Just Asking with Ptr Peter Banzon Our income has been affected by the pandemic. What should I do? This year, I don’t think I’ll be able to give the same amount of Christmas gifts to my children. Children always look forward to receiving gifts at Christmas while parents take great delight in giving it to their beloved kids. But our nation’s economy has been hit hard by the long pandemic affe ...[Read More]
Our income has been affected by the pandemic
Tuloy ang Pasko!
by Tanniah Marcelino Navarro It is quite hard and challenging to celebrate when the year has been tough. A lot of bad news flooded our Facebook accounts from the pandemic. Some say, nagmukha nang obituary ang Facebook timeline nila due to posts about death of friends or even relatives. It detached us from the joy and peace we have. It’s always helpful to look back on God’s sustaining grace and fai ...[Read More]
One Day: Finding Hope in Tragedy
by Roselyn Alegarbes Where is God in the midst of this pandemic? Have you asked this question too? Here is a story of a mother who experienced God’s presence while going through a difficult and painful situation during the lockdown. God’s promises gave her, and her children, the hope and comfort they needed. Everything seemed perfect! A lovely home, an ideal husband, talented children, a secure jo ...[Read More]
Ang asawa, pwedeng palitan, pero ang nanay, hindi?
Just Asking with Peter Banzon Have you heard of the statement” It’s a claim that a mother is of more value or importance than a spouse. It is a statement I disagree with but it raises an important question. Is it possible to side with my spouse without dishonoring my mother? How? Many conflicts arise when there is a misunderstanding concerning the roles that a mother and your spouse plays in your ...[Read More]
MOMents with Kids
by Erlinda S. Apoli Time flies and kids grow rapidly! Watching them grow and accomplish one milestone after another is a fulfillment of parenthood that can never be replaced by anything else. For several years, my husband was always away because of work. Life was not easy then for a working mom like me as I tried to balance work and family, but in his absence, I managed to spend time with my kids ...[Read More]
Give one positive effect from the lock-down for you or your family
“The lockdown has given me and my husband time for each other and for our two daughters, since there was no school and no work. I feel that our relationship as a family was strengthened.” – Erlinda Apoli, Butuan City– “…more quality time together and made us all health conscious. Personally, I discovered the green thumb in me. So, I’m into gardening… planting and growing ve ...[Read More]
Parenting Is Partnership
by Michelle Klaris Rey-Cabansal Have you ever felt confused and overwhelmed in decision-making? Did you ever feel that you were not on the same page with your husband? Have you stayed awake, till the rooster crowed or the jeepney horns blared, waiting for the answer to those tough questions: How will this decision impact my kids? How will they grow and develop in this environment we have put ourse ...[Read More]
Openness Is Closeness
by D. Garner A mother realized that she was not as close to her child as she had once thought. “Kagabi nag-text sa akin ang aking panganay. Nag-open daw sa kanya ang aking pangalawa na may tampo raw siya sa akin. Sabi ko, ‘O, bakit daw? Hindi ko alam yan!’ Sinabi ko rin na close naman kami ng kapatid niya. Ang sagot ng panganay ko, ‘Hindi naman siya open sa ‘yo!’” – JS Sarmen It is hurtful w ...[Read More]
I make decisions for my family instead of my husband…
Just Asking with Peter Banzon I’m a mom to 2 kids, been married for 8 years now. I know that my husband should be the head of our family pero mali ang mga decisions niya at kami ang nagsa-suffer kaya ako na lang ang nagde-decide sa aming pamilya. What can I do to boost his self esteem? When God created man, the Bible says “male and female He created them…” (Genesis 1:27) You and your husband were ...[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]