Exploring life through faith, mindset, career, and the human journey — writing to awaken awareness and inspire purposeful living.
God doesn’t call the qualified — He qualifies the called. But beware of the Savior complex — you are not the Redeemer, just the vessel. There is a subtle but dangerous trap that often snares those with the sincerest intentions to serve God and others. It’s not pride in the…
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” — Psalm 111:10“Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” — Hebrews 12:28–29 Introduction: A Generation That Forgot…
Manila, 2006 Rain tapped gently against the window as Dre lay beside Clara in bed, wide awake. The scars on his arms from the accident had healed. But the scars in their marriage—the emotional ones—still ached in the quiet hours. He turned to face her. Her eyes were closed, breath…
There are moments in life that feel like the darkness has won. Not just a bad day or a rough week—but an unrelenting storm that crushes the spirit, the body, and the mind. You pray, but heaven stays silent. You apply, but doors remain closed. You serve, you sow, you…
In a world that runs on money and material gain, the Christian call to give seems countercultural. Yet giving is at the very heart of Christian discipleship. From the first offering given by Abel to the generous sacrifices of the early church, we see a consistent theme: God’s people give…
Land of Ur, 2091 BC After the big flood ended, the world was fresh and new. The time of bad people was over; their wickedness had been washed away, creating a clean earth. In this peaceful new world, God spoke directly to His followers. He called out to Abram one…
Wonderful. Let’s continue Dre and Clara’s journey with a powerful turning point in their marriage—a pivotal moment that tests the foundation they built. Tagaytay, 2004 The morning mist rolled gently across the hills as the sun stretched over the quiet town. Dre sat at the veranda of their rented cottage,…
Have you ever felt like everything in your life was on pause?You’re doing your best, trying to stay faithful, but the doors stay closed.The money dries up.The inheritance doesn’t come.The opportunities vanish just when you need them most.You begin to wonder,Is God withholding… or is He preparing? That’s where I…
I’m sure you’ve heard the story of Adam and Eve. It’s so well-known that almost everyone, unless they’re living under a rock like I sometimes feel, is familiar with it. But let me take a moment to retell the story with a bit more detail. Once upon a time, in…
Manila, 2001 In the chaos of makeup brushes, studio lights, and background chatter, Clara Santiaguel stood at the edge of the stage, scanning her script calmly like the world wasn’t pulling her in a dozen directions. She didn’t wear designer heels or flashy earrings. Just a navy-blue blouse, fitted jeans,…