If there is any place I want to be forever, I want to be in the "Lofty Place." While the lofty place is a common phrase, I first used it when I wrote "Summer …
Smile for All Things Happen with a Purpose
And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) Everything that happens in your …
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Remember the Tsunami After the 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan
We can only imagine the terror and destruction that Japan's people felt many years ago when the 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on 12 March 2011. As I …
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Awakened! (My Heart Rejoices)
Lyrics by MTFKMusic by Jonan CastillonVocals by Jen Joy Gandola My heart rejoices in song O Lord,My soul is glad and full of joy,My lips shall praise your goodness and …
Learning with the Mangyans
Summer 1999 was a very memorable summer for me. I had the chance to live with a Mangyan tribe from April 19 to May 4, 1999. The three-week exposure with the …
My Moonlight Sonata
I squatted on the bamboo table in front of the kindergarten building. Everything around me reflected a dull pale glow. The rustling of mahogany leaves added an excellent …
