Turns out the impromptu dance on the cliffs with Malu Ortiz on the impromptu adventure trip because someone had to cancel last minute was a physical reflection… Resurrection wasn’t just an event; it is a Living Person (John 11:25) who raises up hope where there is despair, strength where there is none, life where there is death. Beacuse He lives, He can turn our mourning into dancing.
Category: Seeing God’s Hand in Daily Adventures or Misadventures
Preparing for Batanes Trip
Batanes is a top scorer for Filipinos’ bucket lists. God’s beautiful creation is on majestic display around this archipelago province and the Ivatans (the term used to refer to the people of Batanes)’ unique heritage represents an important aspect of Philippine culture. Batanes is on the World Heritage Convention UNESCO Tentative List for the ff. reasons:…
Casa Pam, Tali Beach, Batangas
As early as two months prior, Eric and Pam decided to host a weekend reunion for our high school batch at their beach house as batchmates were coming in from abroad. To make it to breakfast on D-Day, Olive, Vicki, and I left Manila at 5am. Here’s a sweet reminder for us from a bus…
Kota Paradiso: Get a Slice of Paradise
Kota Paradiso in Mabitac, Laguna is a hidden jewel of a destination for nature and farm lovers. On the way here, you will catch glimpses of heaven with azure skies, lush tropical mountains, and the largest lake in the Philippines—Laguna de Bay. Energy mills pepper the route…… so do these mango trees which look like they’re…
Smiles Across Miles for Mother
Just four months ago, my mother was steeped in grief. She was told that her beloved husband, Bob (my stepdad), who had battled cancer for four years may only have days to live. Though he was the one with brain and lung cancer, he took care of many details of her daily life such as preparing…
Tsukiji Sushi Takewaka Singapore
In Wisma Atria 4th Floor, Tsukiji Sushi Takewaka sits among the Japanese themed restaurants. This was the first time we ordered tomato on a bed of ice like this. The flesh was meaty but yielding with a burst of sweetness which just suddenly roused your tastebuds from sleep! This is genuine good food that can’t…
Orchard Harvest in Singapore
Last December, the beloved surprised me with a tagalong trip to Singapore. One day, as I walked along Orchard Road’s buzzing bustling crowds outside the luxury brand shops… past my beautiful countrywomen on their day off (who bless their employers with child or house care, the best customer service, or excellent technical skills)… an organization,…
My Top 5 Gifts Received Last Christmas
They’re hard to wrap with pretty paper and bow but then again, they don’t even need any wrapping! And they’re the kind of gifts which last! Thank You, Lord for Christmas! Thank You, Jesus, for these wonderful gifts! Assurance of eternity in heaven through Jesus 2. Personal Relationship with Christmas’s Celebrant (If you would like…
Love Letter for the Kitchen By Racquel Guevara
Her hand-drawn beautiful rose served as the backdrop on which my customer, Racquel Guevara, wrote her even more beautiful note. She expressed that during her visit to the shop, she felt that “the place was made of and with: Love, Faith, Prayers, …and giving back to God.” Praise Him for His love and grace that…
Preparing for a Rock n Roll Concert
When I found out three weeks ago that I would get to sing two songs with the authentic rock star, Arnel Pineda, for his upcoming Rock n Roll concert for our village, here were the things I did: PRAYER Pray to see God’s perspective on why He opened this door. SONGS Find out what the…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 