Heb 4:1  Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 

The offer of the Lord for salvation firmly stands. But it will not always be offered. There is a time that His call for rest and peace will cease, and the door of eternal destruction will be opened.  Everyone who did not heed His call to come to Jesus will go directly to that door of eternal perdition. 

And yet people would not heed His call, even if it… continue reading..

The word “lockdown” is now a household word. Most of us here in Luzon, have been experiencing it for a week already. Confinement is awful and brings a string of negative emotions. However, I observe some pleasant happenings in our neighborhood. Our house is near our subdivision park and I see a number of families now going to the park to play badminton or volleyball in the temporary net they have installed is Young and old are now making the rounds in the park’s jogging path. Small kids accompanied by their father or mother now come regularly to play in the… continue reading..

Haydee D. Lasco

My husband and I have been sponsors in countless weddings. This allowed us to witness problems that could have been avoided with enough preparation and wise planning. I have identified some of these problems and suggested some tips on how to avoid them. 

I. Problems Encountered During the Wedding Ceremony

1. Delays 

Delays seem to be the norm in most weddings. It is okay if the bride is late because guests give a big allowance for… continue reading..

Four persons accompanying a boy on a wheelchair entered a popular coffee shop in a hospital.  Once seated, an elderly man who appeared to be the grandfather, patted the boy’s head and made faces to entertain him. A petite woman – I supposed to be the mother – lovingly caressed her son’s head and kissed him from time to time. Nothing was unusual in that scene except that the boy has an enormous head. Yet, he appeared to be enveloped in love.

In a rehab clinic… continue reading..

A female therapist in the hospital’s rehab section was apologizing for something she got from the closet. Her fellow therapist dismissed her saying, “Okay lang yan, maliit na bagay”. (It’s fine, it’s nothing.)

Anticipating my moment of painful treatment (I was there for the rehab of my frozen shoulder.), I found those words comforting.

I realized that “Okay lang yan, maliit na bagay.”, is a good response to the many difficulties of life. Oftentimes we are offended by what people did or say to us. Our tendency is to magnify them causing undue emotional distress to us. But looking at them in the lens of “maliit na bagay” will dissipate… continue reading..

Passing by a charming house in my walking routine, I was startled by a loud banging sound.  It was too early for a construction work, so I thought. I got curious as to what caused the unfamiliar sound. Behind the wrought iron gate of that charming house was a woman looking at me. And she has a forlorn face.

I stopped to greet her. She motioned to me to come in. I was wondering why she could not open the gate. Then came the helper who explained to me that she is not allowed to open the gate. “She has Alzheimer’s Ate.” So, that explains it.  She wanted to get out but was… continue reading..

The Book of Ruth portrays the beautiful character of Naomi’s daughter-in-law named Ruth. When all the men in their family died, and famine was getting worse in Moab, Naomi decided to return to her native Israel. Ruth insisted in going with her saying, “your people shall be my people and your God my God”.  Ruth not only went back with Naomi, she was also willing to go the extra mile for her mother-in-law. As a Moabite, she put herself in danger and humiliation when she gleaned wheat in the field of an Israelite. Ruth humbled herself and kept going the extra mile so she and Naomi could eat and live. The story ended… continue reading..

I have been privileged and honored to have known Ophelia, my dear sister in the Lord. In the few times we’ve been together, I have seen God’s marvelous grace at work in her life. She will continue to inspire me even if she is no longer with us. For truly the “The righteous will be remembered forever” (Psalm 112:6).

She gave up a prestigious career as a medical doctor (and became the family doctor of the many), so she could care and raise up her two boys by herself. Her support to her pastor-husband was unparalled. She was the “Tabitha” of the church she loved so well. In the few times I saw her in their church, I witnessed her untiring… continue reading..

My day begins in front of my computer and I let my thoughts come alive on white space. (I do this after making our bed – nice and smooth – and after washing my gut clean with two glasses of water. The first order of the day is to write an entry on my journal. I reflect on events that happened the day before, errands I did, people I met and other things in between. All of these remind me of God’s goodness to me every single day.  

By the way, I have to tell you that my three children have left our nest and now flying high in the world of their… continue reading..

She was the “big” woman of the house with a commanding presence that tells you “You better behave!”. But it is not out of fear, but a complex mix of her personality that draws you to her. She was Rosita Diaz Lasco. Just a mention of her name triggers a heaviness that brings tears to my eyes. She died a week ago and I just miss her – my mother-in-law.

I married her eldest son when we were yet juniors  in UPLB.  Suddenly all hopes of a bright future for her son were crushed. Surely, it was not an easy emotion to dealt with. Yet, even in the early years of our marriage, I only… continue reading..