A homecoming to Mindanao is more than a vacation—it’s a journey through flavor, family, and faith. From the fresh mangoes of Panabo and childhood memories at Musuan Peak to the cozy mountain breezes of Malaybalay, join me as I rediscover my roots. Experience the "Food Basket of the Philippines" through the eyes of a Creative CEO returning to the places where her story first began.
They say you can’t go back to the same river twice, because neither the river nor the person is the same. Returning to Samal Island after twenty years felt exactly like that. The last time I stepped onto these shores, I was seeing the world through the eyes of a child. This time, I returned as a digital artist and photographer, carrying a lifetime of color theory, composition, and a deep appreciation for "the quiet moments" in my pocket.
There is a persistent fear in both academic and corporate circles that artificial intelligence is here to take our knowledge away. In my dual roles running PlayfulSparks and teaching IT college students, I hear this anxiety frequently. But recently, a Computer Science PhD professor of mine articulated a philosophy that perfectly mirrors my own: AI is not a threat to human intelligence; it is a tool designed to amplify it.
The forthcoming multi-volume work "77 Theses for the Modern Church" critically examines leadership and authority in contemporary Christianity. It argues that churches have shifted from Christ-centered servant leadership to personality-driven loyalty, which undermines true discipleship. The message emphasizes the need for reform towards humility, stewardship, and unwavering loyalty to Christ.
Today’s sermon by Andrew Wommack deeply stirred me—not because it was emotional, but because it was truthful. Truth has a way of exposing lies we have unknowingly tolerated for years. One of the most damaging lies believers have absorbed is the habit of blaming God for things He never authored.
When we talk about women in the Bible, the names that often come to mind are Esther, Deborah, Mary, or Phoebe — women of courage, wisdom, and faith. We celebrate queens, prophetesses, and disciples.
But have you ever heard of Sheerah?