What does Jeremiah 6:16 say?! “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.” Explanation:-The people’s stubborn refusal to walk in the traditional ways of true righteousness is often mentioned by Jeremiah (12:16,18:15,23:12,31:21). Moving in their own paths and following their own way could lead only to Judah’s destruction (Prov 14:12). The contrast of the way of righteousness and life with the way of the ungodly and death is often made in the Scriptures (Psalm 1, Matt.7:13-14).
The Good Shepherd from John 10, verse 11: “I AM the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” and verse 14: “I AM the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.” 
”El Shaddai” (Lord God Almighty/All Sufficient One/Sustainer) is one of the names or titles of God found in the Bible. In the Old Testament, the name El Shaddai is used 7 times, the first being in Genesis 17:1.
Mark in a jeepney late at night as we head back to the hotel.
Caught a photo of my honey while she was getting a facial the day before the wedding! 
Mark wearing the lion ring we got him in appreciation of his role as best man. We can’t thank him enough for getting a passport at the last minute, taking time off work and time away from his family to come all the way over to the Philippines for our wedding! 
Hanica with the ring Che picked out for her. Hanica did the majority of the work in preparing for the wedding and we don’t know what we would have done without her!
Mark making friends at Eurotel 
Friendly street vendor selling cigarettes, candy and gum
The best man has to look his best!
Che opening a special gift picked out by Kristi!
How lovely! A Cake Topper from Willowtree. My honey has already started a Willowtree collection as my “promise ring” and then “engagement ring” extra gifts included willowtree creations! Great taste, Kristi. This will be placed in a special spot in our home!
Wazzup?! Hanging out with the boys! 
My honey with the mascot of her favorite Filipino fast food joint-Jollibee!
Shopping in Manila?! Bring it on! 
The “aftermath” of one of our mall outings. There were so many awesome things available at such cheap prices in the Philippines that Mark and I both had to buy a 2nd suitcase to get our stuff home!
I heard of Karaoke before, but “Videoke”?! They had this booth in the middle of the mall where you could sing just about any song and you could even get a DVD copy of your performance. It was a blast and we went there twice during our few days of wedding preparation.
Mark really got into his performances! (Check him out singing Sweet Child of Mine!: 
Here I am…but not much of a singer. You’ve been warned! Coward of the County 
Here’s my love, Che! Born For You ( 
Che and Mark in SM Mall. Decorations were everywhere for Chinese New Year.
Domestic passenger vehicle. Their rich and colorful psychedelic designs show-off Filipino artistic talent and exemplifies a unique vehicle art recognized all over the world.
Mark gave me this awesome postcard with Jesus riding a Jeepney. Thanks, Mark! License Plate – John 14:6!
Che and her eldest sister, Marilyn, who drove 12 hours in a bus from their province to attend our wedding
Mark talking to Jen in Canada. How sweet!
On your MARK….get set… 
Giddie-up!
On our hotel hallway wall
Can you spot the lost small-town Canadian man?! ha!ha!
Mark finally arrives at his hotel around midnight!
Because Mark’s wife, Jennifer, works for Air Canada, he was able to fly over from Canada for only a few hundred bucks. He had to dress up in case they bumped him up to business class which they did on this flight! This was Mark’s first trip outside of Canada! How exciting!!! The wedding and whole experience just wouldn’t have been the same without him.
In many parts of Manila where there is running water, the smell seems more like a running sewer.
It was amazing to me just how many Korean there are in Manila. You can see signs like this in Korean in several locations. (mostly singing rooms/bars) Because of the low cost of education in the Philippines, many Korean parents send their children here in order to save money.
Chicks being sold on the street
One really has to be careful about stray animals in the Philippines. This can be harder for those, like me, who are animal lovers. My first instinct when I see a cute dog or cat on the street is to pat the little sucker! Not such a great idea in some parts if one values their life!
The Philippine Jeepney is a Filipino innovation of the GI surplus jeep during the 1940′s. The unique vehicle was the answer to the country’s scarcity of transportation after the war. It has the same strong design of a US Army jeep but was resized and converted into a public utility vehicle. A typical Jeepney would usually accommodate 20-30 commuting passengers. 
The result was a time during vehicle with a remarkable combination of Filipino ingenuity and creativity in the midst of the post-war crisis. In terms of appearance, no Jeepney is exactly the same. Each Jeepney was designed with well-detailed artworks elaborately displayed on its bodies and even in the vehicles interior. Every single one has its own unique design and is usually given touches often reflective of a common-man’s sentiments of the time.
Today, the Philippine Jeepney is the most popular means of transportation in the Philippines. It is proof of the Filipino’s world renowned ability to produce efficient technology from scrap machinery and limited financial resources. Truly, Jeepneys have become the country’s symbol of adaptation to global influence and change.
St. Paul’s is a chain of catholic shops found in many malls throughout the Philippines.
Notice their excuses for venerating idols and relics on the shop wall in contradiction to Commandment #1 and especially Commandment #2. (Venerate – to honor (as a relic or idol) with a ritual act of devotion.)
Idols! Idols! Get your idols here! 
Get your “Queen of Heaven idols”-30% off!!! (Jeremiah 44:17-30) 
Idol worship and false/demonic doctrine often go hand in hand. “Will Christ die a second time for the souls in hell?!” What a ridiculous, unbiblical and blasphemous question!! Any doubts?!-check out Hebrews chapter 10, verses 10, 12 and 14. 
Some punks were going by the store while we were near the entrance and one girl inched her foot slowly towards the door screaming (in Tagalog), “I’m burning! I’m burning!” There is something about the name of Jesus which the world just loves to curse…Interesting, that!
Che at Kenny Roger’s Restaurant in SM Mall, Las Pinas
Che at “Fantasy Land”. I feel like my life has been a fantasy/dream since meeting this lovely lady! Well worth the wait!
It was nice to be able to celebrate Che’s sister’s birthday with her and her family on January 16th.
“Buko pandan” made of coconut and pandan leaves turned into a jelly with condensed milk and covered with icecream. One of the most well-loved desserts of the Philippines!
Ube pudding
As you can see, my honey was a little tired from all the walking around. 
A “lucky saint” and a Buddhist idol, both on the same counter in one of the dress shops – How sad!
The shopping mall marching band entertaining shoppers!
Mall babe! 
An iceskating rink in the mall 
The Beast and Beauty
Ben and Marilou with their son, Benjemar Hope
me and Che with Che’s niece’s son, Benedict
Christian Joy watching over her his cousin, Athene, at the mall amusement centre
Che with the entire Flores family minus Andrew who was working at Starbuck’s
Che and her niece, Faith, before the Alabang Church service
Che with her uncle Ben (married to her sister, Marilou)
