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Rich

who has written 176 posts for Rich & Ava's Perspectives.

Feb
27
2010

Worlds Apart No More

A quick look at the background of Pastor Joseph Bonifacio and his lovely wife (and actress) Rica “Carla” Peralejo and one could easily say “they were worlds apart” as far as values and convictions are concerned–before.
But how they eventually were brought together in marriage was a deal that only God could seal–for life.
As I listen [...]

Feb
26
2010

From Binondo And Beyond…

Ava and I are enjoying our time with some of the Tsinoy couples we’re meeting for small group every week at Binondo.
We normally meet at either Wah Ying in Benavidez (just facing Hope Christian High School) or Starbucks along Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz.
Tonight, we had our small group at Wan Chai on the other side of [...]

Feb
5
2010

Laser-like Focus

Reading Craig Groeschel’s book It, I’m reminded of the “hedgehog principle”, which I originally read from the book Simple Church two years ago.
Groeschel shares about the scheming fox in its desire to attack the hedgehog. And though the fox had a lot of tricks up on its sleeves, in the end, she couldn’t subdue the [...]

Jan
14
2010

Big Faith In Our Big God

The past seven days of prayer and fasting has been awesome for me and Ava. 

In our nightly prayer time before we go to sleep, we just felt God’s presence. Beyond the personal stuffs we’re believing God for, it’s the experience of just having His peace, the security we get from His presence and His promises [...]

Jan
8
2010

Fasting And Road Repair

The last three months of 2009 wasn’t kind for commuters, drivers of cars, jeeps and trucks because of the numerous potholes and deep excavation.
Dust, discomfort, and traffic are the results of these excavations.
Certainly these excavations are not pleasant for regular commuters or for people with vehicles because they get trapped in traffic, especially at the [...]