Stories: Stories of Courage

“Trust the still, small voice inside of you that says, Start because you can. It is a privilege to do work to accomplish what God wants you to do in this world. Years from now, you will measure the days of your lives according to how many times you were brave enough to say ‘Yes’…

“I am living a full and balanced life knowing where all the power comes from. Not I can, but HE CAN.” Kim Atienza grew up wanting to be on television. He took up Film and Audio Communications in college not to be a filmmaker or a director, but to be a star on television. He…

“Walang imposible maabot sa buhay (nothing is impossible to reach in life) as long as you have focus and determination, and as long as you believe in yourself and believe in God.” After successfully ascending the Vinson Massif in Antarctica last December 2018, Carina Dayondon was able to claim the title of being the first…

“We believe we are called to help those in need, to be the hands and feet of Jesus by being His instruments on earth. Real LIFE Foundation was born as a response to that call of God.” In 2003, practicing physician and then senior pastor of Victory Pasig Joey Castro started to quietly pay for…

“Courage allows me to face and finish every battle. I know that I was placed on this path for a purpose, and this gives me the courage not to give up. Whatever the cost, is for a greater cause.” “Peanut girl”, they would call Naomi Rivero back in college, who sold peanuts to her classmates…

“You don’t need people’s permission to dream. He’ll provide the grace to believe it. He will in time assign others to encourage you, help you, and share in the victory celebration.” On September 5, 2015, Ferdie Cabiling set out to accomplish a mission commemorating his 50th year of existence: he would run 50 kilometers every…

“You have made mistakes in the past, but you are not a mistake to God.” Danny Urquico grew up in a dysfunctional family. His father was part of a notorious gang in the 1960s and was imprisoned for about 15 years. Having experienced years of neglect and abuse, he began smoking, drinking and doing drugs…

“We can and should keep believing for miracles. God is more than able and willing to grant impossible things. But whether our prayers are answered in the way we expect or not, God’s faithfulness is never nullified. Because it is not what we get from God that keeps us going — it is that we…

“The purpose you choose to pursue in life will determine the way you live and do business. My purpose is to be fruitful for the Lord. In whatever, I do, I want to take care of the seeds I have and grow it, so I can bless others. And when you bless others, they will…