More Water, More Fruit
There were three orange trees lined up in the backyard. The sprinkler system had gone haywire and the two trees on the left didn’t get water while the one on the right got a turbo watering boost. The...
View ArticleMOVIE: The Case for Christ
For our small group activity yesterday, we watched the movie, The Case for Christ, based on Lee Stroebel’s eponymous bestselling novel based on true events. Lee, an atheist legal editor for the Chicago...
View ArticleA Fresh Look at Passover/ The Last Supper and Today’s Sufferings
Originally posted on BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING: Beth Moore, from Living Proof Ministries, walks us through a traditional Passover (Seder) and back to The Last Supper before Jesus was betrayed. The Last...
View ArticleGodspell
Today I stumbled upon my recently purchased Godspell vinyl record. I got it for just CAD3.00 (approximately P111.00) at the vintage section of a record store two months ago on my trip to Canada. When...
View ArticleNika Diwa Coming to the Philippines!
Learn to love and complement your body type. Style your silhouette. Highlight your strengths. Know your wardrobe essentials. Buy less, choose well. Look and feel empowered everyday. Know your worth....
View ArticleRedecorating Project
Sometimes God does not hand cash out but blesses financially nevertheless! Not having to get medicine or specific foods to make our bodies function properly, not getting run over, a friend sending...
View ArticleA Sumptuous Manger Experience with Mimi Thorisson (Inspiring People of the...
I used to hang out with my co-parent, Maura Ruzzier, when she used to live in Manila. Our children, her Alice and my Matthew, were in the same class at an international school and at one time went to...
View ArticleNika Diwa: 3 Tips for Bloggers
One day, when Nika Diwa (of http://www.diwadollhouse.com) was eating at Chili’s, an agent spotted her and wanted to recruit her as a Disney Princess for the Disney World parade to portray either...
View ArticleFashion Talk with Nika Diwa
It occurred to me that Nika Diwa’s name was derived from manika (“Doll” in Tagalog) because she looks just like one. Actually, her parents named her Dominique. It has been such a joy to be around her...
View ArticleGift of Fragrance
This beautiful gift of Talesfromtheheart‘s Jane Go from Korea is so chic: a Granhand Marine Vacth. Fabric Spray with my name inscribed at the bottom of the label. It’s versatile for use at home! My...
View ArticleTransforming a Dead Space
My mom has been telling me that she wants to come visit soon. Every time I passed by this space next to the guest room, the thoughts that came to mind wre “heat, sweat, claustrophobic, small, toilet”...
View Article3 Tips for Fathers Who Started on the Wrong Foot
June being the month for Father’s Day, I’ve asked some dads to give some encouragement for other fathers. Ptr. Albit Rodriguez went to La Salle Greenhills, Vancouver College, and University of San...
View Article11 Benefits of Adopting Cats
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. From being fearful of cats and pets in general, here I am sharing some benefits of adopting cats based on my experience: Low maintenance: Physical preparation. They just need...
View ArticleGlenn Yu: 5 Fatherhood ABC’s
Glenn Yu, President and CEO of SEAOIL Philippines, Inc. (the leading and largest independent, proudly-Filipino fuel company in the Philippines), was featured in Butterflyinthespring’s previous posts:...
View ArticleWhen You’re Plucked From Your Comfort Zone
Lux and Kryptonite, my son’s adopted cats, love hanging out with us whatever we’re doing. When we’re gone, they also follow our Manang’s around the house like little apprentices who never take over the...
View ArticleFrancis Kong: 5 Fatherhood Lessons to Share
International Speaker, Francis Kong, is one of the most in-demand speakers in the Philippines. He is an entrepreneur, author, columnist, broadcaster, speaker, and trainer. Would like to quote my...
View ArticleBecca Sy: Saved Radio, Savings, and Salvation
Rebecca “Becca” Sy is a driven, smart, able, accomplished woman who has a humble, gentle heart committed to the Lord. After graduating with an Accounting degree at George Washington University, she...
View ArticlePtr. Joby Soriano: 4 Things We Can Learn from the Original Standard of...
If you watched Philippine movies from the 60’s and 70’s, Ptr. Joby might look familiar to you. That’s because he bears a resemblance to his actor father, the late Nestor de Villa. If you read the...
View ArticleBoogi Business Blessing
A few days ago, I received an email about the sale of this product from BOOGI: and that’s how I remembered that it has been a year since Felichi Buizon invited me to the blessing of the BOOGI Showroom...
View ArticleWhen Godly Parenting Looks Fruitless -Dr. Russell “Butch” Diwa
I could be president of Nika Diwa’s Fan Club. Well, okay with all the things I have to juggle, at least an avid member! I love what she’s doing and how she’s empowering women through fashion. Her...
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