Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation
Fear? Divine Justice? Faith in the Midst of Coronavirus
Dear Readers, Although our letter campaign to China has ended, the coronavirus is still at large, sweeping globally and causing fear in the hearts of many. At the time of this writing, we find the National Capital Region of the Philippines bracing for a quarantine....
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Prayer — The Best Strategy
An excerpt from the E-book, Global Transmission, Global Mission Taken from the chapter, “Prayer – The Last Resort?” Should prayer be the last resort? Intercession is our best strategy, even when we use it only as a last resort. That we treat prayer as a last resort is...
Generosity as a Powerful Witness
An excerpt from the E-book, Global Transmission, Global Mission Taken from the chapter, “Christian Testimony in a Time of Pandemic” Christian generosity is a powerful witness. Whether in the local shopfront church and soup kitchen or on the far-off mission field,...
Sa Inyo, Kami ay Saludo
https://www.facebook.com/GIAYouthPH/videos/725574488260874/ Music and Lyrics by: GIA Musika Vocals: Valerie Uchi, Maricar Glorioso Guitar/Vocals: Blesseree Ruzol Keyboard/Synth/Lead: Genesys Barroga Percussions: Dhex Nuelan Media Footage Sources: ABS-CBN News Youtube...
Does God Have A Say in This Pandemic?
Causes for Severe World Events All too often, when extraordinarily severe events occur (whether it be in the present or historically), some of us temporarily become Deists to a certain degree. We become quick to attribute such severe events described as tragedies,...
Peace in the Midst of the Pandemic
Uncertainties in the Pandemic Pandemic. It is such a strong word that defines our situation today. A couple of weeks prior to the big announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO), people were living their lives normally. Then everything changed when Covid19...
“NO FEAR IN LOVE”: My Thoughts and a Song
Written by the Daughter of A COVID-19 Frontliner There were several moments over the past few weeks when I would cry over the thought of losing Papa. He is a doctor whose specialty is in Infectious Diseases at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Perhaps I'm just...
When God Calls For A Time-Out
Hindi man ako isang basketball player, pero sa mga pagkakataong nakapanunuod ako ng isang basketball game, mayroong tinatawag na Time-Out. Dito, ipinagbibigay alam ng isang coach sa game committee na sila ay tatawag ng time-out, una, para mapaganda ang strategy ng...
Hangos
Pikit. Paos. Hikbi. Hinga nang malalim, punas muli, “Kaya pa ba? Ayos ka pa?” “Mata mo’y may maipapatak pa kaya?” Pinatumba ka na ng problema, Pinalampa ng pag-aalala, Sa mundong maingay at may takot na dala, Paano titila ang mga luha sa mata? Sa iyong paggigsing na...
Hilumin Mo
When we are sick, we always realize a lot things including the common adage, “Life is short.” I have realized that healing is not just physical, but also a spiritual renewal. It involves the true change of the heart; a change where we don’t build ourselves to the...
Partner’s Corner
CORRIE TEN BOOM: THE SAINT WHO SURVIVED RAVENSBRÜCK
When World War 2 broke out, many Jews were being rounded up and sent on one-way trips to the concentration camps of the Third Reich. The ten Booms decided to fight back by making their home a safe house for Jews. This Dutch family would hide the Jews, give them new...
PAKISTAN: Shahzad Now Knows Who He Is Being Persecuted For
Is there anything more tragic than being persecuted for the Jesus you don’t know? In Pakistan, there is a community of “unchurched Christians.” They are people born into “Christian” families who have been cut-off from the church. Millions of Pakistanis are...
Travel Purposes: Go
Like most of the youth in my generation, I yearn for the luxury known as traveling. I’ve met people who could go out of the country for vacation on a yearly basis. I’ve also met people who could get a taste of that experience only after saving up and waiting for seat...
