Terence Angtuaco

     If we know who we really are and what our purpose in life is, we will feel more secure, and our lives would be more meaningful. Our happiness would not depend on others or on circumstances, and our actions would…

     There are countless opportunities each day to be offended. We interact with many people, either in person or by electronic communications, and it is inevitable that some of the things they say or do, or things they do not say…

     We often want life to be status quo, stable, and predictable. Unfortunately, it isn’t. It is most devastating when life seems so good and suddenly, an unexpected tragedy happens. There are also times when things in life are exactly how…

“… I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every…

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24. 

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     We are all unique individuals who come from different backgrounds, have different life experiences, and have our own strengths and weaknesses. We are all created equally imperfect. There is really no reasonable way to decide which flaws are worse than…

     Coming home from an extended trip, we found our car at the airport parking garage with a flat tire and a dead battery. After being in an airplane for over 21 hours and our body’s internal clock out of sync…

     Living a life of faith in the public eye is difficult. We all go through tough times in life that we refer to as trials. Looking at it through the lens of faith, many of us believe that God uses…

     Modern day living is highly competitive, such that being gentle is not something that is encouraged. The opposite is true, where being assertive, bullish, demanding, and unyielding are taught at a very young age, and gentleness is perceived as weakness…

     You’ve decided that you want to live in peace. You forgive the people who may or may not deserve it, and you even reward them sometimes, despite their misbehavior, just so you can have your peace. You figured in your…

     It is possible to allow ourselves to feel various emotions and yet, not suffer. Negative emotions hurt, but there are people who avoid experiencing even the positive ones for fear of the pain they might bring along. To feel loved…

     Sometimes, one’s perception of a situation is real only in that person’s mind. This could lead to unnecessary hurts and unfulfilled expectations. For example, a close friend who normally sends you a text or calls you every day failed to…