by Faith Nacarato For the second year in a row, we are celebrating Christmas season during the COVID-19 pandemic. By now everyone is feeling fatigued from the last 18 months (as of this writing it’s been 535 days of lockdown for us here in Manila). We have all experienced losses – jobs/livelihoods, loved ones, health, time, relationships, opportunities, the “old normal”. Some may be feeling like t ...[Read More]
Christmas or Pandemic? Celebrate or Complain?
Faith, Finances and Frugality in Time of Pandemic
by Hazel A.B. Javier All of us have been hit by the pandemic; some or most of us have been impacted financially. The challenge as homemakers is how to trust God in these uncertain times while trying to make ends meet. Is there an intersection where our faith meets our needs? The answer is yes, because God provides. Psalm 145:15 said, “The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food a ...[Read More]
MOMents with Kids
by Erlinda S. Apoli Time flies and kids grow rapidly! Watching them grow and accomplish one milestone after another is a fulfillment of parenthood that can never be replaced by anything else. For several years, my husband was always away because of work. Life was not easy then for a working mom like me as I tried to balance work and family, but in his absence, I managed to spend time with my kids ...[Read More]
Work at Home Mom (W.A.H.M.)
My experience working from home has been helpful this quarantine. I’ve had no problem adjusting but it became more difficult now that I have to attend to my eldest’s school needs. Before the lockdown, I would enjoy being a WAHM by going to different places. Now, this mom has nowhere to go.
Jesus’ Hands and Feet
If we can’t afford to give tons of goods, then let’s start small. Here are some Organic Home Charitable Works we can start with.
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]
Stretching Your Pesos this Holiday Season: Eight Tips for Handling Finances for the ‘Ber’ Months
by Hazel A.B. Javier Does it sometimes feel like the holidays “take” your money away and then you are left with a lot of debt the following year? Don’t lose hope, we can have an enjoyable debt-free kind of Christmas season. Here are eight tips for us who want to give our loved ones the best they deserve but also need to pay our regular bills. S-tewardship is key. All our time, talents and treasure ...[Read More]
Bagong Pag-asa
An excerpt from an interview with John Zulueta A few years ago, we had the privilege to interview Mr. John Zulueta, executive director and a full-time counselor at Bagong Pag-Asa, an organization founded by a former gay man that was transformed when he found Christ. Bagong Pag-Asa helps people struggling with same sex attraction leave their lifestyle and embrace their full identity in Christ. We f ...[Read More]
Why I Love Summer
by Reah B. Padla Summer is just around the corner. Growing up, summer meant camp time! When I was a kid, I attended VBS camp every summer. One year, camp was a wonderful experience because it was then that I came to know God. Church youth camps are special because children can learn about God’s Word in fun ways. It is where one gets to spend time with old friends and meet new ones. During the camp ...[Read More]
What Kids Need from Their Parents
by Kim Snider I was sitting in the parlor not long ago having a pedicure, and next to me was a pretty 9-year old girl getting her nails done with her mother. She told me that her daddy and mommy didn’t let her go to a lot of places that she wanted to go, or do a lot of things she wanted to do. I explained it was because they loved her and wanted to protect her. She said, “I know.” Then, she said, ...[Read More]