I recently chanced to become a scholar for a Musical Theatre workshop. It was more than an answered prayer since I was just hoping to learn more about theatre for a cheap price, but God had me blown away with the 100% discount. Oh, You are amazing, Lord. Anyway, there were activities that asked us... Continue Reading →
What if heaven is just a hole-in-the-ceiling away? When I was little, I had a strange dream. In that dream, I woke up and it was midnight. I stepped down the bed, but I don't remember wearing my slippers. So I opened our bedroom's door, and found all lights off as they should be. The... Continue Reading →
"Do you trust Me?" He asked. Silence. I rephrased the question in my mind, directing it to myself. Do I trust Him? "How do I know if I trust You, Lord?" I asked. There was a short pause. Whether it was for impact or Him thinking quick of an answer, I couldn't tell. "When you're worried... Continue Reading →
There's something You're teaching me whenever I pray, Lord. Coming to You is like entering a place - some sort of a world - which we can call our own. You have captured me, for You made it to be a haven I always want to stay in every day. It's a peaceful place where... Continue Reading →
"You're in another stretch of discernment," the monk was saying, "There's a bigger world outside the convent. Explore your gifts, then see and follow where God is calling you." I was in a silent retreat, and the monk who facilitated it had a one-to-one talk with each of us. Like what most people know, I... Continue Reading →
"Mommy, can I play with Batman?" the young boy asked. His neck felt stiff from looking at the Batman in a box - he had his black mask on and his cape was frozen in a flutter behind him. His fists rested on his waist, feet apart. He stood proudly on the shelf. "Remember what... Continue Reading →
Do you like yourself? I always translate that question to Do I like Elaine? I know it's weird, but I always take time to leave "I" and "Me" and look at myself as another person. Sometimes, I behold myself as if I'm someone outside of me, another human being. I try to see how I would... Continue Reading →
I am sorry, Present. You're a gift I've been taking for granted. I keep thinking about Past and Future, When all I ever have for sure...is you. So at this moment, allow me to remember Who you are. You are sacred For you are the space in time where God and I meet, Where... Continue Reading →
You, woman, remember. Three things. One, you are beautiful. You might see flaws in the mirror, but none of those define your beauty. What matters isn't those that fade and change. It's about who you are and what you make people feel. Two, you are worthy. Your worth is more than glinting diamonds... Continue Reading →
