Q: I am not so happy with my life. I feel like I am not growing mentally and spiritually. I do the same thing everyday and make the same mistakes everyday. I want to change but it’s not happening. Please help! A: When you feel dry and empty it means something or someone has taken the place of God in your life. Run to God and rekindle your relationship with Him. He alone can transform you. Then the ...[Read More]
I Want to Change
Feeling Great, Looking Good
by Marilyn L. Antonio The coming of a new year can bring excitement, hope, and a new outlook on life. For people who consider health as wealth, the new year offers a fresh opportunity to lead a better and healthier life. Proper nutrition and exercise are keys to achieving this goal. A group exercise instructor in a well-known center in Metro Manila, Marissa Macabasco, underscores the importance of ...[Read More]
Changing Direction
Katrina Bermas has been married to Mariano for 19 years. They have 3 children ages 17, 16, and 7. She tells her story of how God worked and changed her and her family’s life. Life was not easy for Katrina when she moved to Manila to join her husband, Mariano. He took a job in the city as a security guard to save money so he could process his papers to work abroad. Unfortunately, his plans didn’t w ...[Read More]
Saving Money–Now or Never
by Evie Francisco We all agree! It’s wise to save money. The great challenge, however, is how to start and how to sustain the habit of saving. Many years ago, I heard a testimony at a financial seminar. Someone started a business from her small savings. I was challenged to take the first step of saving for initial capital to start my first business. From my small salary, I started to set aside Php ...[Read More]
Being Positive: How to Change Your Perspective
by Garry C. Galvez One commonly posted goal on social media, especially at the start of the year, is the resolution to live more and be a better person. What does that look like for you? Some people opt for an outward change. Lots of women aim to improve their physical look by adopting “operation balik beauty.” They post pictures on social media sites while they are in the gym, sculpting their bod ...[Read More]
The Crossy Path to Spiritual Growth
(Maria Rikka M. Ocena) In one game I installed on my android phone, the goal is to make the chicken cross the busy highway as far as you can without it getting hit by a car or a train. It’s quite addicting once you get your groove on and have beaten your previous score. I was playing one night when I began to question the point of the game. Where will the road end? Why is the chicken crossing the ...[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]