by Adrian Pantonial God always answers our prayers with “Yes,” “No,” or “Wait.” And we can be sure that God answers our prayers that are according to His will. The Bible in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 encourages us to: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial The following poem was written on Nanay’s wake, prompted by my friend, Jasper Aquino, as he organized a necrological service for our beloved mother. You may read on Nanay’s stories of battle of survival in the hospital here. Dear Nanay, In the loving arms of the Almighty, You are healthy and cancer-free. By His grace, you … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial “…because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Adrian Pantonial Lord, in this difficult season I pray, please keep me still focused in doing Your will. Please keep me away from people, situations, things, thoughts, and feelings that will distract me from accomplishing the purposes You have for me in this season. Though these burdens maybe heavy, may no other burden be … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
by Mai Quiray Dear Adrian, While doing my paper (which I submitted today), I was struck with things that I love about you. This is the fruit of our heart-to-heart serious talk on Good Friday and our kulitan tonight. I miss being with you, so I drafted this in the middle of paper work. Here goes: … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
By Adrian Pantonial Can you relate to any of this, or something like it? You want to join that trip with friends but just can’t for some reason You want to have something because you need it but just can’t because it’s not yet the right time or place You want to become someone but … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
By Adrian Pantonial Dedicated to all who have considered suicide to end their problems, and to all who did it like Kristel Tejada, a U.P. college student whose suicide raises reflection on tuition policies. We’re all broken, you and I. We all have wants and needs, flaws and blind spots, dashed hopes and broken dreams. We … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
Dear Mai, You have already written me two letters in your handwriting so far, one last Christmas season and the other on my birthday. Here’s something to make it up to you. I drafted this one through my cell phone one day, on my way to work. You took me in at my worst … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
By Adrian Pantonial There’s something about suffering that makes you feel isolated…alone…neglected even, despite the presence of family and friends. You may suffer even further if you have a wrong perspective of things or a bad attitude. Strong and wise are they who suffered much but have stayed steadfast on their course. To enter into … Ipagpatuloy ang pagbabasa »
