Wrote this during the first few months of the pandemic. By God's grace, I was able to refresh and feel His presence during those time I spent with Him in our province in Bulacan. Every single day God would reveal His character to a sinner like me. During those days, this was one of the many short poems I have written as I soaked in Abba's presence. Journaling has been one of my outlets in expressing what God has been speaking to me. "Going back to Our First Love," is one of the things we must not forget to remember. A season and time to put aside all the responsibilities, agendas, and even the ministry and choose to spend time with Jesus just like what Mary did. Maybe we've been busy doing things for God that we have forgetten to know and BE with Him. We sometimes forget like Martha, but it's always about our First Love.

Hello, God's chosen one! Let me introduce to you one of my OG best friends, Andrea Torrico! She is currently a grade 11 student in a university, and in this episode, we talked about  Adjustments in SHS Life,  Online Class Tips, Social Life, Alone Time with God, Pre-pandemic Things, and Pandemic Anxiety. In this segment, she shared with us her courageous stories as she journey life in seeking God.

Join us as we spend our time catching up, encouraging, and learning from each others' experiences! May this episode be a reminder for all of us to check up on our friends, make time with them during this pandemic, and most especially, do not forget to pray for one another.

Here's the Part 1 of the Kwentuhan Session (tawanan sesh) with Andrea. Enjoy, chosen one!

Most of the time when we experience sufferings, we question God and His faithfulness. But little did we know that through these trials and challenges we experience in this world, it was the Lord speaking and teaching us, "God has strengthened me and I didn't even know it!"

Especially during this pandemic, we might have lost a loved one or have gone through a spiritual or physical health crisis, but God always intend for good what the enemy meant for evil. Take heart, brethren! God has already overcome the world. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

James 1:2 says, " Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds."

(TRIGGER WARNING: sensitive terms may be mentioned). Hello God's chosen one! I thought that on this podcast, I've not yet shared my story (testimony) to the listeners, that is why I decided to upload this audio clip from my assignment in CL (Christian Living) class. With that, here's a short summary of my personal encounter with Jesus. Be courageous. You're not alone! (Please excuse my voice, this is very raw hahah)

Hello and welcome God's chosen one!

Here we have another guest! Let's listen to her as she tells us one of the courageous stories she personally experienced in her life. How God has redeemed her from her PTSD and birthed that passion in her heart to follow God's calling for her to help those people who might have also gone through the similar issues in life.

We are greatful for your courage, Ate Jab, in sharing to us your story. 🤍

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Isaiah 43:19 NIV

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

(Hebrews 4:15‭-‬16 NIV) "God doesn't love you any less when you feel sad and anxious-when you're not okay. He doesn't condemn you for not being okay. He loves you the same even if you can't seem to get yourself together. 'Ang hindi mo masabi Siya ang may alam.'"

Here it is! Part 2 of Ms. Vlanchē's courageous story during this pandemic. C'mon, let's tune in and let's listen to her as she ends her story with one word, "Love".

Hello and welcome God's chosen one! Welcome to the new segment of TCG Podcast called "Courageous Stories." Wherein we talk and listen to people about their different courage stories to tell and share to the world! Here we have with us is Ms. Vlanchē Cambaya. Join us as we talk about her Courage Story during this pandemic.

What is the purpose of what you’re doing? Sometimes we tend to do things out of obligation. We feel like we are forced to do such things that we exhaust or burn ourselves out. That’s why we must know our purpose, or our “why” in doing these things. If we don’t know where we are headed to, we will get lost.

Where is your focus? Is it anchored on who God is? Or was it shifted to this world and the deceitfulness that it offers? In this episode, God reminded us of his truth. When we keep our eyes onto God, and with him at our hand we will not be shaken. "I keep my eyes always on the Lord . With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

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Psalms 16:8 NIV