BREAK LIKE A GLOWSTICK
By Jonathan Yabut
Learning is not "I need to know everything." Learning includes unlearning. It's also about admitting that you were wrong, and…
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BREAK LIKE A GLOWSTICK
By Jonathan Yabut
Learning is not "I need to know everything." Learning includes unlearning. It's also about admitting that you were wrong, and it's ok to change your mind. There are two kinds…
Offer Your Work to God
by Bo Sanchez I’ve met Christians who hate their job and think that when we enter Paradise, there’s no such thing as work. They think heaven is one grandvacation, and…
Because of Jesus
by Bo Sanchez One day, three guys were convicted of a serious crime, and all were sentenced to ten years in solitary confinement. But they were allowed to bring one…
Pray. Fast. Give.
by Bo Sanchez How many of you are excited about summer? We all are! But before summer comes, there is a “season” in the Church when we remember Jesus who…
The Lord’s Assets
by Ariel Driz Jesus is a big-time investor—no, not in crypto, forex, or stocks, although He owns them all. He doesn’t trade gold, silver, and equities in derivatives or in…
The Happiness in Stillness
by Fr. Fiel Pareja There are many noises in our day-to-day lives. On social media, there’s a lot of noise, especially with the national elections coming up in the Philippines.…
Real Man Revolution
by Marianne Mencias “Your heart is not a toy, but if you want it broken, give it to a boy.” We find this statement funny but doesn’t it hold so…
Pinaka Malalim na Dahilan kung Bakit Single ka pa rin
by Velden Lim Mabalik tayo sa tanong na nais sagutin ng librong ito, “Kung hindi ka pangit, bakit single ka pa rin?” Answer: Kasi naniwala ka sa limang kalokohang ito.…
Be Attractive: The Top 11 Attraction Secrets Are In Your Hands
by Bo Sanchez (Judith)… washed her body with water, and anointed it with rich ointment. She arranged her hair and bound it with a fillet, and put on the festive…
Recognize Him In The Ordinary
By Rissa Singson Kawpeng When I was young, I thought I encountered God by doing things that were holy and religious: like going to church, attending prayer meetings, doing kind…
Speaking of Mary: All the Questions You Did or Didn’t Even Think of Asking About Our Mother
By Rev. Fr. Melvin P. Castro When is she first mentioned by name in the Bible? She is mentioned by name for the first time in the Gospel narratives of…
The Great Pause
Great Pause by Marjorie Duterte It’s been fifteen years since I had my last romantic relationship. I stopped getting into one when I heard God whisper to my heart, “Tama…
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety in the Midst of Uncertainties
Overcoming Stress and Anxiety By Reng Morelos Our four-year-old grandson, Joseph, has lately been praying for people’s mental and physical health. Our family found it so cute that somebody his…
God Is with You Wherever You Are
God Is with You By Randel Serrano Before the year ended, I received a message from the son of one of our attendees at The Feast Sangandaan, Caloocan. They used…
The Seven Fatherly Characteristics of Saint Joseph’s Heart
Saint Joseph's Heart By Fr. Dennis Paez, SDB We know him by name but know very little about him. All the evangelists mentioned him even if they probably had never…
Earn and Serve
Earn and Serve By Bo Sanchez I have very few talents. I don’t know how to cook, how to dance, how to write a computer program, or how to solve…
Gifted to Give: Pope Francis and the Call to Mission
Gifted to Give By Joel Jason In his message, Pope Francis praised the Filipino Catholics’ vibrant and faithful treasuring of the Christian faith and challenged the faithful to continue to…
Help Yourself to a Healthy Home
By Paolo Galia We often hear that “our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.” I never fully understood what this meant until I realized the impact it has…
Mindfullness: Be in the Moment
Be in the Moment By Isis Umali I guess there’s more to life than just being down here on the ground crawling, rushing, and competing with other crawlers to eat…
Tips on How to Kick-Start Vlogging
How to Kick-Start Vlogging By Niño and Erika Ventura We are content creators of the Youtube basketball channel called “HypeStreetball.” This channel currently has 333,000 subscribers and millions of hits.…
Handy Guide for Business Starters: Where do I register?
By Rowena B. Cequeña To be considered legitimate, your business must be duly registered with the appropriate government agency. Otherwise, you will encounter problems, because just about every procedure in…
Delish Carousel: Vegan Is the Opposite of Boring
Vegan Is the Opposite of Boring By Rhoshniyan Sudario At the age of fifteen, I started Delish Carousel because I wanted people to have a healthier lifestyle and to also…
Handy Guide for Business Starters: What form of business enterprise should I choose?
