Hands to Heaven

Sunset Sky The bible tells that our heart is the wellspring of life. It is the seat of our inmost being, where our real identity lies. In counseling, it is my goal to go beyond words, actions, and feelings. I must find out why and how a person reacts on a certain way, merely not on a shallow basis. It is my task to go as deep as to where my counselee needs and invite me to be. On the other hand, God completely knows what heart is set on. No need for questions nor counseling, His eyes has a capacity to look directly at it. He knows every beat, every will, every pound, every yield, he knows the last reason of its cry, and how it was denied. He knows the reason of every why, and the very time of this little heart to freeze and die.             Addison Leitch said, “When the will of God crosses to the will of man somebody has to die.” Life requires countless of “little” deaths- it is where a person has to utter- no to sel...

What actually happens in Color Manila Run? A LOT OF FUN! It’s really the biggest obstacle fun run in the country, last July 30, 2017 at McKinley Hill, Taguig. Over 120,000 runners participated in various franchises; biggest number to date. They have options of choosing between race kits: 1. Deluxe - Php 950.00 includes a white race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal and color packet. 2. Trooper - Php 1,500.00 , includes a colored singlet, race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal, color packet, drawstring bag and head wear. 3. Challenger - Php 1,850.00 , includes black singlet, race bib, sunglasses, finisher’s medal, color packet, drawstring bag, head wear and a finisher’s shirt. 1. It’s a great way to invite new friends to run. However, due to the huge number of participants this year, it also contributed to killing the momentum and excitement of the fun run because you will have to wait for your turn for at least five minutes before you can do the challenge. But the...

When I talk about pain, I must say that it is truly painful, it means that it has already reached the edge of what I can bare. In my growing years, I have a very high tolerance in pain. Since I am inclined into sports and I love playing hard, hence I don’t care if my knee got scraped against the floor, or my leg or body get burn due to a long try out. I remember there were times that I have a very high fever but because I need to take the examination, I still went to my class, finish the test and stayed until noon. I don’t know why it seemed that there were those times I never noticed that I’ve been dealing a lot, it is surely because of the overflowing grace of God in my life, that if his grace is a body of water, I think I am drowning so bad. But I won’t be dwelling on the painful part of the story. I might say that it could be the most painful event that happened in my life by far. That is why it took me years before I write it down.   Amidst of those hurt, pain and ...

Good Listening fulfills three of the most deeply felt human needs, needs that cannot be fulfilled in any other way (Sullivan, 2000). Our need to ventilate out feelings; to find a healthy outlet for them. Our need for emotional intimacy And, most important of all, our overwhelming need to have our self-esteem validated and affirmed. (The Good Listener, Sullivan 2000) The ways that we Listen Poorly   - 1.       Refusing to Listen – I may not mean to blame you, but that’s exactly what my lack of interest back to you. Ex. “I’m sick of your complaints!” Or, “Not now; I don’t have time.” 2.       Pretending to Listen -This also happens a lot. One can pretend to listen to you, when he/she is not really listening at all. This approach certainly elicits shame to the other person. *There’s no wrong in asking questions. 3.     Listening without Patience - Without exercising the n...

Calligraphy by a Micah I am confuse and very sad. We haven't yet finished grieving for the loss of my father few months ago and here comes another heavy circumstance at hand .  My uncle is in Intensive Care Unit right now and his case is critical. He needs to undergo head surgery or craniotomy, his neurosurgeon has to remove a section of his skull to create an access then remove some blood. Soliciting your prayers. Lord, have mercy. Self, Listen, okay...  There may be storms and whole a lot of tears, but God will not forsake you. He can be trusted. This storm won’t last forever, and as it fades; you’ll see his glory like never before.  He is going to rebuild your broken pieces and make your life beautiful again. This is just a season and it will surely pass. His glory shall be revealed at the end of this storm. One day you’ll back and see how God has been using every pain and every heart break to make every pieces of you beautiful...

