I had a laugh when I saw this meme on Facebook, not just because it's funny but because it's true. We have WAY more in common with the “fool” who keeps getting roasted than with the wise man we thought we were. That sinking feeling hits hard after chapter 10. But here’s the beautiful (and... Continue Reading →
Shaken Foundations: Twisting Scripture is More Disastrous
Just hours after a 7.6 earthquake rocked the Philippines on October 10, 2025, a viral post connecting the whole thing to a Jeremiah 10:10 (because October 10 is 10/10) made rounds in the social media, particularly on Facebook. This viral "not-a-coincidence-Jeremiah 10:10" posts misses the point. I would be very careful when attributing modern events... Continue Reading →
Vantage Point: Making Sense of Life from Above
I can count on my fingers the times I've flown in a plane. I've always considered traveling in one a privilege, if not a luxury. That's why I always cherish the moments when I am on the "top" of the world. I always love day flights, especially when I am sitting in the window seat.... Continue Reading →
Bad Ideas About Worship (Part 2)
If you have not read part one, here it is. 3. A successful and powerful worship depends on the preparation of the worship leaders. You are probably thinking by now that the ideas presented here always relate to worship music. Well, that is because that is how many think what worship is: music and singing.... Continue Reading →
Bad Ideas About Worship (Part 1)
Open up your Internet browser and google out the word “worship.” Then, click on the Images tab on Google. The images you see are what majority of people think what worship is: raised hands, musicians in the background, singers in the foreground, dimmed lights, flashing lights, large letters spelling out “JESUS” surrounded by worshipers, or... Continue Reading →
3 Simple Ways Young People Can Help the Country
The Philippine Election Day just concluded yesterday. In just three hours after voting closed, memes and rants filled my Facebook home page. There are complaints about why people they have not voted for are winning. Welcome to the tyranny of the majority. Most of my Facebook friends are young people. I am amazed by seeing... Continue Reading →
Is the Bible Relevant Today?
One question often asked by young people is this: How can a book written by ancient people in ancient times relate to our culture today? Just because a thing is ancient does not mean it is irrelevant. A lot of people, not only young ones, dismiss the Bible as a relevant guide for living in... Continue Reading →
What is captiv?
Captiv is a collective effort of friends passionate in communicating God's word in the simplest way possible. Captiv believes that all other knowledge is inferior to the knowledge of the Word, Jesus Christ. Taking 2 Corinthians 10:5 by heart, captiv authors aim to take all other knowledge, opinion and ideas captive to obey Christ. Captiv's... Continue Reading →
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining us! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton