The Little Corners of My Life
About Me
Aside from having a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Marlene completed her Masters in Early Childhood Education with high distinction from the De La Salle University. She also has a graduate diploma in Theology from the Asian Theological Seminary.
She and Andrew celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in 2017, the same year she published her book; Standing Stones of Grace. They are blessed with 3 adult children: Hannah married to Jensen, Abigail, a medical doctor and Michelle, a BS Psych professional.
Marlene reflects and journals her insights to life from reading the Bible.
Besides writing, she loves food, film, music, dance and travel.
My Quiet Place
The Ways of the Safe and Strong
One morning years ago, I couldn’t get the car engine to start after i pushed the on button. I thought I got the wrong key. …
Jesus, the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd
The Lamb of God is one of many titles given to Jesus. What and how do saints in Christian history say and explain about Jesus …
Humbly Humiliated
Humbly humiliated… Humility is defined as lack of false pride; antonyms are conceit and vanity. Jesus is our model for living a life of humility. …
The Profile of God’s Friend: Moses
Moses, when you hear his name, what comes to mind? The baby, found by the Egyptian princess in the Nile? Crossing the Red Sea? The …
Sights and Sounds of Papa…
One of my early visions of papa is of him carrying my school bag to put beside my seat when I was in elementary. I …
The Path of Life … Regrets or Peace?
Question: Have u ever thought about how people will feel when u leave them? I have. What do I think about it? I’ve wondered and …
The Way of Hope
In an episode of the TV series of the New Amsterdam, the story of the depressed American Chinese youth, Amy who stepped off the subway …
Worship in the Ashes
Question… is it easier to sing when you are happy or sad? Happy of course! When I’m sad, or when I’m worried, there’s a lump …
A Glorious Death
“This sickness is not to end in death, but for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” …
The Contented Babe
King David does not strike me as a proud man. So I was intrigued when he said: My heart is not proud, Lord. My eyes …
Seeing Truly
Seeing Truly In John 9:1-23, Jesus healed a man born blind. This miracle story is not only about physical healing to see but also an …
From the Womb to the Tomb…
Samson, the strong man is a familiar Biblical character. He had long hair – the source of his strength. He married Delilah, the cause of …
Clouds, Skies and Horizons
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
Psalm 19:1-2 NIV
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