The God of Infinite Chances

The God of Infinite Chances

I. There he is again. The guilt settles on his shoulders like snakes with weights, coiling around him, pulling him down deeper. He sinks into the quicksand of his own self-abasement and abandons the thought of change. He did it again—looped another porn video; broke...
Sa Mundong Ang Gusto Ay Ikaw Ang Gustuhin

Sa Mundong Ang Gusto Ay Ikaw Ang Gustuhin

Tagong mga ngiti, sabay hawi sa pisngi Ganoon pa rin ang tanawin— Kayganda— mahusay— kapuri-puri, Ayun ang nakita ko sa’yong mga gawi Tagong mga pagsulyap, tila ba’y nakasanayan na Mag-uusap na parang wala lang, Sisilay sa’yong mga matang nangungusap Tanaw ko ang...
The Deal with Singlehood

The Deal with Singlehood

Valentine’s Day. We know it as the day of hearts. Love Day. For some single people, it has become  SINGLE AWARENESS DAY. For other single people, it is THANK YOU, LORD, I’M SINGLE! Day. You heard me right. First, let’s strengthen this fact: being SINGLE doesn’t mean...
The Story Of Us – Part 1: The Man’s Point of View

The Story Of Us – Part 1: The Man’s Point of View

By Jayson Nagao Marriage. It is a beautiful bond that unites a man and a woman. Some see marriage as a serious thing, while others think of it as just another label. Marriage brings out the best in us and the worst. Most of us dream about our marriage. We plan how...
That Kind of Love: A Valentine’s Day Message

That Kind of Love: A Valentine’s Day Message

Dear Readers, I had written something earlier in time for Valentine’s Day, but when I woke up this morning, I just knew I had to write again. Many of you who are reading this are students or are in their twenties. Perhaps you have had an experience or two in the area...
Prince of My Heart

Prince of My Heart

By Hannah Morales I lay in bed, my limbs asleep, yet my soul and spirit rise to be with my Great Lover. When tears take their hatchet to break down my doors, I run into my Lover’s arms. He turns my soul into a guitar, strumming each single string of my heart....
Sheer Beauty

Sheer Beauty

I was reading Psalm 100 a few days ago and saw an interesting description of God in verse 5: For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever(MSG) Sheer Beauty. I had to stop for a moment and think of this. What is sheer beauty? The closest picture...
Why True Beauty Doesn’t Even Try

Why True Beauty Doesn’t Even Try

TWO DIFFERENT KINDS OF BEAUTY A music video splashes across the screen in psychedelic colors, throbbing with imposing basslines. The star dances like she’s the most attractive goddess on earth. I sit in the comfort of my bedroom, pondering how our culture finds this...
Xmas or Christmas– Good or Bad?

Xmas or Christmas– Good or Bad?

By John David O. Moncada Preparing my Php150 on my way to the cashier to pay for a Christmas card which I felt was perfect to match the gift I prepared, made me remember a comment at church to “Keep Christ in Christmas.” That is, not to replace the word “Christ” with...
Father, It’s Your Turn!

Father, It’s Your Turn!

CHRISTMAS IS NEAR! Gifts. We love sniffing them for clues, shaking them, tearing the bright wrapping paper. Christmas becomes so much happier when we give and receive gifts. A few days ago, I found myself reading Matthew 7:9-11, which says: “Which of you, if your son...