Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Discipline has a negative connotation but its origin is from the Latin discipulus meaning “pupil”. When my children (my “pupils”) were born, I nursed them on demand feeding schedule…
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.
Praise Song by Aldrich Lloyd Talonding
I invite you to watch Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and James Walter Bucong from General Santos City in this rendition of “Rooftops” The lyrics of the song taken from this website: JESUS CULTURE LYRICS “Rooftops” Here I am before You, falling in love and seeking Your truth Knowing that Your perfect grace has brought me to…
When You Feel Left Out of God’s Blessings
Over lunch one day, a friend told me that sometimes when other people express their gratitude for all the wonderful blessings they receive from God and all that is going so right, it makes her feel uncomfortable because what if some of the other people around are experiencing grave problems, they might feel like they…
Valentine’s Day is For Everyone!
Photo Credit: http://www.cornerhouseblog.com It is Valentine’s Weekend. I am grateful to God for my Valentine. But some people dread Valentine’s Day when they don’t have a romantic partner. Originally, Valentine’s Day was a celebration of public religious worship in honor of at least one Christian martyr named Valentinus. Only in the High Middle Ages when…
Choosing to Trust God During Trial: Deonna Tan-Chi
Deonna Tan-chi is a beautiful, beloved woman of God, a strong, mature, believer who walks the talk of the biblical principles she teaches. CBN Asia’s 700 Club featured the story, “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” on the rape of her daughter, Joy Tanchi-Mendoza. Even though it was a story of hope and faith,…
“Conflicted Passions”
Sharing with you Pastor Joseph Bonifacio’s teaching. I think it’s a good message for men who don’t know that charming chicks are the cheese on the enemy’s mousetraps they tap dance on. Conflicted Passions A previous post on the related topic: Scarlet Letter
Success or Victory
The awards I received, I know are fully by God’s grace alone, a favor He bestowed on me. My abilities, and all the factors that need to align in order for the outcome to be successful are all from Him. Psalm 115:1 Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the…
Transformation of A Prodigal Part 4: Danny Urquico: From Prodigal To Pastor
FROM PRODIGAL TO PASTOR BITS: Now on your eighth year as a pastor, what do you see as the effect in a family when the father is spiritually ailing or dead? DU: The accountability lies in the hands of the husband/father. When we fail to do the task God entrusted to us, it will affect…
Transformation of A Prodigal Part 3: Danny Urquico: The Prodigal Comes Home
THE PRODIGAL COMES HOME BITS: What led you to Christ? DU: During that time, my life was turning so chaotic and miserable. I was living with my mistress for three years. We would constantly fight. I decided to stay for a while in my father’s rest house because I was in charge of the construction…
Transformation of a Prodigal Part 2: Danny Urquico: Early Years to Humbling Experience
EARLY YEARS TO HUMBLING EXPERIENCE BUTTERFLYINTHESPRING (BITS): What was your childhood like? DANNY URQUICO (DU): I grew up under the care of my grandmother because my dad was in prison. Since there was no guidance from my father and my mom was also busy taking care of the needs of my dad, I was exposed…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 