Embracing Aging

'My body and mind may fail, but you are my strength and my choice forever. All-Powerful Lord God, those who stay far from you will be lost, and you will destroy those who are unfaithful. It is good for me to be near you. I choose you as my protector, and I will tell you about your wonderful deeds.'Psalms 73:26-28 CEVSince I finished celebrating my 39th birthday, I've contemplated...

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Embracing Disagreement and Authenticity

If no one is arguing with you then you’re doing it wrong! I’m at a stage of my life that I don’t give a damn about pleasing everyone. It's about standing by my decisions and values, even facing disagreements. Even when you’re a Christian, chances are not everyone inside the church agrees with your beliefs, demeanor, and principles. It's important to remain true to yourself even if you face opposition. Disagreement can be a sign that you’re making...

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Millennials: The Last Generation to Receive Tough Love

 In a world increasingly defined by sensitivity and heightened emotional awareness, millennials stand out as the last generation to experience the gritty reality of tough love. This approach, once a cornerstone of upbringing, has faded in recent years, giving way to a more nurturing and accommodating style of parenting and societal interaction. The contrast between millennials...

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We are the Church

I've been praying for our church to have its property these past few days (Years, I would say, but last week was intense because it feels like it's practically time to leave the building and have our own instead). We have been renting this building in San Andres Bukid since 2007, and as we all know, the monthly rental tends to go higher every two or three years depending...

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DO YOU FILTER YOURSELF TOO MUCH?

I sometimes find myself filtering myself too much. I always mind what I'm going to say to my friends and even my family and relatives. I don't know, but I have been like these ever since I've become an adult. I was insensitive back when I was a kid up to 13 years old. But when I turned 19, that is when it has all started. We Filipinos are thoughtful. That goes back to...

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