READ, WATCH and REFLECT: Even Jesus Needed Help

I have another confession to make: I can be a bit proud at times, meaning to say not humble. I often depend too much on my own abilities, skill and talents, and fail to depend more on God's power and provision. So, when things go wrong, I usually blame myself, and end up feeling down and depressed. Here's … Continue reading READ, WATCH and REFLECT: Even Jesus Needed Help

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 4 — Come and Worship

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: Day 4 — Come and Worship

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

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 17 — The Love for Life and The Need for Prayer {On #Gosnell + #PrayforBoston}

This will be a quick post. I had an OB check-up this morning and my doctor says I'm already 1-2 cm slightly effaced — which basically means I'm already in the early stage of labor! We had a bit of a scare though, when she checked Anne's heartbeat on her Doppler heartbeat monitor, because it … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 17 — The Love for Life and The Need for Prayer {On #Gosnell + #PrayforBoston}

50 Days of Amazing Grace — Day 12: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry

I can't believe Baby Anne will be 37 weeks already tomorrow! 🙂 We're almost there! It seems like only yesterday that I "confessed" the truth about my pregnancy and asked you all for your prayers. And now, here we are: {Do forgive the photo — hubby only used my phone to take it. ;)} Thank … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace — Day 12: Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 8 {& Saints and Scripture Sunday} — Stay in Prayer

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make known your requests to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4: 6-7   Today is Divine Mercy Sunday or the Feast of Mercy. I am so happy … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 8 {& Saints and Scripture Sunday} — Stay in Prayer