The Message Translation: “It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don’t use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever you want to do and destroy your freedom. Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in love; that’s how freedom grows. For everything…
Category: About God, Bible, and Eternal Perspective
Sad Posts Explained
As it came to my attention that certain people viewed me as sad, it occurred to me that my December posts have mostly sounded like they were written by someone who was. Before the Lord took me training for reformation of my heart, my Christmas concerns were house decor, gift list, parties. But after overcoming…
Old Truths for The New Year
Over the holidays, I received a message from a loved one that communicated to me how I’ve looked stubborn for my faith in Jesus; it came with an analysis that I’m not honest with myself and do not have the courage to walk away from certain situations that had caused suffering. I am thankful for…
You Need the Prince of Peace When You Are In A Precipice
“You want a peace of Me?” Jesus might say. May this message from Pastor Rick Warren allay your fears, anxiety, and turmoil: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince…
Free Gift For You
Sharing with you this message from Pastor Rick Warren on “The Purpose Of Christmas.” He mentions what was the “original Christmas gift” in the video.
If You Are Sad This Christmas
There was a news wave of deaths in the last week (suicide, accidental falling off a condo balcony, murder, transport accident, suicide bomber) which reminded me that Christmas with its global reputation for being the most wonderful time of the year could be the saddest for some people… precisely because it is supposed to be…
Have You Felt Let Down By God?
A dear friend messaged me yesterday because she was holding on to the promise of God’s protection but she felt like God didn’t keep His promise and so if He didn’t keep that promise, how can she believe His other promises? Oh dear, I could totally empathize. I’ve been in her shoes asking if God…
Resources and Advocates for Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) and Their Families
If you or anyone you know is affected by disability, here are some resources that might be of help to you: DZAS 702 AM Radiorecently launched the program, God Is Able Radio Program, named after the international organization with a Philippine chapter. Hosted by Pastor Jesse Dedel and author of Embracing God’s Purpose for My…
“There Are Treasures In Life That Can Only Be Found In The Dark”: Fe Abellera Gochuico
I was supposed to be in Makati until evening. She was supposed to have early lunch somewhere else. It was her birthday and her former student’s mom, Mayette, our occasional guest wanted to take Teacher Fe out. A jumble of uninformed venue change for my seminar, lack of gas, and traffic delay caused us to…
OMG at Todd English Food Hall
Have you ever felt like you were living under a rock or experiencing life through other people’s online photos? That’s how I felt when yesterday on ASEAN holiday, I met up with my friend, Cielo, who recommended lunch at Todd English Food Hall, SM Aura; this opened in the first quarter of 2014! (English is the chef’s…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 