May 25, 2011

God really intended parenting to be for both mom & dad. It is a shared responsibility. I really appreciate how God has matured my wife, Yet & I. It was not that long ago where I acted as the enforcer (disciplinarian) but without really understanding the greater responsibility and the impact it has on my kids. It is wrong to assume that tag team...

Apr 28, 2011

I just learned one of my biggest lesson, so far as a parent onboard a jet ski. Gelo, my 11 year old son was very excited to be able to finally drive the jest ski on his own and I permitted him to do so. To his dismay the dispatcher didn’t let him because of the shear number of jet skis on the bay, so I had to reluctantly join him. But still I let him drive and...

Mar 7, 2011

I woke up all pumped up after a day meeting the first batch, around 80, of our new volunteers during the orientation. I knew that this day would be exciting because I was looking forward to 3 events happening. First was the lunch meeting and fellowship of KC Team 1 initiated by Henry. They are already in the thick of preparations as we look forward to the move...

Christmas is a very special season for our family, we decorate almost every corner of our home, invite families for Christmas dinners and we have a Christmas savings to buy gifts that we personally wrap. Two family traditions that we observe are Christmas tree lighting night and advent nights. This year was going to be a bit different, we were suppose to forego...

Have you seen our 9-week-old bundle of joy, Princess Lara? Isn’t she cute? I was thinking out loud, wondering how can I use the rod to discipline her in the future. And a friend answered me that I have to or she’ll become a monster. Quite exaggerated but in principle it is quite true. Have you heard of the phrase to trim the horns of your kids when they are...

Sep 27, 2010

Writer’s block is defined as the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing. Well that is not really my case, but more of the season I am in now is blocking my time to sit down and write. I am doing a lot of juggling act now between parenting and ministry work and writing is farthest in my priorities. But I thank God...