FOLLOWING GOD’S CALL IS A RISK WORTH TAKING (Part 2) Often, God’s greatest blessings come as a result of our willingness to do something that appears very insignificant. So, ask yourself, “Has God been challenging me to do something seemingly unimportant that I have not yet made an effort to accomplish? Is there anything I have rationalized by saying, ‘It’s too difficult,’ ‘I don’t want to, or ‘I have to pray about it first”? IT missionary Corazon “Cora” Tupino took a leap of

FOLLOWING GOD’S CALL IS A RISK WORTH TAKING (Part 1) For so many people, not knowing what the future brings scares them. Hence, they stay where they are to feel secure. However, when God calls you to “go” you know that He promised to be with you all the days of your life. So, the question is, are you willing to “go” when He asks you? After all, your purpose is accompanied by His blessings. Take that step of faith and doors of opportunities would be opened for you. Following G

“A LIFE UNDER THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD” (Part 3) After staying for a year in Vietnam, Sister Ana Tuquero went to the Philippines to give updates to her church about her mission. Her church broke the news to her that they could no longer support her on her mission trip. Sis Ana accepted their decision but still wants to get their blessing as she returns to Vietnam. She didn’t want to go against their will, but she also knew God wanted her to return to Vietnam after praying hard

“A LIFE UNDER THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD” (Part 2) Was there a time when you didn't know why you exist and asked, “What is my purpose in life?” You aren’t alone. Many people go through life feeling discouraged about themselves and thinking they don’t have a purpose in life. But that’s not true. Whoever you are—whatever your life experiences, talents, physical ability, or role—you have a purpose. God has created you with a purpose and a part of His divine plan here on Earth. You m

“A LIFE UNDER THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD” (Part 1) Sis Ana Tuquero is one of the IT missionaries who stayed the longest in Vietnam. She stayed there serving the Lord for 18 years. It was an exceptional journey of faith and she didn’t regret a single thing about following God’s call. The moment she obeyed God, she witnessed God’s miracle, provision, and guidance. She vowed to live a life under the sovereignty of God. Without her knowledge, one of her friends enrolled her in a miss

“YES, LORD! I WILL FOLLOW YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.” (Part 2) There are times when you receive God’s word, but you don’t know when and how it would happen. Do you find yourself impatiently waiting and trying to make it happen on your own timeline? Or do you actively wait and do the things you are entrusted with? How we wait for something matters a lot. Our attitude towards a certain promise in the future could mold our character. Pastors Ruel and Divina Vitor, IT mission

“YES, LORD! I WILL FOLLOW YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.” (Part 1) Have you ever said, “Yes,” to something you were unsure about but were glad that you did because of how much you learned and grew from the experience? Have you said, “Yes,” to God even when it may have been challenging to do so? Saying, “Yes,” to God can sometimes be so easy that you say, “Yes,” before you realize it. Other times, there can be a tug in your heart to answer with a, “Yes,” even when you feel like

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME (Part 2) One of the IT missionaries, Sister Gigie Osorio Caraan decided to follow the Lord and her life has completely changed. She experienced miracles and events in her life that she never dreamt of and God is not done showing what He can do in her life. God continues to mold her into His image, and she has to go through some tough times. However, she’s not alone in the storms of this life and God has never left her side. As Sister Gigie ret

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME (Part 1) People are always worried about their future. They struggle so much with putting up their fortunes, holding on to their careers, and striving so hard to be secure in their future. But what if God asks you to leave what’s comfortable and venture to the unknown? Would you be willing to follow Him and leave everything? What about if He asks you to take up your cross and follow Him? Would you be willing to take the extra mile to follow Hi

"WHEN THE LORD CALLS YOU, HE WILL PROVIDE" He will make a way where there seems to be no way. In the toughest of situations, this seems to be God’s specialty. God has it all figured out. So, we don’t have to worry. He’s working on our behalf even when we can’t see it all. He has a plan and purpose in whatever we walk through. He can cut a clear pathway through anything. It is proven to be true for Sister Herlyn Babunas, one of the IT missionaries in Malaysia. Sis Herlyn has

