The Pruning Season Of Life
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed and enlarge my borders, and that Thine hand might be with me and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” And God granted him that which he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 One of the longest verses I’ve memorized growing up is about a … Continue reading The Pruning Season Of Life
I Didn’t Get It But I Am Okay
One of the worst words one can hear when applying for a job is that “you didn’t make it” or “you failed” or better yet “you’re not qualified for the role”. How does one feel when you got rejected for a job you’ve applied for and feels that this was supposed to be for you? I know I felt disappointed. I just didn’t accept it … Continue reading I Didn’t Get It But I Am Okay
The Most Needed Update
It’s been a good start of the year and I’m loving every minute of it. In just a span of 1 month, I’ve been to three places and experienced a lot of new things. So, here’s to a “better late than never” post about it. A week after new year, I had the chance to travel to Manila and then to Palawan for some getaway. I … Continue reading The Most Needed Update
Good Good Father!
There are some songs that allows us to reflect and makes us sit in amazement of who our Father in heaven is. One good song is “Good,good Father” penned by Pat Barrett and Tony Brown of Housefires. Their song is the best expression of what Romans 8:15 talks about “we did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit … Continue reading Good Good Father!
The Writing About My Melancholy Continues
I am still melancholic but also trying to not think most of the time. To battle my melancholy, I started to write stuff through my instagram posts and found out, I’m not ending with just two posts but a continuous effort to bring out the reason why I’m feeling sad. A good friend and co-worker asked me why am I being melancholic and asked me … Continue reading The Writing About My Melancholy Continues
When Melancholy Hits You Hard
You probably think that I’ve been neglecting this blog for quite some time but that’s not the case, or probably the entire scenario… All of us sometimes needs space to reflect, look back and tries to clear things out. For whatever reasons, it can and helpfully get us back on track. Since this is a blog about being melancholic, I’ll start by posting what I … Continue reading When Melancholy Hits You Hard
Grow up, Mom!
Ephesians 6:10 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.” Paul challenges the Ephesian church to stand firm in all their duties as believers, focusing on having the right mindset,actions and responses to the family of believers and our community. Having to share about honoring Christ through honoring our parents at the start of the chapter seems to imply that … Continue reading Grow up, Mom!
Waiting Determines The True Nature of The Heart
I woke up today with a lot of things in mind. It made me think of a lot of stuff, some mundane while the other stuff makes me think that today is going to be a very long and bad day. Continue reading Waiting Determines The True Nature of The Heart
Promotion, Interviews and Some Other Things In Mind
I had my interview with the senior manager for recruitment operations in another company last night. The interview lasted for 40 minutes and it was focused on how I handle my team, juggling both recruitment and sourcing initiatives and how I’m well adept with recruitment operations and its process. The only part that I was not sure of is that at the end of the … Continue reading Promotion, Interviews and Some Other Things In Mind
Spiritual Gifts, Promotion and His Timing
When God allows opportunities for us, he will also give us the giftings to be effective to whatever he has for us. This is the basic truth for any christian leaders – be it in corporate or at any church functions. But there are also roles in the church wherein we also have to consider if this is the best for us. A very good … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts, Promotion and His Timing
Here By Choice
I have this crazy idea of writing a reflection book about my journey and learning through a devotional I want to entitle as “Here By Choice”. It will speak about the lessons in my christian journey, of being melancholic, reflecting on God and what I have encountered so far. This will also speak about who He is, based on the scriptures and what I can understand through … Continue reading Here By Choice
Christ Is Our Light
Spending my quiet time to understand darkness and light. Here are a few thoughts: 1.) A small light can illuminate the darkest place on earth. It symbolizes hope in our desperation, a glimmer of hope makes us jump in enthusiasm that something BETTER IS IN STORE. 2.) Light can overcome the darkness but not the other way around. Christ is symbolized as the light of … Continue reading Christ Is Our Light
The Process Of Restoration
Isaiah 61:7 “Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land, they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy.” I’ve been meeting with my mentors for the past weekends since January as part of the process of restoration. During these opportunities, I get to see them not as … Continue reading The Process Of Restoration
True Love Waits, err… what?
I just got back to the office after facilitating “True Love Waits” workshop in one of the churches here in Dumaguete City. It is difficult to squeeze in 3 topics with 3-4 points to discuss, bible verses to share and questions to ask for understanding in just 20 minutes per session! It requires both talking slowly in sharing the stuff, reiterating the important points and … Continue reading True Love Waits, err… what?
A Testimony Talk
“The moment we make our mess into a message of hope and the testings our testimony, we celebrate the victory we have in Christ Jesus.” I had the opportunity to talk last night in a youth group about 1 Corinthians 13. By God’s grace, I hope I was able to present a very good and thorough explaination of what true love is, basing it in … Continue reading A Testimony Talk
The Power Of Confession
Today is one of the most powerful day at church. I have seen the Lord move in the congregation without any songs at the background but just Him and from a person who has given his testimony and how God has changed him from the inside out. It has been a challenging and hard step for me to lay it all down before the Lord … Continue reading The Power Of Confession
Suicide is NOT Your Option!
I usually get messages late at night about work, inquiries about stuff or some young people at church. I often read them early the next morning if I’m too tired the night before. But last night was different. I got a message from someone I know who has been struggling about depression for so long. The last chat I had with the person ended well … Continue reading Suicide is NOT Your Option!
Acceptance Is The Key
I just got a call from someone and told me some stuff that needs to be done. In essence, I was expecting for it to happen anytime soon. In reality, the tingling and uneasy feeling that the challenge has now been set and it is up to me how I will go about this. Whether I like it or not, it has to be done. … Continue reading Acceptance Is The Key
MMK: #TheProdigalDaughter Story
I just finished watching Maalaala Mo Kaya, a weekend television show in ABS-CBN sharing real life stories for drama purposes. Tonight seems to give a very good story of what we all call new beginnings. Here are a few realizations I can share with you after watching it: 1. Sin is a choice and living rightly is also a choice. Our life is filled with … Continue reading MMK: #TheProdigalDaughter Story
2018: New Year, New Pages To Write
Some stories sometimes doesn’t start right. There are also things in our life that we can no longer change or wish had a different set-up. People will react, they will comment and sometimes hates us for what we have done. But if there is one truth I am dwelling now is the sufficiency of knowing God has accepted my faults, my mistakes and my limitations. … Continue reading 2018: New Year, New Pages To Write
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