By Rowena B. Cequeña There are four types of business enterprises that you can choose from. These are: sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and cooperative. The basic features of each form…
Take the Best Pain Medicine
By Rissa Singson Kawpeng Do you know that many of the patients in the hospitals in America are there because of psychosomatic illnesses? This means that the sickness of their…
Working Out Works With God
Working Out By Pael Bustamante Have you ever dreamt about having six-pack abs? Or an Instagram-worthy beach body photo? Or even just losing a few pounds before summer that you…
Why Forty Days?
Why Forty Days? By Bo Sanchez The Gospel says, “For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry” (Matthew 4:2). Why forty? Why not thirteen or eighteen…
How I Met Jesus
Met Jesus By Bo Sanchez As a kid, I remember my dad putting his arm around my shoulder and saying, “You’re my favorite son.” “Gee, Dad, thanks,” I’d say, feeling…
Follow Pope Francis, Follow Jesus
By Bo Sanchez Pope Francis has been preaching about God’s extravagant mercy. He proclaimed 2016 as the Year of Mercy. In his book titled The Name of God Is Mercy,…
The Two Thieves: Don’t Let Insecurity Steal Your Identity
By Kristine Taton Many women find it hard to be confident, to feel good about themselves. We tend to compare ourselves with what we see online—the women who seemingly have…
The Woman of Revelation 12
Woman of Revelation 12 By Ed de Vera Who is the Woman in Revelation 12? As Catholics we readily say Mary, Mother of Jesus. Yet, other Christian traditions disagree, contending…
Growing a Dynamic Prayer Life
Growing a Dynamic Prayer By Stephen I. Nellas I learned from Father John Bartunek, a Catholic convert who became a priest, that prayer can be nurtured so it can have…
Love The Poor
Love The Poor By Dina Pecaña In his play titled A Woman of No Importance, Oscar. Wilde wrote, “Who, being loved, is poor?” If only people believed this to be…
A Simple Lenten Plan
Lenten Plan by Fr. Bob McConaghy Ash Wednesday signifies the start of the Lenten season. It’s the time when many Catholics make promises or offer sacrifices to God. “Lord, I’ll…
Made for Love
Made for Love by Marjorie Duterte I used to be afraid of traveling in a plane, but now I enjoy it because it reminds me that I am going to…
How Do You Fall In Love Again: An exercise from courage to trust
Fall In Love Again by Rissa Sinsong Kawpeng There are people who find it hard to fall in love again. After bleeding through a difficult relationship and surviving an even…
When God Says Not Yet
By Marj Duterte When my college blockmate got married this year, I became the last single woman standing in our group of friends. As they all went home, I felt…
Managing Your Salary Wisely
Splurging on clothes, gadgets, and travel has never been so easy with the many irresistible discounts both in the malls and online. Before you know it, you’ve spent most of…
The Location of All Success
Location of All Success by Bo Sanchez One day, I did my morning exercise in Manila Memorial Park in Sucat, Parañaque. They say it’s one of the largest cemeteries in…
God’s Image of You
Gos's Image of You by Joel Saludares I was working on a Saturday when I asked my wife, Agirl, for a favor. I needed her to do an online transfer…
The Fresh Start Effect
Fresh Start Effect by Rose Fres Fausto Before the eventful year of 2020 ended, we saw a lot of memes wishing for it to endalready, as if all our 2020…
Holiday Boost Your for Well-Being
Holiday Boost By Elle Z. Silvestre This year’s Christmas will be very different from how we’ve always celebrated the season. Many wonder how our favorite holiday will play out given…
At Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays by Michele S. Alignay, PhD I celebrated my birthday in August, still in community quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to the previous years when…
Temptations Don’t Come Alone
Temptation Don't Come Alone by Bo Sanchez I’d like to share a simple story of a recent temptation. If you’re an entrepreneur, you might relate with this. I run two…
See Yourself The Way God Sees You
Announcement: God sees your goodness. God sees your beauty, your strength, your light— because He’s your Creator. He knows the amazing stuff He put in you. The Bible says He…
The Joy of Being Single
Joy of Being Single by Cybill Bayto Loneliness—it’s a word that most of us think of when we talk about being single. “Are you still single?” a friend asked. I…
Your Trial Holds Treasure: How Can You Turn Your Annoyance Into Allies?
