Closing My Makati Store

“It’s like a relative is dying,” ran my thoughts with a whiff of sadness two weeks ago in anticipation of closing my Makati store. . Then this passage came to mind: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has…

How to Restore Broken Relationships (JP and Roochie Masakayan Testimony)

Notes to self on “How to Restore Relationships” from Paul Tanchi’s Message 4/29/18: . “1. Repent- Get right with your vertical relationship (with God by repenting/ confessing) and it follows that you get right with your horizontal relationship (others). . 2. Forgive – When you pray blessing for the person and that (s)he come to…

3A’s on Sabbath Days

When he walks in the room, Reverend Tony Yeo might look familiar, bearing some resemblance to Jackie Chan or Eric Quizon. Pastor Tony is one of the two Senior Pastors at Covenant Evangelical Free Church of Singapore (CEFC).  His passion for leadership development through discipleship and mentoring have resulted in over thirty years of proven…

Christian Writing Workshop 4: Book Writing with Marlene Legaspi-Munar and Malu Tiongson-Ortiz

Two bestselling Christian authors, Marlene Legaspi-Munar and Malu Tiongson-Ortiz, led an inspiring workshop for aspiring book authors yesterday at Karen’s Kitchen Kapitolyo.  They shared their beginnings, challenges, experiences, victories for the Lord in their journeys as book writers as well as tips and encouragement for the participants. Marlene was always exposed to books, loved writing, took…

Losing All Things in a Fire: Dra. Ellen Obligacion

Dra. Evelyn Palma- Obligacion (Ate Ellen) is a dermatologist by profession.  She is the wife of Dr. Glenn Obligacion, an ophthalmologist and pastor at Christ’s Commission Fellowship.  They are parents to five adult children. In 2004, they lost practically all their possessions in their house due to a fire.  Their family of seven escaped the flames with…

6 Ways to Make An Appeal To Authority

From Ptr. Rick Warren’s message, Before Every Blessing There’s Always A Testing (From 31:58), on how to make an appeal to authority when you are being asked to compromise your biblical convictions, this message is also applicable to when you just need to make any appeal.  Develop a reputation/ track record for being responsible (Prov 22:29:…

Ogie Alcasid’s Testimony, Kuhl Event 2018

Ogie Alcasid, singer-songwriter, television presenter, and actor who is currently the President of OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit) shared the song he composed when his wife, Regine Velasquez, went through a difficult time in her life. He shared his favorite verse, John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in…

Migo Adecer Testimony, Kuhl Event 2018

Migo Adecer—Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor— talks about how easy it is to go off the right path in his line of work, how God disciplines, how he has witnessed God’s blessings from obedience.  This was taken during the March 16 Kuhl Event at CCF Center. He chose to sing the song, Lost Stars,…

Tim Pavino Testimony and Song, Kuhl Concert 2018

Tim Pavino shared about his experience when he was living in Seattle, the Lord moved him to take care of his 85 year old grandmother and how God blessed him for honoring her. Tim sings “Lead Me Lord.”