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...
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...
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...
For the Ladies who desire beauty You need to hear this!

For the Ladies who desire beauty You need to hear this!

For the Ladies: You Are Beautiful “You’re more beautiful than she is,” my dad whispered loudly to eleven-year-old me while pointing to a tall, beautiful model who stood within earshot. I turned beet red, wondering if she had heard the comparison. I was extremely...
Should My Parents Be Involved in My Romance?

Should My Parents Be Involved in My Romance?

There I was– broken again; my eyes puffy from another hard lesson of the heart. It was time to let go of someone who, in my opinion, was the best potential man I could ever have a relationship with. By then, I had met a good number of young men—crushes in high...
Selflessness and Pizza

Selflessness and Pizza

My Kuya, the Selfless Sibling “Kuya, can I trade with you? Two of my garlic and cheese pizza slices, for one slice of yours.” I watched as my older brother, Paolo, scratched his head and looked wistfully at his beloved slice. It was full of meat, onions, ham, and...