When restriction is subverted by emancipation ....
heaven kisses earth.
Such staggering grant finds its authorship in Christ alone.
Kaka Constantino / Freedom Scholar
Orientation
No one escapes orientation.
The substance of what we imbibe flows from some mind.
Unlocking is best cued by the ONE who knows best.
Photography: Benny Dychangco / Year-end at Israel
Nibble
A pastor recently taught me a dietary lesson.
The true culprit of spiritual atrophy is sweet pie.
The constant nibbling at the world's table slays our appetite for God.
Photography: Renchi Arce / Turon Langka
Deep
Once in a while you come across a personal confession that takes you into the depths.
A good friend gave me a book on sexuality that had me worshipping Christ on every single page.
The life of the mind is truly a divine gift.
Rosaria Champagne Butterfield / Author, Professor, Follower of Christ.
Happy Feet
We are mere wanderers
until
we find rest in the road less traveled.
Bianca's Sandals / Diwa Dolls
Cravings
There lies a deep hunt from every human soul.
We crave for that which will truly satiate our toil.
Every whiff of sweet speaks of this trek.
Delusion
Aim for the stars and that's all you get.
Go for heaven ...
and the stars are thrown in for free.
Royalty
The benefaction of life to life bequeaths beauty.
Just as we bear Imago Dei.
We reflect regal honor.
Princess Nika + Little Princess Emma
Eyeball
When I look into the heavens ...
I see the eyes of God.
Alas! My eyes were meant for Him!
Photography: Hannah Mattner / Amazon Rainforest PERU
Holy
God is holy.
He sets apart.
We are called to enter into His wild.
Wild Photographer: Benny Dychangco
Play
Why do humans crave for play?
Does God play?
Just listen to the playful chime of our hearts.
Rooted Joy
There is this kind of joy that runs wild.
It does not spring from any human well.
It flows from the river garden of God's delight.
Artisté: Mariles Grosfeld NYC / Pixelation
Royal Bond
Faith breeds from royalty
In Christ, we find a most unique endowment.
We become heirs of great wealth.
Guitar Hero
My good friend Larry had zero-competence in guitar.
A few months back, he watched while I played the acoustic and wished he could do the same.
I sensed his heart.
I gave him my Yamaha and taught him two chords and a strum.
Currently, he leads praise and worship with fluid dexterity towards his Music Maker.
Spectacle
God's revelation of His beauty resides where we are.
When the brush strokes hit the canvas through a willing vessel ...
Worship happens in its pure dimension.
Addie Cukingnan: artiste par excellence
Faith-Full
When our eyes get transfixed upon Christ, we see differently.
We find grace in its most succulent abyss.
We discover mercy in its staggering depths.
Our lives are forever changed when our knees touch the ground of God's presence.
Ethiopia through the heart of Sarah Bryan Hickey
Good News
News this good must not only be shared.
It ought to be lived as well as its substance.
Thank you for being a strong powerpoint of Christ's grace and mercy.
HillBillyWilly: d morning flight / retro 105.9 dcg-fm Manila
Location Shoot
The centrality of place is most crucial in the life of faith.
To ignore its weight equates to missing the primary goal.
A good friend recently moved to the southern tribal region of Mindanao to suit up for the true olympics.
Hoop in.
Finals: Men's Basketball with Nicolo Allen Padilla / Mt. Gilead: South Cotabato
Subdued
Of all people, the impetuous disciple of Christ writes about beauty in 1 Peter 3.
I wonder whose haute couture served him internship?
One thing I deeply know though ...
The beauty he speaks about I find strongly in my daughter's runway.
She was born with a mysterious rage.
She now lives a sweet melodious holy.
Repentance
The Kingdom of God reigns deep in the soul of repentance.
There are those who feign faith with sophistication.
There are those who rein faith with submission.
A true Christian is one who weeps for righteousness.
Photography: Paul Lim Supelana / Biblical Community Church: BWNW Musicale