Breakout From My Echo Chamber

Breakout From My Echo Chamber

I learned this early: My mind creates the world I live in. And if left unchecked, that world can become distorted. Recognizing an echo chamber helps us stay aware and stay open. It’s not wrong to have moments of reflection. We all need space to think, process, and...
The Powerful Tenderness of God

The Powerful Tenderness of God

My mother once told me that the most fulfilling thing she ever did in her life was to have children. Each one was unique. Each one was especially loved. When you see a mother cradling a baby in her arms, it’s a picture of how tenderly God loves us. In Isaiah 49:15-16,...
The Money Questions Many of Us Keep Asking

The Money Questions Many of Us Keep Asking

I was curious about what Filipinos are really worried about when it comes to money. So I did what most people do now; I started searching the web myself. I typed in phrases like “how to save money,” “budgeting tips,” “where to invest,” and “how to grow money in the...
The 3 Things We Truly Need

The 3 Things We Truly Need

LISTEN TO THE DEVOTIONAL   “I really need that!” How many times have you said those words even this week? Or perhaps it was your eight-year old who had been impressed with the commercials on TV who says, “I really need it, Dad!” And, of course, we quickly think...
Setbacks Don’t Defines Us, Our Response Does.

Setbacks Don’t Defines Us, Our Response Does.

When we pursue our dreams, setbacks are inevitable—obstacles, doubts, mistakes. But it’s not the fall that defines us… it’s the response. We don’t have to stay down. Like the bobo doll—we bounce back. Again. And again. Setbacks don’t define us—unless we let them. 3...