Around thirteen years ago, I slipped into the back of a room filled with women at a Valentine’s Luncheon where a beautiful blonde woman at the front talked about the love of Jesus Christ that pursues us. The more she described His love, the more I saw that I too had a deep longing, like…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
Randell Tiongson, Money Talk
Randell Tiongson is a multi-hyphenate in the field of finance. He has twenty-five years’ experience in banking, financial planning, and management consultancy. He is the Author of three bestselling books (No Nonsense Personal Finance: A Step by Step Guide; Money Manifesto: Lessons in Personal Finance; Everyday Moneyfesto: 365 Days of No Nonsense Personal Advice) and co-author of another bestselling book…
Karen Davila: “It’s not what you say but the way you behave”
Karen Davila is a highly respected, locally and internationally multi-awarded broadcast journalist, news anchor of ABS-CBN’s news program, Bandila and My Puhunan (My Investment) among several shows on TV as well as radio (DZMM). She was the moderator for the latest 2016 Presidential Election Debate: She is a wife and mother of two. Esquire Magazine also named…
Nowhere to Hide
Peekaboo I see you! My son’s cats amuse me with the places and positions they find in little nooks and crannies throughout the house. The other day, Kryptonite was curled up behind the curtain. From her perspective she was covered. It made me think about the ways in which I go about my business as…
Don’t Give Up Too Soon
I saw the Uber driver was a few minutes away on the Uber map. Perfect. I finished up some tasks and soon was oblivious that ten minutes had passed! I realized his shadow was still nowhere to be found. I looked at the Uber app and he had gone back farther away. “Call Driver.” The…
How A Disaster Became a Blessing
Two Sundays ago, I was at the Los Angeles Hertz Rental Car parking lot in my assigned white Jeep equipped with NeverLost GPS. Ready to sprint through my one week break! Upon checking out at the exit, the parking attended asked, “Your driver’s license please?” Eyes bigger than usual, I replied, “I think I just…
Message from a Former Matinee Idol: Tirso Cruz III
Tirso Cruz III, fondly known to fans as “Pip,” is an actor/ singer who used to be THE matinee idol of his time in his younger days. He has been given numerous Famas awards among different citations and recognition for his work. Today, he continues to work in movies and television. During the Kuhl Concert of Kuh…
The Outtakes from An Interview Between Tokaya’s
Last year when I volunteered in a church magazine, I ended up under my namesake (tokaya), Karen (Galarpe)’s group. Several months later, she came to the shop to try out the food. She came twice more and mentioned that she wanted to interview me for GMA News Online! Please click here for the published interview….
Away from Comfort Zone: Arielle and Nicolette Benoit
Arielle (23) and Nicolette (21) Benoit grew up in Midwestern USA in a loving home with parents they both consider “awesome.” They had everything they needed, got a college degree, and then fresh out of college, they left their cozy comfort zone and came to the Philippines to become missionaries here. What in the world…
A Little Refreshing (With Annabelle Mar)
If your kids’ spring vacation were coming up, what sort of things would you plan for? When my kids were in grade school and high school, I would think about taking them to places for some bonding time or maybe plan the backyard barbecues we would host so they could enjoy their friends’ company. Their…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 