Do Not Worry About The Future

Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? -Matthew 6:27 I never expected that our 2020 will be like this. Looking back, this year started well for me. In January, I attended a wedding in Batangas which was a reunion of great friends. A week after that was a defense of my … Continue reading Do Not Worry About The Future →

Whatever Your Work, You Need To Know This

Every morning after my quiet time, I read Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller. He shared a story about the time when J. R. R. Tolkien had a hard time completing the manuscript of Lord of The Rings. One morning, Tolkien woke up with a short story, and wrote it with the title: "Leaf by … Continue reading Whatever Your Work, You Need To Know This →

Too Little To Live For

As we reflect this new year on what is our calling or passion, we have to ask what is our 'why'. Our purpose. Our reason to stay where we are, or reason to pursue a specific passion. When I do my new year reflection, I remind myself of this passage from the book 'The Call' … Continue reading Too Little To Live For →

Time To Let Go

I broke a bowl. I kept it on the highest corner of the kitchen cabinet. It is an effort for my wife to get it. Last night, she was cleaning. She saw the broken bowl again and told me that she will throw it away. I pleaded. Told her to give me a month to … Continue reading Time To Let Go →

I Used To Hate Waiting

I made a hole in my belt using a knife. It did look well. We had a formal event and the hole I made in the belt bothered me. It is like an itch in your head that you just have no power to ignore it. I went early to school after searching that Mr Quickie is … Continue reading I Used To Hate Waiting →

God Answers Random Prayers

I heard a call from my wife. It was a soft voice. I thought I was dreaming. I remember that before I fell asleep, I uttered a prayer about not having bad dreams. I heard my wife’s voice again. I slowly opened my eyes. I was not dreaming. My wife was talking about something. I … Continue reading God Answers Random Prayers →

Endure The Days

There are a lot of things going on in my life. It is like a never-ending race of things to be done. But not all days are created the same. There were days I felt I stuck. I usually wake up every morning with an agenda in mind. In those days that I am stuck, … Continue reading Endure The Days →

Beyond Our Grasp

There is value in joining a community. It is nice to know that you are not alone. Some people share with you the same values and the same vision. Today, I met with young entrepreneurs from Victory Fort. We meet once a month. We listen to each other’s stories. We learn from the experience of … Continue reading Beyond Our Grasp →

Keep Going

"Sometimes God will allow tough times to come at you immediately when you are following a dream because He wants to find out up front if you can withstand them." -Matthew Barnett Keep going! When circumstances are not making sense, keep going. If it becomes too tiring, keep going. The truth is His power is … Continue reading Keep Going →

Courtship In Pedestal

I have been writing about marriage. It is my hope that through my writing many will be encouraged to pursue it. That single friends will be reminded that it is not always fun, it can be exciting also as couples traverse the imperfections of being human. I had several conversations also with single friends about … Continue reading Courtship In Pedestal →

Miracle In A Meeting

I was waiting in the corner table of the community hall. It was a first meeting to a salesperson. She messaged me that she will be late for 10 minutes. I took the chance to read and reply to emails. A message came saying she is in the lobby. I moved out and met her. … Continue reading Miracle In A Meeting →

Marriage and Community

One fine Sunday afternoon, my wife and I had a confrontation all because of a spoon. Tears were shed. A discussion of expectations happened. All because of a spoon! That story was shared by my wife during our gathering of friends who are married also. As much as possible, we gather every 1st and 3rd … Continue reading Marriage and Community →