Your Trial Holds Treasure by Rissa Singson Kawpeng Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a kitchen goddess who reigned in Kitchen Kingdom. Kitchen Kingdom…
Generation Tiktok: The Positive and Negative Effects
Generation Tiktok By Shellie Anne Javier-Follero When the enhanced community quarantine was announced in March 2020, some of us thought of ways to fight boredom and to keep sane. Some…
Stay Well in Time of Pandemic
By Gina Verdolaga Being healthy in mind, body, and spirit is the only treasure worth having these days where millions of people are getting sick because of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
God Design You to Bounce
God Design You to Bounce by Bo Sanchez Have you noticed? Many of your problems don’t disappear overnight. Your pimples don’t disappear overnight. Your dandruff doesn’t disappear overnight. Even your…
The Way You Look At Yourself
Way You Look At Yourself by JPaul Hernandez The amazing wedding band played the Frank Sinatra song “The Way You Look Tonight” as the bride and groom were having their…
Simple Stress Relievers in the Midst of Uncertainty
Simple Stress Relievers by Dr. Didoy Lubaton The world is changing. With the pandemic going on, it has changed the way we work, our lifestyles, and our usual routine. If…
Brave Heart: Why God Entrusts Us with Trials
Brave Hearts by Aryzsa Lado Back in college, I took up accountancy and dreamt of becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) someday. My plans were set and laid out in…
Often, God Leads Us To the Desert
This story begins by saying, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil” (Matthew 4:1). Huh? Why will the Spirit do…
KERYGMA BOOKS WINS CARDINAL SIN CATHOLIC BOOK AWARD
Kerygma Books’ Grace Anatomy: Life Strategies for Life’s Tragedies by Rissa Singson Kawpeng bagged the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA) in the Inspirational Category. The awarding was held on…
5 Tips on Having More Joy
Having More Joy by Bo Sanchez and Dr. Didoy Lubaton Your mind has the power to command what your body will feel. The body is the communicator of what’s going…
Adulting Tips for 2019: Alternative Income Options
Why do you need to sell a product or service even if you think you’re not a sales person? Because selling something can give you big rewards. It’s a job…
Do You Believe That the Rich Won’t Enter Heaven?
Do You Believe That the Rich Won’t Enter Heaven? by Bo Sanchez Again, I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle…
Why I Love Being Catholic: Because of Our Heavenly Family
Why I Love Being Catholic: Because of Our Heavenly Family by Bo Sanchez “We’re on the field and the stands are packed with the saints who are constantly rooting us…
Four Principles of One-on-One Discipleship
In applying all that you have read about these three stories, there are some principles that can help give structure and add effectiveness to what you are doing. 1. “As…
Kerygma Academy Opens Its Doors through Writing 360°
Kerygma Academy Opens Its Doors through Writing 360° By Krizelle R. Talladen Photos by Ryan Nacario Picking the brains and tapping the expertise of three powerful, impactful, and bestselling authors,…
Choosing What Investment Is Right for You
Choosing What Investment Is Right for You by Rex Mendoza Many people ask, “What is the best financial instrument out there?” You think there is such a thing? Always remember…
Jesus: My Ultimate Weightlifter
Jesus: My Ultimate WeightlifterBy Hidilyn Diaz as told to Maymay R. Salvosa I took a deep breath before lifting the 112-kilogram barbell. It was the second round of the 2016…
WHY I LOVE BEING CATHOLIC REASON #5: Because of our Love Meal with Sinners
WHY I LOVE BEING CATHOLIC REASON #5: Because of our Love Meal with Sinners by Bo Sanchez “Since Christ Himself has said, ‘This is My Body,’ who shall dare to…
#BOOMOUCH: Throwback ng mga Kwentong Heartbreaks
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11 …
Is It Possible to Have the Wealth of a Millionaire and the Heart of a Monk?
