50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 44 to 46 — Of Mission and Ministry {Plus Links for Celebrating Pentecost}

50 Days of Amazing Grace is an annual series {of short, to-the-point posts} that aims to inspire and empower you to live as an ‘Easter person,’ i.e. one who is joyful and ‘sent forth’ to proclaim the wonder of Jesus’ Resurrection. It is inspired by the Easter Season, which, for us Catholics, lasts for 50 days. … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 44 to 46 — Of Mission and Ministry {Plus Links for Celebrating Pentecost}

It is Black Saturday as I write this. Yes, I'm back after having said goodbye to you all a while back. Thank you to everyone who left comments on that post, and who also told me elsewhere that my writing matters. I did not (and still don't) actively seek affirmation for this blog but somehow, … Continue reading In the Still of the Night (Plus An Invitation)

Every Day is Valentine’s Day: In Honor of My One and Only You

This post may be a tad mushy but please bear with me. 🙂 It is Valentine's weekend after all! (Yup, I just invented that term myself, ha, ha!) Yesterday, over at Moomy Musings, my husband shared his answer to Glaiza's question: "Why Does Your Mommy Blogger Rock?" To be honest with you, I was surprised that he sent … Continue reading Every Day is Valentine’s Day: In Honor of My One and Only You

Word-filled Wednesdays: God Is with Us

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” — Matthew 1:23 God is with us. Believe it. Live like you believe it. Not just during Advent. Not just during Christmas. Every.single.day. Emmanuel. God is with us.

Truly Rich Tips: Do You Want to Earn More? Give More! {Especially to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts}

Tomorrow, Friday, November 29, it will be three weeks since Typhoon Haiyan (or Yolanda to us Filipinos) devastated certain parts of the Philippines. It has been three weeks of pain, suffering, loss and so much more for our affected countrymen. But it has also been three weeks of witnessing the beauty of bayanihan, of seeing the resiliency … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: Do You Want to Earn More? Give More! {Especially to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts}

Keep Christ in Christmas Blog Link-Up Year 2

I am so happy to announce that we are holding the Keep Christ in Christmas Blog Link-Up again this year. Last year, I was inspired (by God's grace) to come up with the idea of a Keeping Christ in Christmas Blog Carnival, which I co-hosted with my friends Erika of Raising (and Teaching) Little Saints, … Continue reading Keep Christ in Christmas Blog Link-Up Year 2

Truly Rich Tips: How to Hold a “Page of the Lord” Ceremony for Your Son

Our eldest turned seven years old last month. Here in the Philippines, when a child turns seven, the usual custom or tradition is to throw a bonggacious (extravagant) party in honor of the celebrant. However, since we are a frugal family and we also believe in simple, meaningful celebrations, usually DIY ones, we opted not to … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: How to Hold a “Page of the Lord” Ceremony for Your Son

What I Struggle With Every Day

Yesterday, I posted this on my Facebook page: I wanted to remind myself that my life — this "truly rich" life I claim to have now — only exists because of His grace. I have actually been meaning to write a post about just how dirty and muddy my life used to be. I'll get around … Continue reading What I Struggle With Every Day

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