like Elle in Legally blonde said. It was said in the Bible but not directly. It was indirectly said in (Matthew 19:6), another example would be Ruth and Boaz… or Isaac and Rebecca.

Q: I am a Newly Christian, what can you advice to me?
A: I won’t say that Christianity is easy. There is an assurance that you will not go to hell anymore. But it is Hard… really hard. Because as a Christian, you’ll become an alien of this world. But like I always say…Christianity is Hard but the reward is out of this world. Just hold unto God… do not fear… God is with you.
 

Q: You’re a Spiritually Sorceress before? What is that?
A: There are three kinds of Sorcery (whether you believe it or not). These are the Traditional, Contemporary and Spiritualism. Traditional is more of an inherited, passed by generation to generation. A contemporary one is a lesser one, sorcery that was learned from books and Spiritualism is more of a spiritual one. To learn more about them you can read it here. I was a spiritual sorceress. I don’t  use physical curses or powers but I do use it by spiritual. I was more of an attacker when I go to sleep and attacks on dreams, and sometimes I do things without my consent before.

Thank God, He saved me from that darkness.

Q: Was it good to be a Spiritual Sorceress?
A: No. Definitely won’t recommend it. (Even becoming a sorcery) as you can see.. there are many people who teach/preach the Magic and it’s ‘So called Laws’ But no one dared to teach people who teach magic the REAL LAWS of it. Because if they have… I wonder if people would still like to learn magic? I mean… yeah who would want to gain power so that he would lose his life? who would want to have power that he couldn’t control. Basically people think they can control power but in all honest, power controls them. So It is not good to become one.

Q: Why did you leave the Catholic church?
A: Let me quote Hillsong ‘Believe’ Song. “I am not satisfied going to the church and walk away. I am not satisfied to have THE FORM but not the power” I want a Relationship with God not a religion.

Q: What is it like to live for God? You were religious too before right?
A: I thought before you will live for God… you must first devote yourself into the convent. (To become a Nun, actually it was my first ambition hehe). I was born in a religious family, was a former Novena and Rosary leader… trying to live for God… I was sincere, but sincerely wrong. Because in all honesty, you can’t reach God… but God can reach you. After I became Born again Christian… I started to live for God… and this is what truly living for God is… not the religion but the Relationship. Even you are just a simple person, who doesn’t have achievements, a loser, an outcast… You can live for God… just by accepting Him as your personal Lord and Savior… having a Relationship with Him.. and after that.. You’ll see that God will move into your life and will teach you a lot of things… He will change you (not you will change yourself).

Q: What is a Born again Christian?
A: As Jesus said in John 3… (v.5) “You cannot enter the Kingdom of God unless you are Born again.” (v.6) “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but spirit gives birth to spirit.” (v.13) “For God so love the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever BELIEVE in Him, should NOT PERISH but have an EVERLASTING LIFE”. A Born again Christian is a Person who BELIEVE, ACCEPTED Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior in their Life. They live for God, not of this world that is why they are more concern of the “Eternal Life” than this “Life”. They store Treasures in HEAVEN than in this earth. They have the passion to share the Bible, talk about God here and there (which drives people crazy sometimes :P), and they love to Pray and read the Bible (and they can’t stop talking about God :P).

Q: So you’re a Born again Christian, so you’re perfect then?
A: No. I am a Human being therefore I am not perfect. I needed God and I needed a Savior. I am a sinner and I hurt people, but God’s grace is upon me and I am forgiven and not condemn anymore. The reason why people thinks that Born again Christians are acting superior (thus making them feel judge and condemn Which isn’t true,) because they give advices, share good news and because they care for people (Even they are not perfect). Remember that Jesus was stoned, insulted, and a lot of people got mad at him (Even the Pharisees). Because He loves to butt in their lives. Not because He wants to feel superior, but because He cares.

