“…learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart…” (Matthew 11:29) Have you ever committed a big blunder and were forgiven so graciously for it? I have. Last night, my wife and I braved the heavy downpour of rain as well as the terrible EDSA traffic to travel from Cubao all the way … Continue reading Cushion the Blow
The Fighter
Yesterday was one of the longest days of my life. It began with an unexpected phone call in the middle of the night. With a tremble in her voice, my sister told me that my father suffered a cardiac arrest. He was successfully revived but remained unconscious. I frantically stuffed whatever I can inside my … Continue reading The Fighter
Making Your Passion Your Mission
Ever wondered why you are somehow good with numbers but not with words? Or you seem to have no patience with generalities but always have an eye for details? Or you get restless working behind a desk and always seem “on the go”? Or you get tired more quickly with theories and get all excited … Continue reading Making Your Passion Your Mission
The Yardstick of Success
At the beginning of every year, people often look back…some with a cheer and some with a sigh. If you have been sighing because you feel you have not advanced in life as much as you would have wanted to, then maybe this piece is for you. I believe that the measure of success varies … Continue reading The Yardstick of Success
Amaze Him with Your Faith!
There are only a few moments in the Bible when people amazed God with their faith. There was the Samaritan woman who compared herself to a “dog” and was willing to “eat the crumbs from the master’s table”. There were the friends of the paralytic who displayed relentless faith by boring a hole through the … Continue reading Amaze Him with Your Faith!
Wishes vs Dreams
During my 13th birthday years ago, I made a wish to have the first ever released “Air Jordan” shoes. In those days in the Philippines, when you wished to own an “Air Jordans”, you might as well wish for the moon. (This is where the Filipino phrase “Suntok sa buwan” comes from.) In the first … Continue reading Wishes vs Dreams
No Substitute for You
Recently, while driving home from one of our one-to-one dates, I struck a conversation with my eldest daughter Robelle. “Robelle,” I said “do you think we’re rich?” “No.” was her quick reply (she didn’t even think about it). “Well, do you want us to be richer?” She shrugged, “We have everything that we need Pang…Why … Continue reading No Substitute for You
Sin and Self-Respect
A few days ago, I was told by a police officer to remove my car from where I was supposed to park because no one was allowed to park there. I looked outside my car window and saw that there was also another car parked along the same area. I respectfully asked the police officer, … Continue reading Sin and Self-Respect
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