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Young Life Philippines, Inc. is a non-denominational, non-sectarian Christian organization that aims to give every Filipino kid an honest introduction to Jesus Christ.

Since 1970, Young Life Philippines, Inc. has been at the forefront in the mission of bringing Filipino kids from all over the Visayas to opportunities where they can have honest introductions to Jesus Christ.

Christ is the strongest, grandest, most attractive personality ever to grace this earth, but a careless messenger with the wrong approach can reduce all this magnificence to a level of boredom.

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OUR STAFF MEMBERS

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Cindy Lyn Tan

Area Director Talisay
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Dayanara Jai Alpuerto

Area Director Dipolog
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Hermilo Arimas

Area Director Iloilo West and Pavia
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Faciola Salome Mendoza

Senior Metro Director Western Negros and Panay

LATEST NEWS & UPDATES

Monthly Devotion: Beauty and Purpose in Brokenness

PASSAGE: John 9:2-3 (NIV)
"His disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.’"

REFLECTION:
Some of the world’s most accomplished people overcame what others called “imperfections.” Beethoven composed masterpieces even after losing his hearing, and Helen Keller inspired millions despite being blind and deaf. Society often teaches us to see challenges as flaws or failures. At times, we feel like our struggles or perceived imperfections make us unworthy, but Jesus sees them differently. And what if those challenges are actually a setup for something greater?

Think of a cracked clay pot used to carry water. The cracks might seem like flaws, but as the pot is carried, water seeps through and nourishes the ground along the way. What appears broken can actually bring life and growth to others. In the same way, our struggles are not meant to define us but to show God’s glory as He works through them.


Instead of asking, “Why me?” we can shift our perspective and ask, “How can God use this for His purpose?” Our weaknesses, our challenges—these might be the exact things someone else needs to hear to find hope and inspiration.

In Japanese culture, there is a concept called ikigai, which speaks of finding purpose and fulfillment in life. Like the ancient art of kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with gold, God restores our brokenness in ways that make us even more beautiful than before. He doesn’t just mend our cracks; He refines us, giving us a deeper sense of purpose. What once felt like a weakness becomes part of the unique story He is writing in our lives.

Let us find strength in God, leaning into prayer and Scripture to remind ourselves of our worth in His eyes, no matter our circumstances. Our perceived imperfections are not barriers but bridges for God’s glory. He can take what feels like emptiness and fill it with love and purpose.

PRAYER:
Lord, thank You for reminding us that our struggles and imperfections are not punishments but opportunities for Your work to shine through us. Help us to trust Your plan, knowing that You can turn what seems broken into something beautiful. Like kintsugi, may Your grace and love be the gold that restores us, making us even more whole and purposeful. Fill us with confidence in Your purpose and remind us daily that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Monthly Devotion: The Grace That Carries Me Through - February 2025

Passage:
1 Corinthians 15:10
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.”

Devotion:
As I reflect on the things that have gone through in my life—the victories and failures, the seemingly impossible that happened—I realized that it was not my strength but the grace of God that carried me through. This quote perfectly describes where I am now: “I still have a long way to go but I'm already so far from where I used to be.”

This also led me to God's Word in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.”

I cannot take credit for any of these things because I know how weak I can be. There are moments when I am filled with doubt. Oftentimes I limit myself and what God can do through me, and I would just end up crying—feeling so down and hopeless. But despite all these emotional struggles, Jesus always rescues me. Jesus always saves me and He always saves the day.

Life may take us to many different directions, but it’s the grace of God that will keep us going and on track. In all of life’s challenges, let's have full confidence in God's grace. May we always find grace and discover what the Lord has in store for us. Whenever things get tough, let's be gentle on ourselves because He is gentle toward us. It is by His grace that He will carry us through.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being the Father who cares for us and loves us so much that You only want what is best for us. Lord, thank You for showering us with the grace that keeps us on going. May we always seek You—nothing else—for strength and protection. Cover us from the worries of the day. As we face life’s challenges, we pray that You will keep us grounded in Your presence. Help us find patience and rest as we trust in Your loving care. In Jesus' name we pray and give thanks, amen.

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Monthly Devotion: Trust - January 2025

Passage:
1 Corinthians 13:12
Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.

Devotion:
The first month of 2025 just ended, and I think most of us are anxious about what is to happen for the whole year. I’m anxious. I find it so hard to be calm when some things we see and experience in this world are unclear. My mind finds it difficult to understand and trust that things will be fine because of how harsh the demands of this world are. I don’t know what will happen in the next five years (or even in the next five days).

It frustrates us because we always want to be ready, prepared, and ahead of others. But reflecting on 1 Corinthians 13:12 reminded me of two simple things:

1. To trust that God sees, is well aware of, and is more concerned about the bigger picture. We sometimes get so consumed with what we only see and feel that we don’t get the big picture of why things don’t go as we want them to.

2. To trust that God sees us completely. He knows everything about us—what’s in our hearts and our minds, how gullible, self-centered, unfair, etc. we are. And so, He knows what we truly need at a specific time.

2025 may not be easier than the last, but by trusting that God loves us and wants what is best for us (despite all our flaws), we can face this year less anxious, less bitter, less selfish, more courageous, more joyful, more humble, and more loving. We can trust and believe that our Lord sees and knows everything around us and in us.

Prayer:
Lord, you have been so amazing throughout the years. Thank you! I’m sorry that we only get to see your goodness when we start looking at the bigger picture of our lives. We thank you for making our relationship so personal that you give each of us what we uniquely need at a specific time. Thank you for always loving us unconditionally.

We surrender to you this year, all our plans, everything, Lord. Please continue to hold us and mold us today and in the coming days. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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