Archive for category: Family

By Yay Padua-Olmedo Nick Vujicic blew into town recently, drawing SRO crowds where he spoke, with audiences chewing his every word as he testified of God’s amazing grace. Without fail, this handsome and charismatic speaker  just let rivers of tears and conviction flow simultaneously from people who suddenly realized that if this guy without arms and legs can do it, [...]

By Yay Padua-Olmedo “I want to design apps,” my grandson Joaqui recently told his mother Lucci. Joaqui  earlier declared he’d be designing cars. Quite smart—excelling in both Math and English (he devours books), he’s a ten year-old fifth-grader who’s determined to win.  He could fly to the moon if he wanted to. Of course, that’s me, Lola (grandmother) speaking! Believe [...]

by Ivy Llena In 2011 my husband nominated me to a countrywide supermom search organized by a pharmaceutical company. I tried to dissuade him by saying that I did not feel worthy to be nominated for the title. My attempt proved unsuccessful because several weeks later, I received a notice telling me that I was chosen as the winner for [...]

by Yay Padua-Olmedo I don’t know how Nanay and Tatay did it but during their time, you were an oddity if all you managed to have were one or two kids. My mother gave birth to eight children and İ could not remember her taking a leave off from work— yet she did it all. İt helped of course that [...]

by Edwin D. Arceo, CBN Asia For us hubbies, our mums are always the best mother anyone can have, period. When you have a high fever and delirious, who do you call? Your mum! You don’t call your dad, you don’t call your wife, sadly, you call your mum. We will not forget how our mothers took care of us. [...]

How the Messages You Send Your Children Today Mark Their Future My husband and I are a study in contrast. I was raised in an environment where harsh words were carelessly uttered. Cursing and bullying were daily occurrences, making me a timid and withdrawn child. He grew up being told he was bright and could do anything he set his [...]

Going to a toy store still thrills me. In fact, I don’t know who enjoys it more—my little toddler or me. As a mom, I want to give my child everything her heart desires, as long as it is within reason and within the family budget. I can’t forget the day I got Mishca her first doll. It started with [...]

When men watch porn, who are looking at? We look at naked women being intimate with men. 99.99999% of the time this woman is not our wife. Men are highly visual people when it comes to sex. That is why at the first instance of being exposed to sexual intercourse, usually through porn, many boys are hooked. Once hooked at [...]

by Edwin D. Arceo, CBN Asia Judges 14:4, “His [Samson] father and mother didn’t realize the Lord was at work in this, creating an opportunity to work against the Philistines, who ruled over Israel at that time.” If you are person with children, then you would definitely be familiar with all the struggles fellow parents have. Raising children is tough! [...]

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” -1Corinthians 6:19-20  Have you ever had one of those nightmares where your teeth fell off? I have had several [...]

She was the unloved wife. By virtue of being the older daughter, Leah was married off to a man who was in love with her younger and more beautiful sister. She was described as having weak eyes. This could mean that she was nearsighted or, as a Bible commentator bluntly said, she must have been crossed-eyed. She might not have [...]

Parenting is a daunting task, one that requires great patience, wisdom, and love. Being a mom or dad begs a certain amount of selflessness. For Christians, the mantel of parenthood commands a greater commitment because of the God-given responsibility with regard to the lives and souls of our children. Believing that God’s Word is the source of the guidance we [...]

“When the magi had departed, an angel from the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up. Take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod will soon search for the child in order to kill him.’ Joseph got up and, during the night, took the child and [...]

“This is God’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’” Jeremiah 33:3 The Message Exactly two years ago today, the pregnancy test kit that I was holding told [...]

“Young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered. Jesus however said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs.’ So He laid His hands upon them and went away.”  [...]