Then the Lord your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands... Deuteronomy 30:9 This is unlike any other book you’ve ever read about money.…
Wasting Time Gracefully
Whenever I look at You, Lord, I feel a peaceful presence — such that I feel when I’m with a calm, loving and accepting person. You’re Someone I want to…
When Life Is Unfair
“Humble beginnings and a difficult past are blessings in the making.” (Francis Kong, while discussing the root of his success) When I was sixteen, I ran into a couple of…
How to Pursue Problems with Peace
How to Pursue Problems with Peace by Bo Sanchez Problems and stress are not the same. You’ll always have problems. Solve one problem and a new one takes its place.…
Why People Lack Abundance
Why People Lack Abundance by Bo Sanchez If you’ve been hearing me preach for some years, you would have heard me say before, “Growth is only found outside your comfort…
‘I Make All the Money—Why Don’t They Show Me Respect?’
“Money can’t buy me love.” (The Beatles, from the song Can’t Buy Me Love) Do you know the phase that children tend to go through which parents dread the most?…
‘Why Do the Kids Today Have It So Easy?’
“In life there are no shortcuts to joy. Anything that is worth pursuing requires us to suffer just a little bit.” (Chris Burkard, March 2015, TED Talk: “The Joy of…
Dark, Dirty, and Dangerous
Dark, Dirty, and Dangerous by Bo Sanchez One day, as part of investigating various companies in the stock market, I had to study about gold mines. My friend told me,…
Are You Ashamed of Who You Are?
Are You Ashamed of Who You Are? by Bo Sanchez There are people who feel that they don’t deserve to ask for anything. That’s why I like the story of…
God’s Burden Is Light
God’s Burden Is Light Bo Sanchez I’d like to zero in on Jesus’ words, “My burden is light.” If you notice, those two words don’t fit each other, much like…
What’s It Like to Die?
What’s It Like to Die? by Fr. Bob McConaghy At three o’clock in the morning last week, I got a text message from the United States that one of my…
Why Jesus Had to Endure Forty Days in the Desert
We go through the Lenten season every year but we overlook the fact that the very first one who ever went through this time was Jesus. Why did He have…
A Simple Lenten Plan by Fr. Bob McConaghy
A Simple Lenten Plan Ash Wednesday signifies the start of the Lenten season. It’s the time when many Catholics make promises or offer sacrifices to God. “Lord, I’ll stop visiting…
When God Says No by Fr. Bob McConaghy
When God Says No by Fr. Bob McConaghy Robert H. Schuller wrote a book, Positive Prayers for Power-Filled Living, where he talked about the different ways God answers our prayers.…
#3 Na Kalokohan Tungkol sa Pag-Ibig: Naniniwala Ka Sa Spark
Isang araw, may isang kaibigang babae na lumapit sa akin. Sabi niya, “Velden, may nanliligaw sa akin, mabuting tao, maganda ang trabaho, responsable, may itsura, mapagmahal sa pamilya, at higit…
#4 Na Kalokohan Tungkol sa Pag-Ibig: Naniniwala Ka Na Marriage Will Make You Happy
Single #1: Kumusta naman ang love life mo? Single #2: Eto parang Coke. Kung ‘di sakto, zero! Single #1: Ha, ha, ha. Ako rin! Kawawa naman talaga tayo. Buti pa…
Miracles Need a Miracle Worker
Miracles Need a Miracle Worker by Bo Sanchez When I was a young guy reading the Bible, I asked myself three questions: • Could God have rescued mankind from the…
Effective Goal-Setting in 5 Doable Steps
Tony Robbins, one of the most popular and respected motivational speakers and life coaches, shared an exercise that I found very helpful in setting and reviewing goals. I tweaked this…
Three Things Happen When You Say Wow by Bo Sanchez
Three Things Happen When You Say Wow by Bo Sanchez If you say wow more often, three wonderful things will enter your life: wealth, wisdom, and welcome. 1. Wealth When…
Three Requisites for Success
Is life all about fulfilling your needs? Must you simply relax and take it easy after your needs are covered? You’re definitely not optimizing yourself if you live this way.…
The Ugly Side of Quitting Your Job
I never regretted my decision to quit my job. It’s been one of the best, happiest, and most rewarding decisions I’ve made. I thank God every day for the opportunity…
Pangit Ba Ako? Bakit ‘Di Ako Crush ng Crush Ko?
