Dear Readers, Every New Year, I get this feeling that I am closing a chapter of my life and starting a new one. The past year had not been bad at all for me and yet I still look at the New Year as a fresh start…to change some things as well as to learn new things. To some of us who are going through a difficult situation, there is Someone who is able and willing to help at all times. Read the stor ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 64)
My kids ask about Santa
How should I answer my kids’ question about Santa Claus when all his little cousins believe in him? When kids ask about Santa Claus, telling them the truth at a young age is important. The Bible commands us to speak the truth. Santa Claus does not fly with Rudolf the reindeer, he does not leave gifts tucked in socks or under the tree. There is no Santa Claus who sees kids when they are sleeping, w ...[Read More]
Orange and Red Onion Ring Salad
by Noi Rodriguez Ingredients 5 Navel oranges, peeled and thinly sliced 3 medium-sized red onions, peeled, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 large singkamas, peeled and cut into thin slices Procedure Arrange slices of orange, onion and singkamas on a platter. Drizzle with the dressing. Dressing ¼ c Olive oil 1-3 Tbsps Calamansi juice 1 Tbsp Cider vinegar ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Chili powder Hot sau ...[Read More]
Healthy Holiday Habits
by Evelyn G. Damian We all want to enjoy a happy, healthy life! We may know what we need to do but it’s just too hard to begin. Having healthy, holiday habits don’t just happen. You have to start somewhere, practice everyday and persist! Bel Bontilao is a pastor, a pastor’s wife and a mother to two boys, ZK and Zach. She shares how she developed some simple habits that resulted in a healthier life ...[Read More]
Dream Come True
by Delsey Garner with Evelyn Damian Dianne Imson is the owner of a small, cozy café in her hometown. She was the first to use pastillas to decorate the cakes. She appeared in a number of morning television shows and has traveled to different places to train people how to make pastillas cake décoration. For many years in the past, Dianne worked hard to be successful in the field that she chose, but ...[Read More]
Stretching Your Pesos this Holiday Season: Eight Tips for Handling Finances for the ‘Ber’ Months
by Hazel A.B. Javier Does it sometimes feel like the holidays “take” your money away and then you are left with a lot of debt the following year? Don’t lose hope, we can have an enjoyable debt-free kind of Christmas season. Here are eight tips for us who want to give our loved ones the best they deserve but also need to pay our regular bills. S-tewardship is key. All our time, talents and treasure ...[Read More]
My Christmas Traditions
by Rosalind N. Li Being a Chinoy, I observe many traditions that have been passed down. Of course, these traditions have evolved from one generation to the next, depending on one’s lifestyle and personal circumstances. In this article, I am going to share a few of my favourite Christmas traditions. Family Reunions Attending my family’s get-togethers had become my tradition for the past 15 years. I ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 64)
Dear Readers, What a delight to end each year with the Christmas holiday! For me, it’s like ending a celebration with fireworks! This is when we see abundant gestures of generous giving, not just of gifts and food but also time, forgiveness and love. This Christmas, let us reflect on how Christ’s birth has affected our lives not only during the season but each day of the year. I can easily relate ...[Read More]
I Think My Son Is Gay
Just Asking with Peter Banzon I have friends who are gay and I know their struggles. Now my 7-year old son thinks and acts like a gay person. I want him to live how God designed him to be. What should I do? Your seven-year-old son is beginning to embrace a homosexual orientation. Homosexual orientation is understood to mean sexual attraction to other members of the same sex. At this stage of devel ...[Read More]
Burgers with Sour Cream Sauce
by MOMS Magainze Staff Ingredients ½ k ground lean beef 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper 2 tbsps butter ½ c chopped green onions 1 c sliced fresh mushrooms 1 c dairy sour cream 1tbsp chopped flat parsley Procedure With a fork, toss the beef, salt and pepper until well mixed. Shape into 4 to 6 patties. Heat a saucepan over low heat. Melt the butter and sauté the onions and mushrooms. Cook unti ...[Read More]