In the journey of life, obtaining wisdom is essential. It has been intertwined in all aspects of life and can lead to more incredible blessings and success. Far from mere knowledge, it is the ability to use knowledge productively. While this can be a long process, we...
"Turning wounds into wisdom," can be a liberating thought. It suggests that our pain and challenges can be transformed into valuable lessons and personal growth. It is about taking the complex experiences we encounter, such as emotional wounds, setbacks, or failures,...
Any relationship that does not sustain regular communication is doomed. So how can we move our Christian life forward when communicating with God is not our priority? I’m sure everyone reading this today would like to have regular time with God, but more often than...
Whether it be an insult, unwarranted criticism, malicious gossip, or even physical abuse, we all may experience situations where we feel like we are constantly being stepped upon. When these happen frequently, it is important to note that the fault lies not only with...
One year ago, on May 4, 2022, I had a nightmare of a situation—my mobile phone was stolen! If you are someone like me where a large part of his digital identity and information resides in a mobile phone then you would certainly relate. We have become so attached to...
When Terry Anderson was taken captive by a guerilla group, little did he realize that he would be enduring what no one should ever be subjected to. Anderson, age 40 at the time, had been the chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press. Soon after he was...
Everybody these days is subject to stress. Whether you live in Manila, Tokyo, or Los Angeles, you live at a faster pace than at any time in history. It's the traffic, the pressures and stress of life, along with family stress that can cause you to reach the boiling...
It’s okay to be different. Let’s begin with a clarification. I’m not talking about misfits, rebels, reactionaries, or extremists. I’m not talking about the angry ones who feel it’s their place to correct the errors of the body of Christ because it’s not operating...
The saying "old habits die hard" has been around for centuries, but recent research has shown that the brain can be rewired to help create long-term changes in behavior patterns. The brain is constantly changing and adapting, and though it is hardwired from an...
In recent years, Holy Week in the Philippines has meant opportunities for people to escape the hustle and bustle of work. Many will be traveling to various vacation spots frolicking on the beaches and in swimming pools. As good as these may be, let us not forget that...