Klarisse Writes

love tank... only God can fill my love tank... as illustrated to us by the Living Waters Program : imagine water continuously being poured on a cup. the cup gets full and water spills out. the water is a symbol of God's love for us. it is abundant, it never runs dry. the cup is our love tank. God continuously fills up our love tank with His unending love for us. as God's love overflows in our tank, the excess water that spills out, that's the same love we can offer to others. that's the love we give our family, our partner, our friends, our community. but what happens when our love tank gets broken? holes are created. these holes are caused by hurtful events or situations that happened in our life. born out of an unloving family? then a hole is created. was beaten by parents? another hole is created. received verbal abuse? still, another hole. pain after pain after pain after pain means holes... holes... holes... until our love tank becomes dotted with tons of sm

A month ago, I applied for a job post at a company that I wanted so much. I did my best - updated myself with the current issues and trends about the position I was applying for, dressed up properly (and accordingly), made sure that my makeup complemented with the color of my outfit. Despite being prepared and giving my all, the interviewer gave me the most feared phrase any applicant could ever hear: “We will just call you up in a few weeks, if you won’t receive any call from us, it means, we’ve considered someone else for the position.”   My shoulders dropped, and, to lift myself up, I treated myself out for a serving of sundae. While devouring on my ice cream, I was talking to Papa God, and we had a very personal date. I heard Him telling me:   “Nothing just happens; I have bigger plans for you.” In a span of a few minutes, I was able to bounce back. The journey went on. People prayed for me. I could even remember my ministry head, Bro. Albert Zabala, claiming in the name of

April 1: Same date, exactly one year ago... I went out of my comfort zone. I stepped into the grounds of PICC... alone. I entered the Plenary Hall without even knowing any single person. I was surrounded with complete strangers. Silently, I took an empty seat at the farthest back corner slot. This "was" me... shy, dependent on people, lost, hurt, broken. Since I was desperate and had no one to run to (except for a spiritual mentor and friend), I decided to go and follow the suggestion of one of the counselors of the Light of Jesus Community, which was, to attend The Feast. "Okay," I told myself. "Let me give it a shot." Mass... it was ordinary, just the same as the ones I used to go to. Although I was in an airconditioned place and seated comfortably in a cushioned chair, there were just too many people. After the Holy Eucharist, the band started to play upbeat songs. People around me started dancing. I was speechless and too surprised! I was caught of

Calling all SINGLE MEN!   Stay connected and refreshed this Lenten Season Join our LOVE LIFE Singles Retreat!  It's a weekend to RECHARGE, RECONNECT, and REPLENISH God's powerful love for your life!   PM me NOW if you want to join! Limited slots left! Register: Sis Beng 0922-858-6437; 0917-858-7953 Sis Myee 0922-826-8121; 0917-546-0310 *Credits to be given to Bro. Migs Ramirez for the invitation wordings*

Calling on all Single Men and Women! Take a break from your stressful schedule and LOVE your LIFE! See you there! :) Visit the Singles Table at The Feast PICC Lobby on Sunday or text: Sis Beng 0922-858-6437; 0917-858-7953 Sis Myee 0922-826-8121; 0917-546-0310 Sis Klarisse 0928-969-9969 *Credits to be given to Bro. Migs Ramirez for the invitation wordings*

I've been through a lot of challenges in the past year, and I can proudly say that God never failed to pick me up during the deepest, darkest moments of my life. One of the most effective coping mechanism which helped me a lot is through the use of Positive Affirmations. A web definition states that Positive Affirmation is a technique used to program the subconscious mind to effect change by repeating (or meditating on) a key phrase. Do you want to change your life for the better? Just click on the link and get loads of Positive Affirmations at Affirmation Central !

Excited... Nervous... Jittery.... Finally, I've said "yes" and registered for my first ever Fun Run! Come and join the Million Volunteer Run of Red Cross :)