Allow me to welcome the year 2012 on this blog with arms wide open!
Happy New Year, folks!

Ready to face the “giants” this 2012 with no fear!
This year is going to be a great one (yes, I am claiming it in Jesus’ name!) and I am very excited to embark on a new journey. I may not know what lies ahead, but I am secure enough knowing that God is with me in this decision.
Thank you Lord for the courage! Finally, I would be able to do it soon!
I am not frightened anymore because I know in my heart that this is what you’ve always wanted me to do. This is it, Lord! I am surrendering everything to You!
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This song is my new favorite from Hillsong’s Beautiful Exchange album. I listen to it over and over again. It speaks of my desire to get to know God more and be closer to Him.
Awesome lyrics!
Love Like Fire
Artist: Hillsong
Album: Beautiful Exchange
I am desperate for Your touch
A glimpse of heaven for the glory of Your Son.
In a moment You can turn a life around
Forever to be found in You.
And I am reaching out to find
There’s nothing greater than Your love that holds my life.
Your grace and mercy that have saved me by Your blood,
And swept away my shame Oh Lord.
Chorus
Your love is like fire that burns for all to see.
My only desire,to worship at Your feet.
So let this fire consume my life.
Let Your love take me deeper
Draw me closer to where You are,
‘Cause all I want is more of You.
And I’ll surrender to Your love
Forever humbled by the message of the cross.
I stand abandoned in Your presence and Your grace,
And I’ll never be the same Oh God.
Chorus
Your love is like fire that burns for all to see.
My only desire,to worship at Your feet.
So let this fire consume my life.
Let Your love take me deeper
Draw me closer to where You are,
‘Cause all I want is more of You.
When You call I will follow.
At the cross I surrender all,
Jesus I belong to You.
I belong to You Lord
Your love is like fire that burns for all to see.
My only desire,to worship at Your feet.
Your love is like fire that burns for all to see.
My only desire,to worship at Your feet.
So let this fire consume my life.
Let Your love take me deeper
Draw me closer to where You are,
‘Cause all I want is more of You.
When You call I will follow,
at the cross I surrender all,
Jesus I belong to You.
Let Your love take me deeper,
Draw me closer to where You are,
cause all I want is more of You
When You call I will follow,
at the cross I surrender all,
Jesus I belong to You.
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This morning when I checked my email, I got a notification from one of the advertisers that I have been paid for the job I did for them two days ago. It’s the kind of job that only required me to do three things on my blog: copy, paste and publish. That was pretty easy!
But here’s the interesting part. Since they pay in U.S dollars, I had to do the conversion. Using the current exchange rate table from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines), I was able to compute the amount of what I just earned in peso.
The numbers struck me like a lightning.
Lo and behold, it’s the same amount of tithe I had given to the Lord last Sunday!
My jaw dropped in awe.
Not because God had given back what I cheerfully gave that Sunday, but because of the realization that what just happened is a living proof that God is true to His promises to all those who have faith in Him.
A blessed day to all!
I feel so blessed to be part of a church that never gets tired of reaching out to the youth – the future leaders of the next generation. Our church is not the conservative and traditional type, plus the preaching style of pastors is very easy to understand and not limited to verses in the bible — they use personal approaches, provide insightful thoughts, use real-life examples, and teach us how to apply these biblical teachings in our daily lives. Our church also has Saturday services called Spark exclusively for high school students and Touch Point for college students respectively.
So many of these young people strive hard in order to do what’s pleasing to the Lord. Some of them are in need of inspiration and increased opportunity, while some students have Christian counseling degree so they can help those suffering from life’s trials. It’s a good thing there are some excellent online christian colleges nowadays.
To God be the glory!

This picture was taken at church three Sundays ago during praise and worship. The DLP projector flashes the lyrics of the songs being sung by the Music Team for audience participation.
Honor God. Make Disciples.
Never be too busy to help.
Because helping others never goes out of style.
Let us all be the CHANGE we want to see in this world. Be a volunteer and change a life forever. There are many underprivileged kids who badly need our help and support. Click here for more information.
Special thanks to Ate Sony Dela Calzada for giving us the opportunity to spend time with these kids! May God bless you more as you continue to bless others. See you again!

At a Saturday Feeding Program in Malate

Time to eat!

My husband, Leo, playing with the kids

Volunteers Class Picture
No one should seek their own good, but the good of others. – 1 Corinthian 10:24