By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente To fight off negativity, let us embrace positivity.  Let us join hands and pray for the LORD to examine our hearts, and reveal to us things that we need to change.  Pray that by GOD’s grace, we learn to get rid of animosity, bitterness, prejudice, biases, and deep-seated grudge.   Let us celebrate life, be thankful, and be a blessing to others. I understand this is easier said than done; however, nothing is impossible for the LORD. We may feel we are weak, but we are strong -- because of HIM. For it is written in  2 Corinthians 12:9-11, Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." SINNER...

By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente As the saying goes: “There are always two sides in a coin.” At times, people only see the tip of the iceberg, but not what lies beneath. Same goes with when you see a river, with very calm surface, but unaware of the undercurrent running underneath. Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov reminds us: “Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way down to the sea. Sadly, not everyone knows this. Although things might seem tumultuous now, it won't be that way forever.” In view of the above, passing on judgment too prematurely should never be done. Come to think of it, who are we to judge, considering that no one is perfect. For Jesus Christ commanded in Matthew 7:1-5, Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ESV “Judge not, that you be not judged. “For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, bu...

By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente  Oh dear GOD I know you’re in control  I trust in You with all my heart and soul   Please help me succeed in my new role   Nice people, great culture, financial blessing to top it all   I leave up everything to You my LORD   I’m sure in each step I have Your hand to hold   Please show me the way, I’m here for You, to mold   Make me a better Christian -- a miracle to behold   All of these I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen

 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuentes I pray to you oh LORD Please help me, my hands please hold With financial blessings kindly uphold My earnings, my family I can support    JEHOVAH-JIREH our great Provider I trust in You, our livelihood to get even better  I leave up to You all my burdens to shoulder I know with Your help my future shall be brighter   I believe in You to restore all the enemy had stolen With Your grace, my finances to multiply more than ever That everything I touch will prosper  Because You are with me, and for me, our Master   Thank You my LORD for never leaving me  These difficult times will soon be behind me We will come out victorious ‘coz You are with me Though I’m weak, yet am strong, because of Thee   I trust in You Lord Jesus, Your plan to prosper me I behold I believe and declare great blessings will unfold Before my very eyes financial blessing will come forth. With Your grace, success is what my future holds ...

 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente [Top right clockwise:  Eliseo (father of Edna), Lulu (elder sister of Edna), Fe, (elder sister of Edna, Leonor (mother of Edna) --- the Fuentes Family] [In Filipino Language] Ating mga ama ay haligi ng tahanan Nagsisikap punan ating mga kailangan Handog ay pagkain sa hapag-kainan Gutom at uhaw natin ay natutugunan   Buong maghapon si Itay ay kumakayod Nagbanat ng buto di alintana ang pagod Responsable sa pamilya, hanap-buhay na lubos Pag-aaral ng anak hangad maitaguyod   Si Itay ay patuloy sa pagsuporta Sa lahat ng anak at buong pamilya Bubong na silungan, tahanan na masaya Ang kanyang nais na maialay sa tuwina   Sa kabila ng pagsubok matatag si ama Pasan niya'y suliranin ng buong pamilya Pilit na itinaguyod sa abot ng makakaya Kailanma’y di sumuko sa alin mang problema   Salamat sa Maykapal na gumabay kay ama Kaya sa mga pagsubok nagtagumpay siya Naiahon sa hirap ang buong pamilya Ngayo'y mga anak maayos at masagana   Sa...

 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente Leonor Fuentes - the mother of Edna & Paul [On the left, partly hidden is Merlita Villaflor, cousin of Edna; on the right partly hidden is Angelina Ocsabe, Aunt of Edna & Paul] [In Filipino Language] Ating mga ina ay ilaw ng tahanan Nagsisilbing gabay sa ating kamusmusan Aruga sa mga supling pinagsusumikapan Pagmamahal sa anak di kayang pantayan Mga sakripisyo at pagpapakasakit Hinarap ni inay anumang balakid Tinitiyak mga anak ay ligtas sa panganib Upang mga pangarap abot-kamay makamit Salamat sa Maykapal na sa ati’y nagkaloob N’yaring ating ina na may mabuting loob Mapagmahal, maalaga sa anak na irog Hirap at pasakit pilit tayong 'tinaguyod Sa araw na ito'y ipagbunyi't ipagdiwang Kadakilaan ni ina ng ating tahanan Walang kapantay na kaligayahan Ihandog sa kanya mula sa kaibuturan Sa kanyang pagtanda tayo’y maging gabay Pag-aruga sa kanya'y gawing walang humpay Habang siya’y kasama pa sa ating buhay Dalisay na pag-ibig ipadama kay...

 By Edna Fuentes - Dela Fuente This year has been a wonderful year Full of blessing, laughter and cheer Abundance and flourishing career In our heart, gratitude, we hold so dear   Thank You LORD for Your grace Your provision and anointing we embrace  Salute to Your kindness -- we are amazed In Your loving arms we found our place   Peace and happiness you shower us Your unconditional love is there to last Your endless mercy remains steadfast For You are faithful my LORD, my GOD   Christmas season we celebrate  Lord Jesus’ birth with His sacrifice so great He shed blood on the cross, leading to His death Brings salvation by grace, on receiving it by faith   On the third day Lord Jesus rose from the dead He is now seated at GOD the Father’s right hand Repent from sins and confess in your mouth Accept the Lord Jesus as Savior with no doubt   This is what true Christmas is all about We celebrate joyfu...