Krizzia came from an OFW family. When she was young, their family migrated to Dubai. Her father had a good job and they had a luxurious lifestyle. But, all this ended when her father got ill and her parents had to return to the Philippines. Krizzia, with her three sisters were left in Dubai. Due to this, Krizzia was not able to go to college. After high school graduation, Krizzia was forced to wor ...[Read More]
The Gift of Forgiveness
The Gift of Never Being Alone
Real encounters with Jesus are always life changing. And they are usually unexpected. Although it is clear that Christ wants a relationship with all of us, none of us can force Jesus to talk to us or show up in our lives whenever we want him to. He comes in His own time, and in His own way. It is most often a surprise. Several months ago, I was attending a conference. I was exhausted and questioni ...[Read More]
Super Mom C’s
by Rosalind Ngo-Li Moms play a crucial role in every child’s success in school and later on, in life. Choosing a good school is one thing, but doing your part as a mother makes a whole lot of difference. How a child succeeds as a student depends on the partnership you share with the school. I am a working mom with two children, one is in Grade 4 and another one is in Grade 1. As they level up each ...[Read More]
Stop at the Red Light!
An interview with Sur del Rosario, Senior Pastor of International Christian Service in Mandaluyong City by Joshua T. Kho Can you solve this word puzzle? As traffic lights are to motorists, and police are to the community, and guidance counsellors are to children, _________ are to peace and order. If you filled in the blank with the word, “boundaries,” you would have the right answer. Traffic light ...[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]
Family Reunions Feel so Good
The fortune-teller predicted a bad future for me. I’m beginning to feel na kahit anong gawin ko, it will result to bad fortune. What will I do para mabago ang aking kapalaran?
Strength from Above
Ed Madrid had big dreams for his family. He and his wife Buen had four children. Ed was a government employee, and Buen worked in a bank. They were able to buy a house and lot in a subdivision; they owned other property, businesses and cars. Their children went to private schools. Life was great! But, all Ed’s dreams were crushed when, in November 2001, Buen was diagnosed with breast cancer, stage ...[Read More]
How to Tell if Your Child was Raped
It is quite alarming that rape cases are fast becoming part of the daily news.
Budgeting – How I learned it!
I kept glancing at my paycheck hoping the figures would change, but I knew they wouldn’t. My heart started to race and my mind began to calculate how we could make this last another fifteen days. Rent, food, allowance and utilities, I felt anxious.
Is Honesty Still the Best Policy?
From nation-shaking issues to our everyday lives, we struggle in areas of honesty. Honesty in money matters is an exercise of faith. When we acknowledge God provides, our mindset won’t be that God is merely watching for our missteps.