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Finding Space

May and June

YWAM National Staff ConferenceThe 5-day conference in Baguio City was last May 27-31, 2025. It was a fruitful gathering of 350 missionaries from all over the Philippines. The theme this year was "Arise, run and press on with Perseverance" from Philippians 3:13-16.  As...

April Story

April StoryIt didn't turn out the way I wanted it to. I was slow, unproductive, tired, and overwhelmed in everything and seemed to be disconnected with God. God was silent! I found myself in a faith crisis, shaking if I have enough strength to physically and...

Slow n sure

Salamat—thank youWe are grateful to God for each one of you for investing in our family and ministry all through this time. Your trust and generosity brought our work this far. We want to say  thank you! These words are not enough for how blessed we are to each one of...

Invitation

InvitationI had compromised this week the invitations of His heart. I felt the busyness, the deadlines and the disruptions. I lost the attachment- the divine care, the longing for HIs nearness was strong. Here I am today, sitting down, knowing that I have house chores...

ReConnect

Champion the YouthWe are blessed to host the Heart of David DTS  team from Canada for two (2) weeks. This team of  fourteen (14) helped us with the new work we are starting in the communities around us. They did campus ministry, house-to-house evangelism, open-air and...

Wrap Up

Wrap Up "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.  It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It...

Reset

RESET- The overnight staff retreat in Moalboal last month brought the needed reset. Communing with nature—just being calm and quiet releases all toxins  accumulated with work, city life and recent spiritual warfare. Grounding ourselves back reconnects us to our...

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, frustrations, and...

Vulnerable

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...

God’s Unlimited Capacity

God's Unlimited CapacityPsalm 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 I am finding time...

Create your own space

Reflections of a tired soul

I have so much to share, but this is very important to me since this is where my journey is right now.

I realized one morning that my body was so tired. As an all-around mom and parent, homemaker, ministry admin/accounting, etcetera, my body felt all the exhaustion. I took the liberty to slow down, breathe, and feel what my body was telling me.

The quick trip to the south and the beach with the women in the W.I.P. (Work in Progress) cell group was a breather for me. My mind was able to relax,laugh with the ladies, and walk on the beach barefoot.

Being surrounded by women who inspire you to be the best version of yourself is therapeutic. The desire to intentionally care for your body and soul really hit hard this time. I couldn’t wait for the online soul retreat on December 9th.

I am inspired today to create a space at home where I can feel rested while waiting upon the Lord.

My prayer is for you to find your creative spaces and just find rest in the shepherd’s care.

 

“My soul find rest in God alone,” Psalm 62:1

How are you resting lately?