“LORD, I KNOW YOU WILL GIVE THE DESIRES OF MY HEART” You may have been waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises to you. You may have been praying about a matter and thought about giving up. You may face situations that seem hopeless and problems that do not seem to have solutions. But the Bible reminds us that God can do anything. He has an appointed time for His answer and the fulfillment of His promises. Sister Katherine “Kathy” Merencillo, one of the IT Admin Staff,

LEAVE THE COMFORT ZONE AND ENTER THE CROSS-ZONE Everybody has a comfort zone. There is a certain temperature at which we feel the most comfortable. There is a way of life in which we feel at ease. There is a crowd of people with whom we feel most comfortable. When we are around the wrong crowd; in the wrong situation; in the wrong place; and doing the wrong things, we can feel very uncomfortable and out of place. When we find ourselves outside of our “comfort zone”, we can be

YOUR FATHER KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU ASK HIM (Part 2) There might be times when we couldn’t understand why God allows certain things to happen, but one thing remains; God is always good. No matter how difficult your situation is, God can turn it into good. And through that difficulty, we could see God’s glory. As the story of Sister Badette Bagalso continues, you can see how God changed her situation every time she poured out her desires and requests to her Father in He

YOUR FATHER KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU ASK HIM (Part 1) IIf you’re stuck in a rut and your life is not going how you want it to, don’t lose hope for your breakthrough is just right around the corner. God has a breakthrough for you that would change the course of your life going forward and ensures that things will never be the same for you again. Sister Badette Bagalso, an IT missionary who is currently based in Vietnam shared that she was at her lowest point in life then

THE LORD HAS A PLAN MORE THAN ONE CAN IMAGINE All of us long to feel safe. We want to know that we are protected from danger. We want policemen to protect our streets so we will feel protected at home. The restaurants we attend have safety inspections so we will feel protected when we eat. The cars we drive have to meet safety standards so we will feel protected in case we are in an accident. We want to feel protected from foreign invaders, so we emphasize the importance of a

“DO NOT HOLD BACK” (Part 3) God speaks to us in different ways. It could be in a dream, through a person, or in a situation. When you heard what God has said, what do you usually do next? Do you disregard it and think that maybe you just misheard it? Or do you believe that whatever it is that God said will surely happen? On Sis Vadeth's second night in Canada, God told her that she has to go to Alberta. So, she did. However, the bad weather hindered her from going. As the sto

“DO NOT HOLD BACK!” (Part 2) God has divine connections lined up for your life. There is power in connection. Connections lead to life. When a husband and a wife come together, babies are born. When the spirit of a person and the Spirit of God come together, new birth takes place. When brothers and sisters come together in unity, God commands his blessing. When the disciples came together on the day of Pentecost, there was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. One of the IT missi

“DO NOT HOLD BACK!” (Part 1)  If you're preparing to run a race, you don't carry a set of scuba tanks on your back in case you need oxygen. That weight will slow you down. You must learn how to travel light. In the same way, if you want to run in the race of life, you must run lightly. Don't let anything hold you back. Don't let anyone hold you back. The same Jesus who said, "Follow Me" 2,000 years ago is saying the same to you today. He isn't saying, "Stand back and admire

“EVEN THOUGH YOU DON’T HAVE ANY MONEY, YOU CAN GO” One of the names of God is Yahweh-Yireh which means “the Lord will provide.” And He does! Hebrew people still use the proverb, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.” We can still trust Him today because He will always provide for His children. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I remember what He has done for me in my past and project that onto my present situation. He is good. I can trust Him. You can

“GOD IS ENOUGH FOR ME” After her long-term mission in Indonesia, Sister Cristee “Pat” Marcelino was looking for another opportunity to continue going on missions with the Lord’s guidance. She was one of the pioneering missionaries of International Team Philippines. She spent almost nine years in Indonesia but there came a time when she had to return to the Philippines. While she was in the Philippines, she was seeking the Lord’s next plan in her life. IT’s Executive Director,