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By: Anah Galathea

The Arab world woke from a lazy sleep when a series of people political protests a.k.a. “people power” and unrest swept across Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, and Libya in a bid to demand for political reforms or overthrow the existing regime.

The match was lit when mass demonstrations swept Egypt which eventually toppled President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule by January 2011; and in Tunisia, people power overthrew Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s regime.

Valentines Day was never the same again when anti-government protesters gathered at Bahrain’s capital Manama’s Pearl Roundabout. The protesters who are reportedly mostly from its Muslim Shiite sect demand political changes, while some demand the Sunni ruling family, the Al Khalifas to step down. This coincides with the fiery clashes in Libya between the government of Muammar Al-Gaddafi and the opposition. Gadaffi is said to be the longest ruling leader in the Gulf with a

by Anah Galathea

It was an event that’s meant to break the normal humdrum of our quiet nights. The air was teeming with excitement as production crew and performers alike run to and fro before the show started.

Gents and ladies wore casual get ups consisting of jeans, shirts, and since it was Bahrain winter, some of them wore shiny boots, scarves, and jackets. People piled up from seat to seat until finally, the lights went off, and the stage was set for a very unforgettable night…

A series of performers from different groups showcased their songs with live band accompaniment. The praise and worship line ups were indeed heart-warming and drew us closer to the Lord.

A little later, the curtains opened for a fresh surge of hot talent when the Worshipers in the Desert team hit the stage; kicking off with James Parmis’ rendition of “Hellsong.” (Hellsong is a Christian novelty

by Anah Galathea

It would have been better to write about lighter things such as a good recipe, love, a busy day, an experience, a movie, etc. But somehow some little guilt is ticking in our hearts when there are more important matters to write about, things that are current and with depth, things that are happening around us.

You cannot imagine the pain when you learn that one of your loved ones was included among the victims of terrorism in a public place, was a victim of murder, or other worse scenarios. Overseas workers like us cannot just sit pretty in a foreign land and ignore what’s happening to our country. If we had too much money, and if it possible, we could have migrated our entire clan to a more peaceful land. We could have started life anew and forget all the chaos our country is suffering at present.

The Scriptures

by Anah Galathea

One cool January day, while on a car, I cannot help but remember that once upon a time in Bahrain, everything I see was new to me. Passing Jidhafs, Sehla, then Al Hashimi Center, I felt like 2005 was just yesterday. The road, the trees, the houses and buildings were bringing sparks to my eyes as I felt so excited to be in another country and to see foreigners instead of fellow countrymen. That time, I thought it was all a dream. There was a sense of disbelief and awe that for the first time in my life, I was a thousand miles away from home, geared up for a new life and some new adventures.

There are little things I would like to compare as I observed them from five years then. In 2005, the air was more fresh, the roads have less traffic, the flats were more

by Anah Galathea

Christmas is a time of revelry or festivities, a time of more love, gifts, food, friends, family, and symbols associated with the season: snowman, parol, Christmas tree, etc.

But more than anything else, Christmas is a time of deep inward rejoicing that once in earth’s history, a Savior was born to save the world.

To some people, the true meaning of Christmas is a taboo subject. But the revelry remains with worldly partying, drinking, or gorging foods. On other homes, family feasting, gift-giving, and other gimmicks take place.

I once remember an email sent to me where Jesus was supposedly talking. He felt like an uninvited guest on His own birthday. While the people are partying on their Christmas event, Jesus was looking on unobtrusive in a corner.

How would we feel if we attend our own birthday but is completely ignored? How would you feel if nobody seems to

by Anah Galathea

Isa lamang ako sa kakaunting Filipinong hindi nangarap magtrabaho sa abroad. Katwiran ko, maganda naman ang trabaho ko sa Pilipinas at hindi kinakailangang iwanan pa ang pamilya. Mataas ang posisyon, malaki ang sahod, at halos tatlong beses lang ako pumasok sa isang Linggo; ano pa ba ang hahanapin ko?

Nang umalis ang nakababata kong kapatid papuntang Dubai, wala sa hinagap kong sumunod sa kanyang yapak. Madalas sabihin nga niyang, “Sis, kukunin kita pag naka-one year na ko dito…” Ako naman, di ko siya sineseryoso. Hanggang sa binuksan ng aking best friend na si Gelie ang ideyang seryosohin ko na ang bagay na ito. Si Gelie naman ay nasa Bahrain. Isang maliit na bansa sa Gitnang Silangan.

Sa kabila ng aking di pagseseryoso, nagulat na lang ako nang ayos na pala lahat ng papeles ko at pinadala na ng magiging amo kong Arabo ang aking Visa. Hindi ako makapaniwala. At isang

by Anah Galathea

I wanna get rich… I do… I believe.

Climbing the ladder of success could be easy and not so easy with some people but the key here is what we call—Attitude. First you must start with attitude. What makes you tick? Or who makes you tick? What drives you? Or who drives you?

If you know the answer to those questions, you would see how far you’d go. If you know you’re leaning on to something more solid than yourself, or Someone like the One who created them all, you know you’re in good hands. But if you’re reclining into something temporal and changeable, then, as one wise king once said, everything is vanity.

Life is one hell of a ride, people say. It is. Life is short and quick the key is how to spend it. We want to get rich, at least most people do. For different reasons, for