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The “GOD Sign”

May 23, 2019December 20, 2017 by Cory Varela

The coming of the Messiah on earth through the virgin birth is perhaps the greatest miracle the natural world has ever known. But the greater miracle is reserved for the believer who experiences spiritual rebirth, because Jesus is now Immanuel in his life through the Holy Spirit.

Secrets to a Merry Christmas

May 23, 2019December 15, 2017 by Marie Antonio Bonifacio

Some secrets are too good not to share. For this reason, we are grateful to Mrs. Marie Bonifacio and CSM for allowing us to reprint this article. Originally titled “When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas”, this article first appeared in 2016 and was later published into a devotional book, Secrets My Father Told Me (CSM, 2017).

How to Start Your Own Christmas Traditions

May 23, 2019December 13, 2017 by Richelle Joson - Ligot

With Christmas just a few days away, we find ourselves in the exhausting thick of the season’s hustle and bustle.
Before our holiday memories degenerate to thoughts of stress and traffic, create room in your plans to make this Christmas your most meaningful and memorable by customizing your family’s Christmas traditions.

What’s in a Name?

May 23, 2019December 7, 2017 by Bong Baylon

We keep seeing “Noel” and “Immanuel” all around us this season. But what does it mean? This is one instance where we see there is so much more to a name.

The Art of Gift-Giving

May 23, 2019December 5, 2017 by Richelle Joson - Ligot

The art of giving gifts is about putting much thought and effort in creatively coming up with something that the recipient will appreciate, make use of and find meaningful.

Everyday I Love You

May 23, 2019December 4, 2017 by Almira Manduriao

Is love given on a daily basis? Yes, of course. Sometimes, even in the most subtle of manners. Listen carefully. Someone might even be telling you they love you at this very moment.

Waiting

May 23, 2019December 1, 2017 by Great Mabuti

Common to all human beings are things people constantly seek after, wait for, and long to find. But who likes waiting? Do you? Advent celebration begins this Sunday, December 3. Are you ready to start a new family tradition? As promised, here is the first in a series of devotionals your family can gather over and ponder on, every Sunday until December 24. May we rejoice in the blessing of Christmas!

Recapturing the Maligayang Pasko Spirit

May 23, 2019November 29, 2017 by Nathan Montenegro

How do we capture or recapture the Christmas feeling, the magic in our hearts and minds? There are many ways in which generations have prepared themselves in celebrating God’s gift of Christmas. One of the most significant ways to do this is by celebrating the Advent.

Celebrating the Christ in Christmas: Family Traditions from A to Z

May 23, 2019November 24, 2017 by Gigi Angeles-Ramos

Yearly traditions bring continuity to a constantly changing world. Surround your family with familiar sights, sounds, and tastes at Christmas.

David’s Goliath

May 23, 2019November 20, 2017 by Marife Medina-Palima

Raising a child with a learning disability is likened to planning a vacation in Italy and then realizing your plane has landed in Holland. Your plans change: new language, new guidebooks, new people. It’s beautiful, but different. Not horrible–just different.

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