It’s a new year again and most of us have set our goals for the year. In the past, when I set goals at the New Year, they usually only last until the end of the first month! I tend to lose focus and get impatient. That is why I was so inspired by Lorena’s story, and how, despite having 7 children and being pregnant with her 8th child, she managed to break out of misery and trouble and pursue a bet ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 60)
From My Heart (Issue 59)
Dear Readers, How time flies! It’s Christmas time again. It seems like we’ve just celebrated last year’s holiday, and now here it is again! It’s strange though that we never get tired of celebrating Christmas for one reason or another. This year, I would like to urge you to take a hold of God’s special gift, a love beyond compare, the gift of His son, Jesus Christ! I hope the articles in this issu ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 58)
Dear Readers, Sitting here in the office, where most of my friends are, it’s hard to imagine what my life would be without them. For years, they have been a part of me. We have shared stories – our happiness, our hurts, even crazy ideas. They help keep me in good spirits when I feel low. They pray for me when I have problems. They help me complete a task when I’m under time-pressure, and I do the ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 57)
In this issue of MOMS, we are going to examine the themes that make up the heart of Filipino Holy Week. Do these traditions help us become the person we want to be?
From My Heart (Issue 56)
We always want to have what we think is best for us. Sometimes, as we try to fulfill our dreams, we forget who we are, hurt the people we love, and we become miserable. But no matter how hopeless our situation seems to be, when God moves in our lives, there is a change of direction, a new heart, a new year to start over again. In Luke 11:9-10, Jesus says, “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and yo ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Moms 55)
Christmas is a great reminder that we are not alone because Christ was born and He is mindful of us in good or bad times.
From My Heart (Moms 53)
Dear Readers, Summer, my favorite time of year besides Christmas, was always full of excitement when I was growing up. I didn’t always know ahead of time what my parents’ plans were for us, but I definitely knew we would have fun as a family! I will never forget one summer when my siblings and I went to the province wearing matching clothes! We looked like the Von Trapp Family from “The Sound of M ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 52)
We like to think that we can start the new year with a list of resolutions. We excitedly make our list and then, we make every effort to fulfill each resolution. Sadly, after a few tries, we often give up, and go back to our former habits. This year, I want to encourage you to keep trying! Start with achievable goals and most of all, start by being anchored to Jesus more firmly than you have been ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 51)
Gifts, gifts, gifts! We all love receiving gifts. I have never known anyone who didn’t want gifts. Whether there’s a special occasion or not, receiving gifts lifts my spirit. Well, Christmastime is here! What a season to remember the gifts we have received through Christ, the only Son of God. Here are a few among them –salvation, provision, forgiveness, healing – all these I have experienced and h ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 49)
A few years ago, at a get-together, one of my friends confided she was going through a difficult situation with her in-laws; another one suspected her husband was having an affair. When we asked, “How are you feeling?” Their answer was a quick, “It’s okay, kaya ko pa.” But, the next time we met, both of their situations had gotten worse. Sometimes, we allow others to abuse us. We don’t set boundar ...[Read More]