Inside Mae

This was my journal when I led a worship in Sing Out Loud last Sept. 2022: When we realized who we are in God, everything changes. We are children of a good, loving, and faithful Father and we can stand proud in that truth.  I believe with all my heart that I am chosen, I am not forsaken, and I am a child of God. Our Father’s heart toward us is tender and safe, like a loving parent holding their child close.  If we feel trapped or overwhelmed by our problems today, let us allow Him to step in. God is our Savior, and He will always make a way… but we have to open our hearts, open our arms, and let Him in.  If you need the embrace of Jesus right now, ask Him to wrap His arms around you. When we worship, it isn't just about singing a melody or showing off our voices, it's entirely about Him.  True praise involves our whole body, mind, and spirit lifting up honor to God. Imagine our songs rising directly into open heaven as a sweet offering. Let us sing with deep gratit...

  Looking back at the turbulent days of the 2022 presidential election, a time when conversations around the country were deeply divided and emotionally charged… certain moments tend to stay with you. Among my saved notes from September 22, 2022, is a reflection capturing a powerful speech given by former Senator Nikki Coseteng. Her words hit close to home, especially as someone who witnessed how historical narratives were shifting online. Here is a look back at those notes and what they mean for how we remember our past. When Diliman Preparatory School Spoke Out “Diliman Preparatory School is a Martial Law survivor. But now it seems like we cannot tell the difference anymore. Nobody said sorry.” Hearing these lines reminded everyone that institutions carrying the scars of the dark chapters of Philippine history still bear witness today. Yet, the frustration in her voice was palpable: decades later, accountability remains elusive, and genuine remorse is rarely seen from those respo...

  This is one year in the making. And it took me 4 years to share it with you.  As I finished the song "Sing Out Loud", that was September 2021, and heard it being sang in a praise rally, thenafter, I was inspired to create another one but this time, it is more of a reflection song. There are moments in life when words alone feel entirely too small to carry what’s in my soul. That is usually when music begins to take over. I am so excited and deeply humbled to share a piece of my heart with you today... an original worship song composition titled, "Hearts on Fire." ​This song didn’t come from a place of having it all together. Looking back at when these lyrics first came to life on September 10, 2022, it was born out of a quiet recognition of our human brokenness, contrasted with the overwhelming, transformative grace of a God who meets us right where we are. ​The Story Behind the Lyrics ​Writing this was a deeply reflective experience. It starts with a simple, hone...