Just Asking by Peter Banzon “My 19-year old son thinks he is madly in love with his 18-year old girlfriend. He completely ignores our advice and does what he wants. Nagwo-worry kami for possible consequences nito.” Love is a very powerful emotion. The Bible says in Songs of Solomon 8:7, “Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house fo ...[Read More]
My son thinks he’s madly in-love with his girlfriend
Pickled Vegetables
(Great to use as a substitute for Achara) Mix together. Avoid lumps by adding the vinegar slowly, stirring all the while. Cook until thick over medium heat, stirring constantly: 2 Tablesoons flour 1 cup vinegar 1 and ½ cup sugar Add: 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard 2 (10-ounce) packages of frozen mixed vegetables cooked 8 stalks celery chopped 1 small onion, chopped finely 2 (1 pound can) dark red ...[Read More]
Real Life—the Real Test
by Kimberly Snider In just a few weeks, children will begin to prepare for the examinations that most schools conduct at the end of the year. Many parents will work diligently with their children to help them memorize and reproduce the information they have studied in their classes. In this sort of game, the student with the best memory often wins. However, the real test of knowledge is what one c ...[Read More]
A New Beginning: An Interview with Former Quirino Governor Josie Co
by Alvin Tud “Many years ago, I was involved in politics. I was former vice-governor, and later governor of the province of Quirino. I’m the 13th child in our family. My mom was a widow when she married my father, and I was the only child they had together. “I was always “in authority.” Even when I was still young, I forced my parents to submit to me. My half brothers and half sisters were afraid ...[Read More]
A New Spin on Valentine’s Day
by Alena Palad Teenagers I know giggle and get excited about Valentine’s Day. However, 19-year old Jed Reyes has developed a different view of Valentine’s Day. “For me, this is a special day that my mom and I like to call ‘Heart’s Day,’” she says. “It is not about intimate declarations of love from people who are in a romantic relationship. It’s about expressing special appreciation to my family a ...[Read More]
Love Doesn’t Have to be “Mahal”
by Daisy Lacuanan-Callanta Our monthly expenses, as well as the unexpected ones which crop up, sometimes affect John’s and my decision, as a married couple, to spend money on regular “date nights.” We used to feel guilty after we went out, thinking that we should have saved, rather than spent the money. Eventually, however, we have come to realize that it’s important to allow ourselves some time a ...[Read More]
Special Time with Your Kids
by Joshua Kho Herald C. Cruz heads the parenting cluster of the Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM), and hosts the daily FEBC radio programs Serbisyong OFW and Hawak Kamay. He and his wife, Mellie have 4 beautiful children. Ten years ago, Herald and Mellie made a commitment to treat their children, not as a group, but as unique individuals. How did you get started on this idea of one on one time ...[Read More]
From My Heart (Issue 48)
As I say goodbye to 2015, I can’t help but smile as I remember God’s graciousness in my life. Who am I that God would love me so much? I can’t figure that out, but I know that He gives that same love to all of us. In this issue, a former governor narrates how her life has changed and a teenager shares how her parents guided her to think differently about Valentine’s Day. A father tells about the b ...[Read More]