Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation
How Deep Are Your Wounds?
I remember a time when I was around six years old, and my little brother wounded himself on the heel. I saw a little hole in his skin where white solid bone peeped out. Playing nurse, I got some Betadine and cotton and tended to his wound. After a while, my brother...
God’s Miracle: From Barren Womb to Instant Parents
The story of Pia and Jonathan Rapusas As told to Rheyn Altoveros What would you do if you found out you were pregnant on the same day you were to give birth? Sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie? No, this is a real story. My name is Pia, and my husband and I share...
When the Presence Was on Lockdown
Our Worship Journey Imagine yourself standing somewhere in the middle of an auditorium. You’re among dozens, maybe even hundreds, singing praises to God in one accord. A worship band is right on centerstage, leading the crowd in exuberant worship music. Colorful...
Rising from the Ashes of Rape and Imprisonment
Miracles Since My Infancy When my mother was three months pregnant, she had a miscarriage—the baby inside her was pronounced dead. The doctor immediately came to attend to her. After a few minutes, the doctor surprisingly heard a heartbeat. My mom couldn’t help but...
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...
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...
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