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The Resolution

In the movie Courageous, five men made a vow to honor God in how they lead their families. They signed the following resolution in the presence of a pastor, their wives and their kids. They hung the signed resolution on the wall of their house as a reminder. They promised to keep each other accountable. They challenged … Continue reading »

Parenting and the Power of Words

Words are powerful. Words can cause hurt or bring healing. It can uplift or discourage the spirit. It can bring peace or cause strife. It can inspire or deaden a heart. Words can make a big difference in a family. Observe your conversations at home. What is your favorite topic at mealtimes? Do you just talk … Continue reading »

On Working Overseas (Part 4): Recommended Response

In my previous posts, we looked at some of the questions a couple need to discuss when considering working overseas. We also surveyed some passages from the Bible that should direct our decision making in this area. We have also seen from experience and research that there are more losses than gains for the family … Continue reading »

On Working Overseas (Part 3): Weighing Gains and Losses

Besides the biblical principles for marriage and family I mentioned in the previous post, the believer must also weigh carefully the benefits of leaving compared to the losses the family may incur as a result of prolonged separation. So what can be possibly gained from working overseas: If the family is in huge debt, the … Continue reading »

Steadfast Hope in Uncertain Sorrow

Before 2011 ended, my husband and I received a bad news about our financial investment. We lost a huge amount of money. We are not sure if we can regain what we lost. We had planned to use the money to build our home. But God has a different plan. I don’t know what it … Continue reading »

Lessons for the Not-so-Little Princess

A few days before Christmas, I received a call from a former colleague asking if I wanted to cover an event of Habitat for Humanity. I agreed, thankful for the opportunity to work and visit Baseco, an urban poor community in Manila. The event was Habitat’s disaster response, distributing home repair kit to families whose houses … Continue reading »

“As for Me and My House”

Here’s another song by John Waller. It is more than a song, though; it is a call for every family (especially the father) to commit to serve the Lord together. Like in Joshua’s time: Now therefore fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served … Continue reading »

“The Marriage Prayer”

Are you praying for yourself, for your spouse and for your marriage? What are you praying for? I hope this song by John Waller might help. Father, I said till Death do us part I want to mean it With all of my heart Help me to love you More than I love her Then … Continue reading »