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Deeper in Grace…. thank you SEP LUZON Staff!

We just wrapped up the youth camp for Luzon yesterday. 106 campers and 40 staff gathered in Villa Julia from May 12 – 16 for the Summer Enrichment Program of Grace Communion International. “Deeper in Grace” was the theme. During … Continue reading

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How we unwittingly, or otherwise, break the hearts of the young ones…

The previous blog talked about how my heart gets broken by the younger generation.  One good question to ask is this “But how are we unwittingly breaking their hearts?” Many times, adults are not aware of how their behaviors and … Continue reading

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When the young ones break our hearts…

My heart was broken many times by the young people.  Having worked with the young people for more than 20 years, I have had my share of disappointments and discouraging moments. My heart gets broken when: – young people do … Continue reading

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Do not exasperate the young ones. . .

I was finishing the retreat in Iloilo when I received a series of SMS from Manila concerning a  domestic problem in oneof the families back  home. It was a case of a young 16 year old being thrown out of … Continue reading

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