Why graduate school? Simply stated, I am just one of those people who love to learn. With lifelong passion for service and learning, pursuing a Master's Degree is impossible for me during college. It could bring a high impact on my career afterwards, though it may not necessarily an important factor but one has also to consider the financial side of it. However, I decided I was ready for challenge to pursue my interest in a more in-depth way.  Thankfully, I was granted a scholarship after my first semester, and here's how I see the hands of God move and His blessing on my chosen path.  How did you find the right program for you? I would say that academy is my second home, after graduating college, I immediately work as a Telephone counselor at The 700 Club Asia . I kept on hearing a saying that the “only way to do great work is to love what you do and do what you love.” After three years, I resign from work to do masters. I look for good school in Christian Counseli...

ATS Theological Forum “The time that will be given to His vineyard will never be wasted for every  hard work is not vain.” These are the powerful words that pushed my spirit to embrace the ministry at the very young age. This thought reminds me that God loves seeing His children serving him. Although we cannot add nor take anything that cause Him to love us more, not even how little the time we can offer, because He loves us constantly and this will never change. However, it would still be more meaningful if we serve and obey. New Testament Class  After graduation, God led me to work in a Christian NGO. I applied there as a Telephone Counselor. Fortunately, I was hired, inside the counseling center I have worked with excellent colleagues. This job actually confirmed my calling to pursue any counseling profession at the near future. After I handled several counseling cases for the past three years of experience, I have realized that counseling is a good way to ...

Every Nation World Missions Sawat –dee ka! “Blessings” Hope all is well with you and your family! Early last year, I am beginning to see a real hunger in the hearts of the    people in Non-Christian Nations. I began to think how they are restricted to open the Bible or even personally pray to Jesus. I wonder how they cope with life’s challenges without the ultimate guidance of His word. In my apprehensions, I started to pray that one day I could get out of the borders and go for Christ! This coming June 2013, the door of Thailand has opened and I will go there as a ten days missionary. I am beginning to see a need in the hearts of the people in this Buddhist Nation. I believe that the Lord has called me to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the young people of this nation. Thailand experiences a good economic growth for the past four years, however Buddhism is the   faith of 95 percent of the population, and only 0.5% are Christians. Despite the fact tha...

You can smile hiding your teeth You can dance off the beat You can stare at the beach and see the bay But is it enough just to surpass the day? You can be intimate but not secure You can kiss him and not being assure You can eat without delight But how can you say that things are just all right You can speak without the deed You can share and nothing left You can live but not being alive That is a life living in pride You can do what you wanna do You can choose friends who can go with you You can laugh out of joy Cause happiness is not always after boys A life without a purpose is a total mess Only in Christ we can be blessed Take off your mask and eat beside His chair That’s the best in life, nothing can ever compare by yours truly

The LORD is all we can trust in restoring ones life. For out of nothing He made all things. For in this world of uncertainty, He is our sure resource. He can turn something negative into something greater and enthusiastic. He can make our terrible circumstances into a fresh new start without leaving a scars from yesterday’s battle. He can turn our mourning into dancing and create beauty out of ashes. We may be wounded in the valley of our past but we must keep on moving forward for that is not our permanent address. There is still more in store if we keep this proper perspective that we are created to be the head and not the tail. He knows how difficult the journey in following Jesus’ footprints but He is also aware that in every twist and turns, or how many times we may fall there is always a Cross at the end which reminds us that once we faithfully march on His way we can be assure that we are not alone for He is right there in front reaching our hand to help...

Psychologies tell us that one of the most dramatic and life-changing events in anyone’s life and the depth of their effect upon our lives - is the experience of knowing God or spiritual conversion. Serenity I was raised in a home with pure love and concern to one another. Although my Dad was raised in a Catholic practiced (though later on Papa came to know and surrendered his life to Jesus and became a born-again Christian) , while Mom is a long-time born-again Christian, they did not fail to remind us the importance of putting Jesus in the center of our life. When I was in early childhood, Mom and Dad goes in two different churches, Mom rarely brought us with her in the service, while most of the time Dad accompanied us to hear mass. Aside from the beautiful hymns sang by the church choir, the only reason why my sister and I were so excited to go because after every mass Dad bought us ice cream . I could say that it was fun yet became beneficial, I consider my early ch...