The BER months have begun! Happily, I can smell some delicious food, feel the cool breeze, and am eager to go gift shopping and wrapping. Aren't you? On the other hand, the economic impact of the pandemic was devastating to all of us. As a result of this effect, we are forced to make drastic... Continue Reading →
How to Know if God is in our Hearts
It is an ultimate question of every believer - how to know if God is in my heart? It’s my question too. As a believer, we want to make sure that somehow, even at as tiny as pixie dust, there’s a chance that God is in our hearts. If God is in our hearts, there... Continue Reading →
Christmas and Me
Every year on December 25, many Christians celebrate Christmas. Christmas is the celebration of our Lord Jesus Christ's birth. On the other hand, as a former Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) member, I was raised to believe that December 25 is not the birth date of Jesus. I grew up knowing that Christmas is not a... Continue Reading →
Tolerance means Benevolent
My home blog project was born in the year 2019. One of its foundations is to bring awareness and value to tolerance. Others say that tolerance is an unfavorable attitude because it means bearing something painful or unkind. But, I believe that tolerance has more to this ordinary table than meets the eye. Tolerance means... Continue Reading →
8 Novel Christmas Gifts
Hey Lounger! Christmas is quickly approaching. Isn't that exciting? I understand that some of us are still struggling and wondering how to celebrate Christmas and Holidays, especially if the world's health crisis strikes the family. It's hard, emotionally traumatic, and heartbreaking if we lost one or more family members because of COVID-19. But hey, we are here! We can still show... Continue Reading →
4 Habits to Master Your Fasting
"Yet even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;" - Joel 2:12 Fasting is a powerful means to empower spiritual growth. Through fasting, we can purify our souls. Fasting leads us to repentance and brings us to the proximity of our God Almighty. As a... Continue Reading →
4 Ways to Celebrate Christmas amid COVID-19
Happy September, Lounger! Yes! It's the start of "Ber Months," which means it's seasons greetings! But wait! This year's Christmas is unprecedented because of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is unceasingly striking every part of the world, taking many lives, stopping economies, and building an invisible wall amongst us. As a believer, can COVID-19 stop us from... Continue Reading →
I Will Cure You
Jeremiah 3:22 “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” What a remarkable passage! This passage reminds us of the priceless amount of love our Creator bestowed upon us. Even if we do not understand or accept His words, even if we fail to recognize His presence, and even if we constantly wrong Him... Continue Reading →
Forgiveness
Story of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! 23 “Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date... Continue Reading →