by Jovelyn Apus | Dec 29, 2024
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” — Romans 12:15 Empathy is a powerful force that connects us deeply with others, yet it’s often misunderstood or confused with sympathy. While sympathy acknowledges someone’s pain from the...
by Jovelyn Apus | Dec 22, 2024
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 Christmas Eve carries a special magic. The...
by Jovelyn Apus | Dec 15, 2024
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (ESV) The call to make a lasting impact in our lives can sometimes feel overwhelming. We might find ourselves questioning if our daily efforts...
by Jovelyn Apus | Dec 1, 2024
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 (ESV) Mark Twain famously said, “Don’t let schooling interfere with your education,” and he wasn’t knocking school; he was reminding us that true...
by Jovelyn Apus | Nov 10, 2024
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” — Hebrews 10:24 (ESV) Let’s talk peanut butter for a second. Not that thin spread where you can see the bread through it, but that thick, crunchy layer that sticks to...
