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When Grief Writes Songs: The Story Behind “It Is Well With My Soul”
“Horatio Spafford stood on a ship crossing the Atlantic, sailing over the spot where his four daughters had drowned. There, he wrote ‘It Is Well…
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When Overwhelmed, Look Higher
Even with years of faith behind you, do you still have days when your heart feels overwhelmed? The burdens shift—family, health, loss, uncertainty—but the ache…
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When Words Fail
When words no longer come and your heart can only sigh, prayer is still alive. God listens beyond language—He hears the longing beneath your silence.…
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Teach Me How to Live
Much of what we learn comes from our parents, friends, as well as from our own mistakes. Interestingly, we often learn more from our own…
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My Father’s Legacy – A Birthday Story
My father, fondly known as Bapa in our Kapampangan dialect (meaning Uncle or a well respected male elder), was more than a skilled driver. He…
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Peace Within the Soul
“Peace is not having no trouble—it’s having God with you in the middle of trouble. Looking back over your life, you’ve survived more than you…
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My Mother’s Love: A Birthday Story
Today is our Nanay’s (Mom’s) birthday. My mother gave our family the gift of education. She worked tirelessly, writing notes and making plans so that…
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Hope That Lifts the Heart
Discover how God fills us with overflowing hope through the Holy Spirit, even in seasons of loss and change. A devotional reflection inspired by Romans…
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Strength in Our Weaknesses
There are seasons when strength feels distant—when life slows us down through age, grief, or uncertainty. But weakness isn’t a loss. It can be sacred…
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God’s Faithfulness in Our Growing Years
What burdens—like guilt or regret—might you be carrying that God is inviting you to release? Aging is not a retreat from purpose—it’s a sacred continuation…
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Quiet Time: Finding God in Stillness
When was the last time you sat in silence—not scrolling, not planning, not rushing—just sitting with God? In a noisy world, solitude feels rare, yet…
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Resting in God’s Plan
In the later seasons of life, it’s comforting to know that every twist and turn is part of God’s divine plan. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11,…
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