Gatas / Tinapay

In tagalog the word "gatas" means milk and "tinapay" means bread. In our Bible studies we have repeatedly mentioned how the Word of God is milk to newborn believers. Some of the believers have questioned why we mention some of the same verses over and over again.  "As newborn babes desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby."( I Peter 2:2) In addition, "But He answered and said, "It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4) During our Bible studies before reading a verse we wait until everyone finds it and they all pass highlighters around. Friday we visited Rudy's house. He recently hasn't been there due to working; however, his daughter-in-law Joy greets us every time. She walked out of her house with her Bible to meet us in our usual spot under a shady tree. I noticed right away that her Bible looked a little different this time. She created hand-made tabs to locate the chapters more easily. She took the time to make these tabs out of simple paper and tape. Even though it was a small gesture I was excited to see that her time with God's Word was important. Even at our Bible study last night we've noticed that we are having to help less and less to find where the books of the Bible are. "Finally my brethren rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious but for you it is safe." (Philippians 3:1)

Handmade tabs

 Joy with her Bible