A WORD FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR  – If the first volume opened the door to worlds you weren’t ready to leave, this second collection dares you to venture deeper into the territory between what is remembered and what is real. Noel Guevara returns with stories that waste no time pulling you straight into the pulse of human longing and weakness, grit, and spiritual understanding.

Again, whether you read these stories during a moment of quiet personal reflection, use them as formation material for small groups, or pass them along to a colleague facing a difficult decision, know that you are holding the work of a true kingdom artisan.  Open these pages, reflect on their timeless lessons, and let Bro. Noel Guevara’s words inspire you to lead, build, and serve with a renewed sense of noble purpose.

Lovingly published in BCBP Kalibo Rising with full permission from the author. Please show your support: Connect with Bro. Noel on Facebook at @noel.guevara.92. – Max P. Ereño, Jr., Kalibo, Aklan, November 9, 2026. 

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“Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit?’”

Luke 6:39

A viral story perfectly captures how quickly we judge without seeing clearly. A photo circulated of a young man on a crowded train using his bags to take up two seats, leaving an elderly woman standing nearby. The internet erupted in fury, labeling him selfish and entitled.

Hours later, the truth came out. The man had just finished a grueling double shift at a hospital, and the elderly woman was his own grandmother. He was holding the seats for her while she briefly used the station restroom. Thousands of people rushed to condemn him based on a single, incomplete image.

We often carry heavy planks of judgment in our own eyes while trying to pick splinters out of others. True sight doesn’t start by scanning the room for faults—it starts by looking in the mirror with complete honesty. When we let God heal our own blindness first, our criticism transforms into genuine compassion.

Prayer:

Lord, remove the blindness from my eyes and heal the pride in my heart. Give me the courage to face my own faults before pointing out the mistakes of others. Fill me with Your humility and love. Amen.

Questions for Reflection:

What is the “plank” in my own eye that I am currently ignoring?

How can I shift my focus from correcting others to letting God transform my heart today?

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