Through it all, God is at Work!

 Every couple envisions to build a dream house. Ours is founded in the name of faith - faith to the Faithful Provider, the God whom we are serving - Jesus Christ.

The road to building a house that we can call, " a home" and where we can serve God through the ministry we call, "Ministry of Hospitality" is far from being stress-free.  For the last nine years, we have invested most of our resources to this project which is still a work-in-progress. And by God's grace, it continually progresses, despite the challenges, seasons and circumstances.

This year is another breakthrough for me and Sim in this area. Despite the pandemic situation, we're still able to resume with the construction. We really take delight to welcome two floors as addition to the current structure. With much pleasure and excitement, we lovingly made way for an Upper Room (that we call a Prayer Room) and a fellowship area. Praise God that everyone who comes to the house is especially blessed with the Upper Room.

Also, another space that elated my heart is the Master Bedroom. I am so thankful beyond words. The Lord is so good! He is truly Sovereign!

Yes, NOTHING is impossible with God if we truly believe in His power to transform things. To God be the glory!

25th Spiritual Birthday

September 12, 1996 - the day when I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and Lord. Twenty-five (25) years later and almost twenty-five pounds heavier, I am still grateful and blessed beyond measure for that life-changing decision I have made as a teener (and thinner).

Thank you, Lord, for allowing me to experience the fullness of Your love and the fullness of life and for enabling me to understand more and more that a Christian should be CONSISTENT (in my public and private life) and INTENTIONAL.Thank you for the opportunity to encounter You every day. You are the substance of my existence. I have come to understand that this life is NOT about me but it's all about You. My greatest desire is to do Your will for my life and to bring my family closer and closer to You.Thank you dear servants of God: Alma Villacarlos - Philippine Navigators, Joel Bioco Garcia - Alliance Church of Makati and Stephen Gomez - Baguio Christian Center. And lastly, thank you my dearest husband (Sim), for partnering and journeying with me in the Lord's Ministry (family, Bible Studies, Young Couples).To God be the glory!

(Jeremiah 29:11; Hebrews 12:1-2)

15th Year at CJH DevCo

Fifteen years and still counting...because the Lord is faithful and gracious.

Fifteen years ago, this is how I got introduced within the John Hay group, "this is Shem, asawa ni Sim na taga Golf Club". Fast forward to 2021, same introduction (haha).

As I reflect today, I am all the more blessed and grateful to the Lord for orchestrating an inspiring story about my employment ( apart from being known as Sim's wife, haha).

 In 2006 (3 months after I became Mrs. Langbayan), I started to work at CJH DevCo as an Accountant. And in 2018, I had my 3rd promotion (my current position) as Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration.

 But what happened in between the 1st and the 15th year is another memorable story. The events are testimonies of how great the Lord is. He is the One who truly works things out.

While working full-time at CJH DevCo, a lot of things transpired in the last 15 years and God gave me the opportunity to experience and work on things that I am passionate about, I also experienced God's healing grace and much more of His grace and love : I have become a homemaker (certified) haha; focused on my kitchen experiments; blogger; occasional speaker, emcee and event organizer; earned my Masters and Ph.D.; become a part-time Grad School teacher and a panelist; kimchi maker; farmer and plantita; went through a major surgery; learned that investing in travel is a form of education; developed a penchant for K& C-drama, haha; foster mom; guardian; 3-time witness in the Arbitration Court; built meaningful relationships; realized that learning is indeed a continuous process; learned the beauty of rising above my struggles and getting on my feet after every fall; and as a Ministry worker and a discipler.

 I also thank God for the life of my former and current immediate superiors at CJH DevCo: Ms. JRJ, Ms. ERF, and Sir SB. (Also to my previous bosses from other companies who taught me about the value of hard work: Ms. HSD - Allegro., Ms. EJDA - Allegro & TEI, Ms. MCSB - TEI, Dean Dr. MAJ - PU).

Successes and victories did not come overnight. By God's grace, I have overcome tears and heartbreaks but what amazes me more is the truth that it's God's hands that carried me through and made me the person I am today.

 God has called me to be His Ambassador in the workplace. Joyful EMPLOYEE here. The workplace has its own flaws but I continually hold on to God's promise that He will sustain me...

Thank you, my Sim (my model employee), family, Ptr. Joel, Ate Alms, Ptr. Stephen and churchmates, friends and people who always keep me in their prayers.

I am deeply humbled. Thank you for your grace, Lord.Thank you so much, Lord. All glory and honor belongs to our God!