Just Asking with Peter Banzon How do I train my children spiritually when they’re not able to attend services at church? This long pandemic has prevented children from attending church and receiving spiritual input from their Sunday School teachers. But you have a great opportunity to train your children in spiritual matters at home. After all, the Bible commands parents to train their children in ...[Read More]
How do I train my children spiritually when they’re not able to attend services at church?
Vegan Shakshuka sans Egg
by Wina Velasco Javier Ingredients 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 medium onion (finely chopped) 6 oz. soft tofu 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 red and 1 green bell pepper (finely diced) A handful of spinach 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro for toppings A dash of turmeric and other Mediterranean spices you wish to add Procedure Lightly brown tofu chunks, set aside. Saute garlic, onions, add bell peppers, dice ...[Read More]
New Lifestyle, New Hobby
by Wina Velasco Javier During this Quarantine season, I believe we’ve tried almost everything. From making a little profit via online selling, getting into baking and cooking, playing indoor games, holding online reunions or learning crafts. It is fun to try something new and different. For my family, it’s trying a new healthy lifestyle. My two youngest kids introduced my husband and I to a vegan ...[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]
Has Anything Good Come Out of ECQ?
by Dr. Claire Pascual Many were caught off guard when Covid19 caused a lockdown in the Philippines. Here is the account of a mother, who is also a doctor, during ECQ. Initial Reaction To ECQ The declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine came as a bit of a shock. All the freedom we enjoyed was put to a sudden stop. Along with that came all kinds of uncertainties: financial, health concerns a ...[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]
From My Heart (Issue 66)
Dear Readers, My name is Delsey Garner, I am excited to present to you this edition of “MOMS” entitled, “COVID-19, CRISIS and CHANGE”. Because of COVID-19, families have lost jobs and experienced crisis like financial insufficiency and being isolated from our loved ones. Now we face changes to our everyday life. Changes like wearing a mask when we are outside, working from home and only being able ...[Read More]