Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation
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...
The “WHY?” Behind Prison Ministry
Editor’s Note: This week, we take a look at prison ministry. Why do people reach out to those behind bars? Jayson Belleza gave us his thoughts when asked this question. His story of freedom was published on our website last August 4, 2020, as well as in our print...
Awakening the Dream (Part 2)
The story of Noelle Paula Llave continues… One evening, I couldn’t sleep. I was about to cut myself with a blade when I suddenly heard this voice in my mind saying, “If papatayin mo ang sarili mo ngayon, alam mo na ba kung saan ka mapupunta?” (“If you would kill...
Awakening the Dream (Part 1)
Just My Past Growing up, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I thought my diagnosis would always define who I was. Back in school, I struggled so much with my academic subjects and was always chosen last by my peers when it came to group projects. Because I knew I was lacking,...
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...
Creating Handmade Masks for Our Pandemic Heroes
The COVID-19 pandemic took everyone by surprise. My family and I were not an exception. My parents and I suddenly found ourselves at the mercy of circumstance as our sources of income were suddenly snuffed overnight. We became one of millions in this nation whose...
It Is Well with My Soul
It Is Well with My Soul Horatio Spafford and Philip Bliss (Chorus by Theodore Amper) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z7GRC9Ajbdo&feature=youtu.be It is well! It is well! Lord we trust in Your sovereign will! Rest in God, O my soul! Take my mind, my heart, my life my...
Facing Fear During the Pandemic
It was only the third day of the Metro Manila lockdown. By then, I was already caught between “trying to keep it together” and giving in to my anxieties. I had so many plans this summer. I had a well-planned routine, an organized schedule, a stable job. Thanks to...
Countermeasure Against COVID-19
I was cooking tinola (chicken and green papaya stew), while the news was running through television. Everything I heard was virus-related. Probably to stop me from soaking in all the negativity from the news, the Lord gave me an impression. He reminded me of...
Partner’s Corner
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