There are days when loving the Philippines feels heavy… warning, this is a long post! I say that not out of bitterness, but out of honesty. We are a nation gifted with so much: natural resources, strategic location, a young population, creative minds, resilient families, and deeply relational people. Filipinos are talented, hardworking, adaptable, and … Continue reading Called to Stay, Called to Build
I was attending a Staff Convergence for Victory Metro Manila and Pastor Paolo Punzalan, Victory’s CFO, was sharing and it made me think hard. He was speaking from Deuteronomy 8:1–20, and as I listened, I felt the weight of the passage in a fresh and personal way. It was not merely a reminder about God’s … Continue reading Fear of Lack and the Formation of Faith
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it is also one of life’s greatest responsibilities. It is beautiful, but it is not easy. Over the years, whether by observation, conversations with couples, or simply reflecting on life and ministry, I have seen that marriages often break down for familiar reasons. Communication fails, trust is … Continue reading Three Reasons Marriages Fail, One Reason They Last