My story

By: Jen Faith Martin

It's was a roller coaster year for me. Twist and turns. But, I thank God for making every steps seem easy for me. Living alone without the supervision from my parents, having all the freedom to do anything I want in my life. I once was lost but God gave me someone and also gave me a family wherein made me more closer to Him. This family brought and encourage me to go to church with them. Praising God and give thanks for every little things that I have in my life now. I choose to live my old life and slowly following Him. God save me, I know He do all these things for me to make me realize that somehow I forgot that He exist. God knows best what we need. He never leaves us unattended. He never forsake us. I start to join bible study. Do some services in church and I feel blessed. I found my true family in them. Thank you Lord for erasing all the hatred and making my 2014 a year where I found peace in You. Amen!

Hold Fast to the Lord

But all of you who held fast to the Lord your God are still alive today.
- Deuteronomy 4:4

When was the last time naramdaman mo you almost die physically, emotionally and spiritually? It's like breathtaking experience. Sa panahon ni Moses ay binigay ni God ang 10 Commandments. Actually ang raming utos ni God. But He summed up to 10 na lang na parang summary. You should follow that rules and never add or subtract it kasi sabi pa sa Revelation if you'll add to the commandments or Word of God madadagdagan yung parusa sa 'yo at kung mag subtract naman ay tatanggalin ang name mo sa book of Life.

What are we doing for God? How do we hold in His promises or commandments? The reason why we're still here and alive because we hold fast to Him. Sa lahat ng pinagdaanan natin ay andyan si God gumagabay sa atin. Surely our lives will be more wonderful. We will live on His promises and never lie about it.

Ravi Zacharias

Born in India in the 1940s, Ravi’s religious upbringing was an eclectic blend of both spirituality and superstition. Although his parents were nominally Christian, they did not have a personal faith in Christ and their routine involved attending the temple during festive occasions as well as consulting palmists from time to time.

As he grew up, Ravi felt a growing sense of emptiness in his life, which culminated in an attempt to take his own life at the age of 17. Ravi was fortunate to survive and as he slowly recovered in hospital, he experienced a radical transformation that would dramatically alter the course of his life. As his mother read to him from John’s gospel he was stunned by the words: ‘Because I live you also will live’. After meditating over these words he decided to commit his life to Christ and soon became gripped by a new-found hunger to discover the truth – a desire that would sustain him throughout his life. He felt a burning need to learn more about God and, when he returned to full health, he began to immerse himself in studying the gospel.

His family emigrated to Canada in 1966 and, after attending Bible College, Ravi became an itinerant preacher. Evangelism was Ravi’s driving passion and as he spoke in many different settings, he began to realise the desperate need for a ministry that was able to proclaim the gospel effectively in a cynical world. In particular, he desired to reach the happy thinking sceptic and to help them address their objections about Christianity so that they could see the cross, clearly and unhindered. In 1984, this ministry became a reality when a Christian couple who shared this same vision offered to provide the means to establish Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). (http://www.rzim.eu/biography-ravi-zacharias)

Ravi Zacharias ministry grew bigger and bigger. He's been speaking and reaching to many nations. What a powerful God we serve.

Trusting God

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Trust is a common word. Kahit saan ginagamit itong title: fund, work even sa condom meron. It is everywhere but hard to apply in our lives. It's a simple verb which requires a complex action. But trusting God requires nothing from us, only ourselves. Some people trust in their wealth, fame, power. All of it will perish. Nothing is permanent. So better trust to the One who gave everything. Dahil minsan dumarating talaga ang panahon ng kawalan, financially or spiritually. And so there is God. Let's put our trust on Him, let's boast for Him. Dahil walang mawawala sa atin kung ipagkakatiwala natin ang buhay natin sa Kanya.

Popstar Sarah Geronimo

Sarah Asher Geronimo was born on July 25, 1988 to Father Delfin Geronimo, a retired PLDT employee, and mother Divina, who used to run a beauty parlor in their house at Sta. Cruz, Manila. Sarah is the third of four children with siblings Johna Rizzie, Sunshine Grace, and Ezekiel Gabriel.

Sarah's first music lessons came from her father. He would have her practice everyday to develop her singing prowess. Sarah first sang on stage at age two at a mall show. Sarah sang "Pasko Na Naman" with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso. At four years old, mother Divina would accompany her to auditions for different TV programs. Sarah became part of kiddie shows Pen-pen de Sarapen (4-6 years old), Ang TV (7-8 years old), and NEXT (8-9 years old). In between auditions, Sarah would perform at shopping malls and hotel lounges. She was one of the performers during the 1995 visit of Pope John Paul II. Sarah at an early age joined hosts of different singing contests the first of which was Tuklas Talino sponsored by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

Star For A Night hosted by Ms.Regine Velasquez was arguably the singing contest that catapulted Sarah to stardom. On March 1, 2003, at age fourteen Sarah emerged as the grand prize winner of the said singing competition with her rendition of the song "To Love You More." She won P 1 million and a managerial contract at Viva Artist Agency. The prize money was spent on tuition fees and the operation of her eldest sister.

After this turning point what followed are albums, concerts, her own soap opera, a mainstay at A.S.A.P. (1995) (a Sunday variety show), supporting roles in movies, endorsements, and legions of fans. She became a popstar, a teen princess, a role model. (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1402187/bio)


Sarah inspired many aspiring singers. She is now a coach of 'The Voice Philippines.' She stayed humble despite of all the success. She is currently in a relationship with actor Matteo Guidicelli.
God bless and more power more to her.