I was going through the old notes I have in my phone when I saw this one. This was made (I think) during one of my Bible study sessions with Farah and Ann Janine, and Dayle was obviously with us also. I remember challenging them to raise their level of commitment and pray for new disciples in the coming school year (which is basically this year). I smiled at...

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Up until now, I could not stop thinking about how God works in truly amazing ways and how He perfectly orchestrates circumstances. Last week, we were invited by Pastor Judy of Inspire Church Metro to join the first ever Arise Conference for women here in Manila. I wanted to join but the thing is, I just didn't have enough money for the registration... Then God prompted me, "Pray...

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Spending the holy week away from the city was truly refreshing. It was a time meaningfully spent with God and with my fellow seniors as well as the SU-CCC staff team. With the help of our faithful and generous alumni who willingly gave financial support, this retreat came into fruition.BongaVilla Resort in Santander, Cebu became our haven for two days and three nights. We had one villa all...

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"Ay nako, wag ka nang umasa na babayaran ka ni Marianne diyan sa utang niya. Kasi pag nagbayad yan, hindi na yan si Marianne!" Some of my friends who know me and from whom I borrow money would jokingly say this. But these pertain to small amounts only, like Php10 for fare or even just a peso for exam papers. Still, it's borrowed money which they do not...

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In my previous blog, I had a post where I shared 20 things I wanted to accomplish before turning 20, click here if you want to see them. Forgive me though for I am a blogger in absentia, thus I was not able to update the list. I think I've accomplished more than half only, such a bummer. But anyways, among all the entries, #17 was my long...

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Crafting the perfect box to represent our lives was a challenge that I and my classmates had to do during our IPR last semester. Everyone was so busy and engrossed forming and designing the box, for after all, it would be a symbol of who we are. Few minutes later, we were in a circle and started out passing our boxes to the one beside us. We were...

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"With hands clasped together, silently I utter my prayer: Give him to me not too soon, not too late Meet us together in time that’s appropriate Not when the flowers of spring have just grown Not when the last leaf of autumn has been blown Let our rendezvous be a blessed place Where Thine magic dwells and superior grace Let our hearts be awaken at Your perfect time...

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