by Christine mercado | Oct 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Single Parent Reflections
Celebrate 48! It feels good—so good to be 48! Last month’s spiral of emotions was replaced by a month of celebration. I decided to listen to my body and my emotions and be more aware of their needs. I chose joy and celebrated the small victories, defeats,...
by Christine mercado | Oct 20, 2024 | Newsletter, Single Parent Reflections
Vulnerable September came with a spiral of emotions—health, car problems, ministry transitions, and unprocessed grief. Circumstances beyond my control overwhelmed my heart and mind. I became vulnerable, which meant being honest, real, and transparent. I stopped...
by Christine mercado | Oct 20, 2024 | Newsletter
Our Story YT 2024 my fave doula Karis serving in Thailand Lala with friends Auntie Karis serving in Thailand YWAM Together, Manila (September 3-6, 2024) The recent YT conference in Manila turned out a bit different for us. Instead of attending the entire conference,...
by Christine mercado | Aug 9, 2024 | Newsletter, Single Parent Reflections
God’s Unlimited Capacity Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” I have been stuck lately in this cycle of lack. The self-sufficient self always comes from finding ways to fill it on my own. Sometimes taking control of everything. As...
by Christine mercado | Aug 3, 2024 | Newsletter
Life Lately Ministry Update Cebu House of Prayer (CHOP), will be moving to a new location in the mountains of Pardo, Cebu. Yes, the Lord opened a door for us to live rent free for 50 years and beyond. Teen Challenge ministry, a drug rehabilitation treatment center,...