Yung totoo? Pangit ba ako? Bakit ‘di ako crush ng crush ko?” ‘Yan ang madalas na tanong ng karamihan ng mga single sa akin, mapababae man o lalaki. Tuwing tinatanong…
The Worst Sin in the World
In a small town in America, there was an old barber who was kind and wealthy. One day, a florist got a haircut. He was about to pay when the…
Tender Laws, Tender Love
Tender Laws, Tender Love by Arun Gogna Imagine for a moment that there are no rules governing traffic. No stoplights. No signs. No lanes. No policemen. You can just go…
Beware of Passion Killers
Perhaps one of the most obvious signs that our passion for work has waned is when we start to feel the Monday morning blues. Most demotivated people do not look…
A Longing for Home by Rissa Singson Kawpeng
A Longing for Home Where do you Run to When You're Hurting or Afraid? By Rissa Singson Kawpeng One day, I got an email from a friend. He confessed that he…
Loving God with Everything
Loving God with Everything by Arun Gogna One day, I visited a friend of mine who has a store in Baclaran. I was shocked when I saw the two statues…
One August Day… When Jesus Appeared to Me
One August Day… When Jesus Appeared to Me by Chay Santiago Last March, Tess Atienza, Kerygma managing editor, assigned me to write an article for Seasons column this August. I…
The Healing Power of Love (It Goes Beyond Emotional)
The Healing Power of Love (It Goes Beyond Emotional) by Rissa Singson Kawpeng I heard this from a priest during a weekday Mass. He spoke about a married couple who…
Heal Others with Your Wounds by Bo Sanchez
Heal Others with Your Wounds by Bo Sanchez Have you ever experienced God’s comfort? I have. A lot of times. When I was in my 20s, I fell in love with…
You Are a Friend of God by Bo Sanchez
One day, a man came up to me and asked, “Did you come up with Kerygma?” “Yep,” I said, “Started it way back in 1990.” “And after that, you published…
God Is Not Just in Your Spiritual Life
Key Message: Once upon a time, I thought God wanted me to focus on Him and forget everything else. Today, I realize God wants me to focus on Him and…
I Am Still Here, I Am Not Gone
“How’s your mom?” This is a question I often get from Mom’s close friends especially during Christmas. They then say, “We’ll visit her one of these days.” Regrettably, none of…
The Beast to Her Beauty
If you really want to know how you look, ask a person with Alzheimer’s disease. They say that there are no medications to control their lack of social appropriateness. Eventually,…
Dismantling Solo Parenting Myths
I went over the notes I made on Fr. Dennis Paez’s recollection talk that I previously mentioned. I’d like to include here the myths he dismantled about solo parenting. When…
Solo Parents, is Fear Harassing You?
Dear Fear, I have received complaints that you have been harassing my children, my dear solo parents. They said you are haunting them with the specter of an unprepared death,…
How to Know Your Anointing
After taking off King Saul’s armor, David did something else… Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch…
Each Night, I Couldn’t Sleep. I Was Afraid God Would Throw Me to Hell…
But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, most loving and true. – Psalm 86:15 Jeff Abiera is not your typical missionary. First of all,…
Not the God of Your Imagination
Lord, make me humble — humble enough to live life without self-inflicted pressure, force or restraints; humble enough to let everything move in its natural pace; and humble enough to…
Faith It Till You Make It by JPaul Hernandez
In 2010, I found the courage to run my first 10-kilometer marathon. I did it with my friend, Kimmy. Both of us were confident that it would be easy because…
I Love Me, First: 4 Ways to Love Yourself As a Solo Parent
Loving yourself first may seem like a selfish, self-centered concept, but in Matthew 22:39, Jesus declared it as part of the second greatest commandment — “Love your neighbor as yourself.”…
Forgive Yourself
“Just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.” (Colossians 3:13) A woman came to confess her sins before a priest.The priest noticed that she had been there before…
VALENTINE READING LIST
Kerygma Books Valentine Specials Presents: YOUR VALENTINE READING LIST Because you are worth loving. Kerygma Books is one with you in celebrating Valentine's Day! And to make V-day a…
Bakit Gusto Nating Balikan ang Lugar Kung Saan Tayo Nasaktan? by Ate Poma
Bakit Gusto Nating Balikan ang Lugar Kung Saan Tayo Nasaktan?
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” - Proverbs 4:23 Bakit Gusto Nating Balikan ang Lugar Kung Saan Tayo Nasaktan? By Ate Poma…
The Guts in Crucial Family Conversations
“If I really want you to know who I am, I must tell you about my stomach (gut-level) as well as my head.... It is these feelings, on these levels…
What Drives You? Fear or Love?
Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here.” - Marianne Williamson “There is no fear in love but perfect love casts out fear.” - 1…
How to Treat Toxic Stresses
To heal toxicity, you need to DETOXIFY. The body has built-in mechanisms to release toxins from the body, namely: sweating, urinating, bowel movement and exhaling. Example of activities that promote…
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To Be Rich or Poor Is Not the Most Important Question in Life
“The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hands to.” - Deuteronomy 28:8 To Be Rich or Poor Is Not the Most…
Surviving Solo Like a Pro: How to Face and Fight the Fears of Solo Parenting
Hey, Solo moms out there! Are you on the verge of losing your marbles? Are you a newbie to this journey and still trying to find your way? Or maybe…
MAN CAVE MOVEMENT 3.0
What's like to be a real man? A man who is not afraid to try, to fail, and to try again. A man who takes responsibility for his actions. A…
God Doesn’t Make a Big Deal Out of Your Weaknesses and Failure by Bo Sanchez
“You alone created my inner being. You knitted me together inside my mother. I will give thanks to you because I have been so amazingly and miraculously made. Your works are miraculous, and my soul is…
Obedient Boys Have Pogi Problems Too
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 Obedient Boys Have Pogi Problems Too by Migs Ramirez I used to ask God why he…
Mga Dapat Iwasan Para Maging Successful ang Susunod na Relationship Mo
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” - Proverbs 4:23 Mga Dapat Iwasan Para Maging Successful ang Susunod na Relationship Mo By Ate…
Planning the Solo Life
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” - Psalm 20:4 Planning the Solo Life by Lella Santiago “The difference between those who…
The Four Most Common Broken Fences in Your Life
“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” - Proverbs 4:23 The Four Most Common Broken Fences in Your Life by Bo Sanchez …
Date and Meet New People
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” - Proverbs 18:24 Date and Meet New People by Rissa…
I Didn’t Have to Buy Clubbing Clothes
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Uncompromising: A Message from Saint John Paul the Great
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:12 Uncompromising by…
Set Your Standards and Don’t Settle for Less
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." —…
When Prayer Is Dry
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” – Psalm 145: 18 When Prayer Is Dry by Fr. Bob McConaghy…
You’re a Leader
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they…
CRAZY LOVE
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. – 1 John 4:10 CRAZY LOVE by…
Boom Nganga! (The Walang-Talent Feels)
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. – 1 Peter 4:10 Boom Nganga! (The Walang-Talent Feels) by…
When You Don’t Know What to Pray
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. – 2 Corinthians 12:9 When You Don’t…
Your Own Kind of Beautiful
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When God Doesn’t Seem to Answer
His answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in…
Ang Diary ng Single
“But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and…
Moving On Is Hard to Do (Lalo na Kung Hindi Naging Kayo!)
“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah…
6 Wrong Reasons To Push Through With Marriage
Let marriage be held in honor among all. — Hebrews 13:4 6 WRONG REASONS TO PUSH THROUGH WITH MARRIAGE By Bo Sanchez One day, a guy rode a cab. The…
Don’t Choose Ampalaya!
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy…
Valentine Blues
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Waiting for Her to Come Back
It’s been almost two years now since my wife left home. She left January 15, 2007 supposedly to look for work because at that time I didn’t have a job.…
Completing Graduate School
“I have been with you wherever you have gone… Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth.” – 2 Samuel 7:9 COMPLETING…
Emotion Comes From Motion
Show me your faith without action and I will show you my faith by my action… — James 2:18 EMOTION COMES FROM MOTION By Bo Sanchez Some people think…
A New Beginning
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The Seasons of Our Lives
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You Prophesy Your Future!
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Family Ministry
Jesus said, “...and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. – Mark 1:17-18 FAMILY MINISTRY As a wife and…
Because My Hero Loves Me So Much
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Sacraments and Sacramental: Channels of God’s Love
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A Christmas People
Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing this that our joy may be complete. – 1 John 1:3-4 A CHRISTMAS PEOPLE …
His Will Above All
“So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.” – Matthew 18:14 HIS WILL ABOVE ALL When we…
The God of Requirements and Rewards
The God of Requirements and Rewards by Bo Sanchez When I was a young boy, I used to leave food on my plate. My mother tried all means to make…
Coming Soon
He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” – Matthew 8:7 Coming Soon Many years ago, I invested P1 million in a business that was being run by…
Dilly-dally Not!
