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Erwin Macua This guy is all over the news both in Cebu and reached national news too. I know him because he is one of my Dads in College. Yes, I'm a Theresian & I'm proud to be one. Kuya Erwin Macua worked as a security guard in St. Theresa's College Cebu for 17 years. I remembered during my freshmen year that he would check on me all the time. He doesn't do that to me but to all Theresians he met. He would constantly remind to prioritize studies because its what you can give back to your parents. There are times when I have 7:30am classes in the morning & I would be in school a hour early so I stayed with him in the guardhouse & catch up on him. Also, there are times I would treat him breakfast since the both of us didn't have breakfast yet. When St. Theresa's College accepted boys in School Year 2013-2014, Kuya Erwin took the opportunity to continue his studies. By the way, he took Civil Engineering in Holy Name University back in th

March 30, 2017 Devotional: Light of the World How can I, as a Christian, have the greatest impact on my community? God's Response: Pay your debts, except the debt of love for others. - Romans 13:8 NLT Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respecful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if peole speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. - 1 Peter 3:15-16, NLT God's Promise: You are the light of the world - like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. - Matthew 5:14-16, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): When we hear stori

March 28, 2017 Devotional: Being Neighborly How should I live among my non-Christian neighbors? God's Response: If you see your neighbor's ox or sheep or goat wandering away, don't ignore your responsibility. Take it back to its owner. Do the same if you find your neighbor's donkey, clothing, or anything else your neighbor loses. Don't ignore your responsibility. - Deuteronomy 22:1,3 NLT Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see you honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world. - 1 Peter 2:12, NLT Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. - Colossians 45-6, NLT  God's Promise: Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. - Romans 15:7, NLT Reflectio

March 28, 2017 Devotional: Loving Your Neighbors How am I to love my neighbors? God's Response: Do not trwist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly. Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.Do not stand idly by when your neighbor's life is threatened. I am the Lord. - Leviticus 19:15-16, NLT Love your neighbor as yourself - Matthew 22:39, NLT God's Promise: Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: "Love your neighbor as yourself" - James 2:8, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): Let's learn to think of others. God knows that we always think about ourselves first before others. We train ourselves to think of others and to make them as priority more than ourselves, it is one way of caring for others and it is love all about. Devotional Book Used: The One Year Mini for Women (OMF Literature, Inc.) Photo Credit

March 2, 2017 Devotional: Depression Does God care when I feel depressed? God's Response: He was despised and rejected - a man of sorrows, acquainted with the deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He is despised, and we did not care. - Isaiah 53:3, NLT He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. - Psalm 147:3, NLT God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. - Matthew 5:4, NLT (The Beatitudes) God's Promise: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. - Psalm 34:18, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): Jesus suffered too. Like humans, He went through pain because of His great love for us. God understands and cares for you when you are hurt. He promises to be with you no matter what happens and continues to bless you. Pray and continue to tell Him everything for you to get comfort from Him today.  Devotional Book Used: The One Year Mini for Women (OMF Literature, Inc.) Ph

March 1, 2017 Devotional: Mood Swings My emotions go up & down. How can I best handle them? God's Response: But many of the older priests, Levites, and other leaders who had seen the first Temple wept aloud when they saw the new Temple's foundation. The others, however, were shouting for joy. The joyful shouting and weeping mingled together in a loud noise that could be heard far in the distance. - Ezra 31:2-13, NLT I cannot keep from speaking. I must express my anguish. My bitter soul must complain. - Job 7:11, NLT God's Promise: And knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness. - 2 Peter 1:6, NLT Reflection (made by the blogger herself): God created emotions for us to feel the highs and lows. At times, your emotions can distract you from God. Like if you worry too much, anger control you and more. Don't deny emotion and let them master you or cause you to sin. God gave you emotions so you can use t