The Rest of the Weaned Child
August 29, 2021
It has been said that ‘Humility is a virtue that one lost when one thinks that he has it.’ How would you respond when a person say: “I am humble.”? Hmmm… not a picture of
To Eat or Not To Eat
August 29, 2021
Is it alright to eat food sacrificed to idols?This is a dilemma for which I am glad I do not have to face because I grew up in a Christian home and married into a
Steamed Yellow Fish
August 27, 2021
Fish is a good source of protein. Steaming is a healthy way of cooking. Here’s the recipe for my home-cooked steamed yellow fish Ingredients: 1 Yellow fish, 1 piece onion, slices of ginger, pieces of
Being a Joy to Others; Not a Kill-joy
August 27, 2021
Am I a KJ? Kill-joy: it used to be a popular term describing a person who is no fun at all. Why? Because he kills joy – he pours cold water on the excitement and
Dancing Lessons in the Pandemic
August 14, 2021
I wrote this piece 8 years ago today. But its lessons apply today more than ever – even we can no longer dance together physically because of Covid. I learn anew what it means to
Musings on the Days of our Lives
August 13, 2021
Born in the year of the rat, my mother-in-law passed away on 8/9/2020 at 96 (in the lunar calendar, that would be 97). She survived a bout of pneumonia (diagnosed on 4/9/2020) in the first
True Christian Living
August 11, 2021
Christian handbook on righteous living… written by Paul to the Christians in Rome…. as applicable to modern Christians as in their days. Read and apply. Romans 121 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters,
Musings on Depression and Anxiety
August 10, 2021
Many are anxious and depressed today. Mental health challenge is a reality… more so today than ever before. It sure does not help a depressed person (especially when he’s a follower of Jesus, and already
Bland or Salty… too bland or too blunt?
August 8, 2021
Have you tasted food without salt? Walang lasa… bland… no spice, no life… boring… How about salty food? Di rin pwede.. it’s bad for the kidneys; no good for the liver either. Hubby’s dad used
Story of the Mayanas
August 5, 2021
This dark maroon mayana plant is one of my joys each time I visit my babies. I noticed how it’s leaves grew big n lush as I watered it with rice wash. Its lone stem