January 27

Written by Warren | Posted on January 27, 2010 | Comments

Hazel and I agreed that we’d take the advocacy for adoption to the next level. Hazel sent various emails to various individuals of whom we thought could help us make people more aware of the state of adoption in our country. At the same time I began to think whether this mission of ours is [...]

January 26

Written by Warren | Posted on January 26, 2010 | Comments

We were able to do devotions last night and tonight. Discussed on loving one another. We all felt guilty for our lack of love towards another. We pray that we may grow in the love of Christ that the world may know that we truly are His disciples (John 13:35).
Inspite of our continuous debt, by [...]

Adoption is One Form of Making Disciples

Written by Warren | Posted on January 26, 2010 | Comments

A friend of mine once reacted to our decision for adoption saying that he supports a child via World Vision. Helping a child financially that you are not required to be with is good. And I am happy for this act. However, you cannot make a disciple out of a child whom you barely see. [...]

January 25

Written by Warren | Posted on January 25, 2010 | Comments

Yesterday, my friend didn’t show up for us to do a Biblestudy together. This morning he passed by and apologized confessing that he fell asleep. I pray that next time we meet, I would be able to discuss with him concerning the gospel. After I’ve invited him, I started to look at others as well. [...]

January 23

Written by Warren | Posted on January 23, 2010 | Comments

Last night I was not able to lead our devotions. We watched a movie instead. I have to confess, these past months we are undergoing severe trials. Probably the worst one in my marriage life. We have huge amount of debts to various individuals and groups. Some I cannot expect to pay back. Some are [...]

January 21

Written by Warren | Posted on January 21, 2010 | Comments

Last night was able to do our family devotion. Though it wasn’t well delivered nor much conviction on my part. Also, I wasn’t able to do anything productive today. For me to be able to maintain our devotions, I must discipline my body. Make it obey and if I have to drag myself literally to [...]

January 20

Written by Warren | Posted on January 20, 2010 | Comments

The Lord is gracious. My proposed devotion finally materialized last night. Although I continue to pray that we do it as regular as possible. Struggling to know God is a continuous battle for me and for any Christian. And I praise God that He continues to speak to us thru His Word.
Earlier this morning I [...]

January 19

Written by Warren | Posted on January 19, 2010 | Comments

My proposed daily devotions with the family has not manifested yet. Although I had various informal discussions with my wife. Still, I prefer to have a bit more formal setting such as gathering together and have our focus on studying than anticipating whatever business might occur to distract our attentions.
Reading is even more challenging. Having [...]

January 18

Written by Warren | Posted on January 18, 2010 | Comments

Yesterday received news that two of the people I preached the gospel to and professed faith turned their backs and went to their old religion. They claimed they understood the gospel. This is a case of apostasy: they know the gospel and the work of Christ but they purposedfully reject it.  I’m praying that the [...]

Copy/Pasting Does Not Deepen Our Conviction in the Lord

Written by Warren | Posted on January 14, 2010 | Comments

In a world where copy/pasting is literally effortless, it becomes a challenge to others to put their trust on the professor of faith. When we hear them profess do we hear a statement of their own convictions or of someone else? If I hear familiar construction of words that would make them predictable, I would [...]

January 14

Written by Warren | Posted on January 14, 2010 | Comments

Where we live now is somewhat laid back as compared to living in Manila. Most of the neighbors here know each other at least by reputation. And they do greet each other. There were several instances that people whom we don’t know would just call for Tommy whenever we pass them by. The neighborhood is [...]

A year of shapings, moldings and blessings

Written by Zhey Chua | Posted on January 5, 2010 | Comments

It has been customary for me to write a “the year that was” every first week or so of every new year. The intention is to summarize the highlights of the past year in our lives — Christian walk, marriage, self —, it is sort of a year-end report kind of thing and usually, there’s [...]

Tommy’s Way of Rebuking Me

Written by Warren | Posted on January 1, 2010 | Comments

Adopting a child, like having one of your own, is never easy. There are moments, as usual, when Tommy would do something that would disappoint me. And there are moments when I, the other “I” which is my depraved nature, would react in a very unchristan manner. I would observe my reactions, and though I [...]