Marching Toward 2022

Marching Toward 2022

Reviewing 2021 What a year 2021 has been! Lockdowns, sickness, grief, stress… a challenging list that still expands, but I must say: We’ve also seen the emergence of many beautiful things such as generosity, empathy made real with online huddles and meet-ups,...
Nasaan Sila, Nasaan ang Virus?

Nasaan Sila, Nasaan ang Virus?

Amidst heightened quarantine restrictions, a group of Badjao roam the locale of Agusan del Sur in search of food and a way to get through the day. This is a story about their survival, hopes, and worldview as they also experience the challenges of the pandemic. Crew ...
“DO IT AGAIN”: Worship Through Music and Dance

“DO IT AGAIN”: Worship Through Music and Dance

“I’ve seen you move, you moved the mountains. And I believe, I’ll see you do it again.” I went on for days with these lyrics by Elevation Worship lingering in my head, from the moment I woke up, to the minute I fell asleep. I guess you could...
7 Things to Pray for Afghanistan

7 Things to Pray for Afghanistan

September 27, 2021 Pray for the lawmakers Last Friday, September 24, a Taliban official declared Afghanistan’s return to executions, including Sharia punishments such as amputation, stoning, and flogging. The Taliban leadership has previously given the impression that...
Liham ng Isang Ama

Liham ng Isang Ama

Mahal Kong Anak, Unang una, nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos na ibinigay ka Niya sa akin. Hindi na yata mabilang sa salita ang pasasalamat ko sa Diyos. Anak ko, ginamit ka ng ating Diyos upang tumingin ako sa buhay na ninanais Niya. Ang dating walang direksyon at...
The Marawi Siege—from a Commander’s Viewpoint

The Marawi Siege—from a Commander’s Viewpoint

We start our series on “Fighting for Marawi: Soldiers Who Dare to Dream” by delving into the story of Captain Aris Gerero. Read on to relive the war through his eyes. Discover the deadliest risks in war and the priceless gains it has given the multi-awarded captain....
Abba’s Love for Ishmael

Abba’s Love for Ishmael

Missionaries from Marawi “The Philippines will be a missionary-sending nation.” This has been prophesied over us by many prophetic people for how many years now. God’s purposeful promise for our nation seemed impossible to me until God brought me to Marawi. It’s been...
God’s Promises and Faithfulness to Israel

God’s Promises and Faithfulness to Israel

Stepping onto the Promise Land When I first went to Israel in 1994, it felt surreal. As a boy, I had only learned of Israel through books and movies. As a born-again disciple of Jesus later on, I learned some more about Israel through Biblical teachings. Finally, I...