Q: What (3) traits do you think a Christian should have?
A: There are a lot of Traits a Christian should have but she only ask me to give three so yeah hehe…

(1). Humbleness/Humility.
Every Christian must have this Trait. Every Christian must have a “Teachable Heart” and must accept Rebukes to other Christians (and even un-believers) if they are correct. (Because God also sometimes used Non-Believers to rebuke a believer). Must always stood down, must be a peacemaker, not a troublemaker. God hates Pride. (It was also the trait that made Lucifer a demon). Submission also comes from Humbleness/Humility. Did you know that the reason why Jesus did not sinned when He came on earth because He was 100% Submitted to Father God? If you have read the Bible, you would know that Jesus felt FEAR before his capturing and crucifixion. But He said “Take this cup (fear/will) away from me. Not my will but yours be done” (Matthew 26:39)

(2). Compassion.
Before Jesus left the earth, He told us this Great Commission. (Matthew 28:16-20) To Share the Bible to all the people. As a Believer, we must have this trait. We must have the Compassion to Share Jesus with other people. We must become an instrument of God to share Who Jesus is. We must seek the lost and bring them back to the one who created them. Jesus came into this world not for the righteous ones… but for the unrighteous ones. He came into this world to Heal the sick (not just physically) but also in every aspect of Life. Through Compassion comes Generosity, Love, Caring, courage (no fear) etc…

(3). Faith.
Christians are living by FAITH and not by SIGHT. All things are possible. Through Faith, comes Trust to God, Submission too, Respect in God etc..  Faith can really move the Mountains (problems) in your life.

Q: Do all Christians have the same goal?
A: The true Goal of a Christian is to serve God. But since we have different paths of Life that God has given to each and everyone of us, that’s why just like anyone else… Christians have different goals to achieve (aside from serving God).

Q: What did you learned for the past 4 years of Christianity?
A: The first year of my Christianity… I learned that even you are not perfect, that even you don’t have many achievements… that even people reject you… that even people hated you for being a Christian… He did not Leave me nor forsake me (Joshua 1:9). The second year of my Christianity… I learned more about serving God and becoming giver (unselfish/un-materialistcally.) It was the time I started having Online Ministry and getting involve more in Church… was also the time I started to work. So I learned more about responsibility, become unselfish and stopped becoming materialistic, thus… making me giving more cheerfully to those who are in-need. The Third year of my Christianity, I learned the word Grace. This lessens my love of debating and judging other religions. I learned to accept my faults and I learn to have a teachable heart which makes me learn humility too.. and I become more strong in Faith this year

Q: I know that we have to ‘glorify’ God. But you did something to praise yourself to you know? so can you stop glorifying God? you have done something too.. you had an effort.
A: All the talents, the things we have, our lives even are just ‘borrow’ things from God. We don’t own anything… we are only ’stewards’ of God. Managers not owners. (Even you may say ‘this is my life. I run my own life’) Still it’s God (Whether you believe it or not). Anytime, God can take that Life away from you. So I don’t deserve all the honor and praises. Only God.

Q: What was the most difficult choice you have done as a Christian? 
A: Maybe it’s my Salvation… but it’s not. I was known to be a rebel to my family so when I accepted Jesus and chose to leave catholicism, It wasn’t new to them. Although there was a tension…(anger and bitterness) it’s still not new to them. So that wasn’t. But the most difficult choice I have done as a Christian is when my Mother told me to choose.. between GOD and THEM (my parents). It was over the phone and so I thank God for that (because if it was… personal, It could be worst). She told me to choose and I chose God. It was hard but after a year they have accepted it.

Q: Can you describe God/Jesus?
A: Jesus is my savior, my redeemer, my deliverer, my friend, my counselor etc.. He is not scary like everyone thinks. Although you can’t reach Him… HE CAN Reach you. He loves you so much and He doesn’t care if you have a broken Life, a broken heart. He can change you. (He had changed a lot of people who are willingly want to be changed). You can come to Him even you are the most ‘loser’ human being (as you feel) in this world. He has good plans for you, but He can’t give those to you if you won’t accept Him as your personal Lord and Savior.