For the time to reap has come… – Revelation 14:15 We travel a lot. Although my husband never complains, I know one of the things he doesn’t like about me…
Changing Your Image of God
Changing Your Image of God How We See God Affects How We Live By Bo Sanchez “Sssshhh! Quiet! God will get mad at you!” We usually hear that in church,…
Formula For A Happy Marriage
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to…
Take Your Time
There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens. — Ecclesiastes 3:1 TAKE YOUR TIME By Marc Lopez Cronus, in Greek mythology, was…
Make Others Successful
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. — Hebrews 13:16 MAKE OTHERS SUCCESSFUL By Bo Sanchez I’m a…
The Secret To Becoming Great
For he will be great before the Lord. — Luke 1:15 THE SECRET TO BECOMING GREAT By Jpaul Hernandez Solomon’s father, King David, was already weak and old. He knew…
Dreams Do Come True
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. — Psalms 37:4 DREAMS DO COME TRUE By Bo Sanchez Twenty-plus years ago, I wrote…
Long Distance Love
LONG DISTANCE LOVE By Bo Sanchez Sometimes, we have to love people from a distance. The verse above says that we can actually walk away from difficult people. Don’t stay…
Write Down Your 100 Dreams
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. — Proverbs 16:3 WRITE DOWN YOUR 100 DREAMS By Bo Sanchez There are a few things in life…
I Work From My Dining Table
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. — 1 Timothy…
No Place Too Low for God
No Place Too Low for God by Bo Sanchez “Bro. Bo, I have not seen my father smile at me,” the young woman tells me. Now in…
Freedom In Capacity
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack. – Psalm 23:1 FREEDOM IN CAPTIVITY Can you live without your cell phone? Can you…
How To Make God Your Leader
Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach. — 1 Timothy 3:2 HOW TO MAKE GOD YOUR LEADER By…
God Wants Us To Be Wealthy
"Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the power to produce wealth." - Deuteronomy 8:18 GOD WANTS US TO BE WEALTHY By Bo Sanchez…
Is Praying Supposed to be Fun?
Is Praying Supposed to be Fun?Yes, If You Use Your Own Prayer Languageby Bo Sanchez Do you struggle praying daily? I did — for years. But no matter what I…
God’s Instant Pasalubong
"Have no anxiety at all... with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God." – Philippians 4:6 GOD’S INSTANT PASALUBONG We were on our way back…
Babasagin Ko Ang Paniniwala Mo Sa Pag-ibig — Myth 1: Maghintay Ka Lang
“I hasten and do not delay keeping your commandments.” — Psalm 119:60 BABASAGIN KO ANG PANINIWALA MO SA PAG-IBIG — Myth 1: MAGHINTAY KA LANG By Bo Sanchez Let me…
Create A Masterpiece
"Your every act should be done with love." — 1 Corinthians 16:14 CREATE A MASTERPIECE By Marc Lopez A close friend of mine pastors a church. He is a naturally…
Wala Man Lang Thank You
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 WALA MAN LANG THANK YOU By JC Libiran Noong…
Are You A Real Man?
"Take courage and be a man." — 1 Kings 2:2 ARE YOU A REAL MAN? By Jpaul Hernandez It was a lazy day at work and I was ultra-bored. My…
The Power Of Expectation
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” - Ephesians 2:8 THE POWER OF EXPECTATION By…
Pimples And Miniskirts
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 3:14 PIMPLES AND MINISKIRTS By Bo Sanchez When…
May Bayad Po Ang Bata
"And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." - Matthew 18:5 MAY BAYAD PO ANG BATA By JC Libiran Noong bata pa ako, sa tuwing kasama ko…
Alamin Mo Kung Ano Ang Pumipigil Sa Iyo
"But he should ask in faith, not doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed about by the wind. For…
Antay-Antay Din Pag May Time
"When I wait, you strengthen my heart." — Psalm 27:14 Antay-Antay Din Pag May Time Wer na u? OTW (On the way) na me! Are you familiar with this text…
Live on Less
“There are two ways to get enough: one is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.”G.K. Chesterton Relish, taste, and immerse yourself in the…
Do It Anyway
“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” - General H. Norman Schwarzkopf I don’t know what…
Unlocking Your Full Potential: A Deep Dive into Rex Mendoza’s “Firing on All Cylinders”
In today's fast-paced and competitive world, achieving excellence is not just an aspiration but a necessity. Whether in our personal lives or professional careers, the ability to perform at our…