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Reasons for the Season
We all do things for a reason. I remember doing school assignments until really late at night when I was a student. I asked my parents...
Patrick Tan
Nov 6, 20183 min read
What Do You Need For Christmas?
I will never forget it: my son screaming as doctors cut his feet open to see how far the cancer had progressed into his body. For me,...
Patrick Tan
Nov 6, 20182 min read
From My Heart (Issue 58)
Dear Readers, Sitting here in the office, where most of my friends are, it’s hard to imagine what my life would be without them. For...
Patrick Tan
Jul 17, 20181 min read
It is Finished!
Holy Week traditions, including self-imposed suffering, have occurred in the Philippines for many years. This begs the question--Why?
Patrick Tan
Feb 27, 20184 min read
Receiving God's Blessing
How can my family receive God’s blessing?
Patrick Tan
Feb 27, 20181 min read
Broken Chains: Discovering the Power of God
Jean Santos was deeply religious. She grew up in a family that had strong belief in superstitions, and medallions. Because of her past, she pursued acquiring “power.” Would “power” give her happiness and fulfillment?
Patrick Tan
Feb 27, 20185 min read
Buying God’s Favor
Emer used to participate in penitensiya or flagellation during Holy Week, thinking this somehow will absolve his sins. Now, Emer holds on to a better hope.
Patrick Tan
Feb 27, 20184 min read
Power to Heal and Provide
Nancy Poriol and her family experienced the power and provision of God when their son got sick and her husband lost his job.
Patrick Tan
Feb 27, 20184 min read
From My Heart (Issue 57)
In this issue of MOMS, we are going to examine the themes that make up the heart of Filipino Holy Week. Do these traditions help us become the person we want to be?
Patrick Tan
Feb 27, 20181 min read
Can Firecrackers Fight Evil Spirits?
A few weeks from now, hundreds of firecrackers will once again light the skies as we celebrate the coming New Year. Most people at the...
Patrick Tan
Jan 30, 20182 min read
Are the Bible’s moral standards still relevant today?
The world has changed so much. When I talk to my teenagers about moral standards based on the Bible, they tell me life is different now.
Patrick Tan
Nov 10, 20171 min read
Christmas Traditions for Your Family
An Advent wreath is made from 4 candles, placed in a ring of wire covered by greenery that represents the light of Christ, coming into the world at Christmas.
Patrick Tan
Nov 10, 20173 min read
Light Shines in the Darkness
Medy Mortell is presently undergoing a new challenge as she anticipates chemotherapy. But, Medy faces each day with confident faith, because she has seen God do so many things in her life. Here is the story of how she came to know the Lord, and how God lets His light shine into her heart during her darkest moments.
Patrick Tan
Nov 10, 20176 min read
Leave the Past Behind…
Have you ever wished you could start your life over again and become the person you dream you could be?
Patrick Tan
Nov 10, 20173 min read
Singing a New Song: A life story from a former recording artist and radio personality—Maru Cepeda Javier
"God healed me before I became a Christian."
Patrick Tan
Nov 10, 20173 min read
From My Heart (Moms 55)
Christmas is a great reminder that we are not alone because Christ was born and He is mindful of us in good or bad times.
Patrick Tan
Nov 10, 20171 min read
What does the Bible say about children with special needs?
Does the Bible mention anything about children being born with special needs? Why did God allow such?
Patrick Tan
Aug 16, 20172 min read
Healthy Eating in Children
Having toddlers at home requires a lot of patience and persistence when it comes to instilling healthy eating habits.
Patrick Tan
Aug 16, 20172 min read
Courageous Catie, Courageous Mom
I first heard about “Courageous Caitie,” from my daughter who lives abroad. It was a social media page that went viral about Caitie Lucas, a 3-year old who was suffering from a sickness that doctors couldn’t identify.
Patrick Tan
Aug 16, 20176 min read
Special Needs Children: Parents take action!
I am an adult who has been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and my brother has autism.
Patrick Tan
Aug 16, 20172 min read
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