When God calls you, it’s not automatically a smooth-sailing journey. There are challenges, and challenges are not necessarily indicators that you’re not where God is asking you to be. Here’s how Esther responded to her challenges.
When God Calls You: Character (Part 1 of 5)
Do you feel like God is calling you right now for something very specific? A new business? A new job? To live in a new city or nation? To be involved in this or that? Or maybe to stay where you are? I found some old (2012) blog of mine that can help. It’s taken…
One Rainbow Baby On The Way!
On February 2016, days after I started blogging about the loss of our first child, an acquaintance from church got in touch with me. That time, it was almost 2 years since her and her husband lost their firstborn due to the same rare condition we lost ours.
Gifts are given. Fruits are grown.
“Gifts are given. Fruits are grown.” – Pastor Julius Fabregas at our staff meeting. It was a great word about how the joy of the Lord can fill our hearts as we do what each of us does in the ministry. Among many other things, I took note of it, and I reflected on it further…
How to Order: Paperback Edition of When God Could’ve But He Didn’t
UPDATE 2020-Nov-09: My book is currently available in the following formats. To order, click the link of the format you want to purchase. ebook (Updated Edition)Paperback (International Shipping, Updated Edition)Paperback (Philippine Orders, First Edition)* *For PH orders, my current copies do not have the twentieth chapter yet, but I will provide a digital access for…
The Underground Club
After more than a year from the time we lost our first child, I had a conversation with someone who has gone through a similar heart-shattering moment. I did meet some who had similar experiences and I greatly appreciate their wisdom, but theirs happened way back. It has only been around two months since our dear Berea…
Be Careful With Experience
With experience comes the need to be careful of three things: boxing God, allowing a past-driven present, and giving experiential counsel.
Snapchat and Adaptability
Whether you have learning as part of your top 5 themes (Gallup Strengths Finder) or not (like me), we all have to learn and adapt to the times so that we can be more effective with what we do.
Snapchat and Comfort Zones
When you’re in a place outside of your comfort zone, whether God has brought you to nice place (like a new job) or He allowed difficult times in your life (like the passing of a loved one), don’t let fear take hold of you.
Sick Week Lesson
Got sick this week. When I had symptoms, it was very easy to remember the doctor’s orders. But even when I’m still not done with the meds, just a little relief already made me forget. Enter life lesson.