As Filipino families prepare Media Noche on New Year's Eve, I was checking out new devotionals that I could subscribe to for 2015 from my YouVersion, Bible app. The "One Word That Will Change Your Life: 4-Day Devotional" stands out among the equally inspiring devos available. As I read the sample, it's not really a daily follow-through plan but more of a guide for those who want to start and end the year productively ... view the post
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Thank You Teacher!
Last Sunday, the teachers and kids of NextGen Ministry of CCF Alabang capped the year with a short program called "Christmas Carol". Each grade level sang a Christmas song to the delight of the audience. Each class wore coordinating colors of green, red and white. As usual, the preschoolers stole the show as they danced, unmindful of choreography taught by their teachers and sang their hearts out on stage. All the ... view the post
Chicken Sinigang
The week before started a little gloomy in my side of the world. Light showers added to the cool December air. With this kind of weather, comfort food keeps me warm and fuzzy. Thinking about taking a spoonful of that hot sopas (macaroni soup) as my kids it. Or maybe that Nilagang Baka with corn and potatoes. Instead of these family faves, I thought of preparing a recipe that my mother learned from her friend. She ... view the post
What Women Can Do When Life Falls Apart: Book Review
"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." You probably heard this line from the 90's movie, Forrest Gump. It's a story of a boy who was intellectually challenged and raised by a single mom. His mother brought him up the best way she knows how despite the personal struggles she had to face. The scriptwriter of the well-received movie hit the nail on the head with that statement. Our ... view the post
